Kings vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 3/31/2025

Gainbridge Fieldhouse will play host to a Monday night NBA clash between the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Kings (36-38) have dropped seven of their last ten games and are clinging to a one-game lead over Phoenix for tenth place in the Western Conference standings. On Saturday, Sacramento missed 21 of 28 three-point attempts during a 121-91 road loss against Orlando. 

Sacramento G/F DeMar DeRozan tallied a team-high 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting and pulled down four boards. Domantas Sabonis added 14 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. Zach LaVine scored ten points and finished with an ugly minus 34 rating for the Kings. 

The Indiana Pacers have won 24 of their first 34 home games and hold a one-game lead over Detroit for fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (43-31) rank seventh in the league in offensive efficiency and are averaging 117.2 points per contest. On Saturday, Indiana was outscored by ten points during the third quarter of a 132-111 road loss against Oklahoma City. 

Tyrese Haliburton led seven Indiana players in double figures with 18 points (6-12 FG) and four rebounds. Andrew Nembhard added 16 points (6-13 FG), seven assists, and five boards. Obi Toppin scored 12 points in 22 minutes off the bench for the Pacers, who shot 45 percent from the field. 

Indiana G Bennedict Mathurin is dealing with an ankle injury and has been ruled out of this contest. In a battle of two top ten offensive teams, the over is definitely worth considering. The Kings are coming off a bad loss and will bounce back with a road victory. Final Score Prediction, Sacramento Kings win 121-116.