Warriors vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 1/11/2025

The Friday NBA schedule will tip off with a matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Indiana Pacers from Gainbridge Fieldhouse. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Warriors rank ninth in the league in defensive efficiency and are trying to fight their way into one of the top six seeds in the Western Conference. Golden State will be active at the trade deadline to provide the necessary support around All-Star G Steph Curry, who leads the team in scoring at 22.8 points per game. 

Second leading scorer Jonathan Kuminga (16.8 ppg) suffered a sprained ankle on Saturday and is expected to be sidelined until early next month. At age 34, Draymond Green is having one of his best defensive seasons for the Warriors and averages a team-high 6.2 rebounds per game. 

The Indiana Pacers are riding a four-game winning streak and trail Milwaukee by a half-game for fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (20-18) rank seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 115.6 points per contest. On Wednesday, Indiana raced out to an 11-point lead after one quarter and shot 52 percent from the field during a 129-113 home victory versus Chicago.

Pascal Siakam led six Indiana players in double figures with 26 points on 11-for-17 shooting and pulled down six boards. Thomas Bryant contributed 22 points and eight rebounds in 28 minutes of action. All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton added 16 points and 13 assists for the Pacers. 

Indiana C Myles Turner (illness) and G Tyrese Haliburton (ankle) are listed as questionable for this game. The Warriors are playing on consecutive nights and the Pacers rank in the bottom third of the league in defensive efficiency. Take the over to cash. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 124-119.