The Indiana Pacers will welcome the Sacramento Kings for an NBA 2025-26 regular season clash on Monday, December 8. The Pacers are coming off a blowout victory over the Chicago Bulls. On the other hand, the Kings recorded an easy victory over the Miami Heat in their last game. The Pacers and the Kings are meeting for the first time in the ongoing season, and would want to establish their dominance over one another.
Game Details
Date: Monday, December 8, 2025 Time: 7 pm ET Venue: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana TV: FDSIN and NBCS-CA Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Pascal Siakam is leading the Indiana Pacers in offense with an average of 24.5 points through 22 games this NBA season. He is shooting 48.2% from the field and has a 37.0 shooting percentage from beyond the arc. In the recent win over the Bulls, Siakam came up with 36 points and 10 rebounds while shooting 54.2% from the field and 71.4% from the three-point range. Not only this, but he has been constantly delivering over 25 points this season. In the last five games, he has scored 23 points or more on all the occasions.
Talking about the upcoming game, the Kings currently have one of the worst defensive rates in the NBA, while the Pacers have homecourt advantage as well. Given these factors, Siakam is expected to drop 25 points or more on Monday.
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Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Predictions
The Indiana Pacers, after finishing off as Finalists in the previous season, got off to an embarrassing start this season. So far, they have been able to win only five out of 23 games, and have a 4-8 record at home. Marred by injuries to multiple players on the roster, the Pacers have finally started to show slight improvement in the last few games.
Talking about their performance throughout the season, they have averaged 111.0 points per game, ranking 29th in the league standings. Apart from it, their FG% of 43.4 places them last, while they allow 119.4 points per game. When it comes to offensive rating, they are ranked 29th with a rating of 108.3, while are ranked 20th in terms of defensive rating at 116.5.
Talking about the Kings, they, too, have had a challenging season thus far. They are ranked 13th in the West with a win-loss record of 6-17 and are 3-10 on the road. They score 111.7 points per game but allow 122.3 points per game. Their field goal percentage of 46.6 ranks them 17th in the league, while their offensive rating of 109.2 gives them the 27th spot in the league. Talking about their defensive rating, the Kings are seeded 26th with 119.2.
Both teams have significant injuries, but given how they have been performing lately, and keeping the homecourt advantage in mind, the Pacers are slight favorites to win over the Kings.
Indiana Pacers vs Sacramento Kings Betting Odds and Spread
According to moneyline odds and betting spread on FanDuel, the Indiana Pacers are likely to edge over the Kings on Monday.
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FAQs
What is the over/under for total points for the Pacers vs Kings game?
The over/under for total points in the game between the Pacers and the Kings is set at 235.5.
What is the point spread for the Pacers vs Kings game?
The Pacers have a 3.5-point edge over the Kings.
What is the moneyline for the Pacers vs Kings game on Monday?
The Pacers are favorites to win with moneyline odds of -164, while the Kings are underdogs at +136.
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