Fri Dec 12 04:30:00 UTC 2025: News Article:

Pacers Host Kings in Monday Night NBA Matchup

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers (5-18) are set to face the Sacramento Kings (6-17) tonight at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the first game of the NBA’s Monday night schedule. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET.

Both teams are looking to improve their records after struggling early in the season. The Kings will be without Domantas Sabonis (knee). The Pacers’ injury list is extensive, headlined by Tyrese Haliburton’s continued absence due to an Achilles injury.

Despite their records, the Pacers are favored by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 231.5 points, according to oddsmakers.

SportsLine’s Projection Model, which has a proven track record of success in NBA predictions, has simulated the game 10,000 times. The model is leaning towards the Over, projecting a combined score of 240 points. It also suggests one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time, available for paying SportsLine subscribers.

The game is available for streaming on Fubo; check with your TV provider for broadcast information.

Summary:

The Indiana Pacers play the Sacramento Kings at home on Monday night. Both teams have losing records and are dealing with key injuries. The Pacers are favored, but a SportsLine projection model suggests a high-scoring game and has a specific spread pick with a high probability of success (available for paid subscribers). Fubo is streaming the game.

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