The San Antonio Spurs (24-9) and Indiana Pacers (6-28) will face off in the NBA on Friday night. Tipoff from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is set for 7:00 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Spurs are 5.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Spurs -5.5), with the over/under set at 238.5 total points. San Antonio is a -230 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +185 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Spurs vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 2.
Spurs vs Pacers Picks, Prediction
- Spurs vs Pacers prediction: Jay Huff Under 13.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
My Pacers vs. Spurs best bet is on Jay Huff under 13.5 points + rebounds, with the best price currently available at bet365. However, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Spurs vs Pacers Odds for Friday, Jan. 2
| Spurs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -115 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | -230 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -105 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | +185 |
San Antonio Spurs vs Indiana Pacers NBA Preview
The Pacers face off against the Spurs for their first matchup of 2026 tonight.
I’m looking to fade Jay Huff in this spot.
The Pacers are healthy now, and they're running more small-ball lineups with Nesmith and Siakam playing center.
Huff also played just 11 minutes last game and was essentially benched to start the second half.
Huff has gone under this line in 13-of-14 games with Nesmith in the lineup this season.
So, in a matchup against the Spurs who won't have Wembanyama, I think it's more likely the Pacers just pivot away from him.
Spurs vs Pacers Best Bet
- Jay Huff Under 13.5 Points + Rebounds (-115)
Spurs vs Pacers Betting Trends
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