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Indiana Pacers @ LA Clippers

Matchup model · Saturday, November 21, 2026

Indiana Pacers
Away · off 71.7 / def 76.6
40% win
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proj · O/U 225 · 96.6 pace
LA Clippers
Home · off 65.8 / def 79.9
60% win

Game markets

Moneyline
Indiana Pacers+150
LA Clippers-150
60% / 40% win
Spread
LA Clippers -2
home covers 51%
+470%+161%-251%-541%-831%
Total
O/U 225
96.6 pace
217o67%221o59%225o50%229o41%233o33%
Indiana PacersAggressive hedge & helpoff 71.7 · def 76.6 · pace 96.9
Pascal SiakamForward
Medium · 58
PrimaryKris Dunn· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Kawhi Leonard · help from Ivica Zubac
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points2423.8
2448%Lean under
Rebounds6.66.6
6.552%Lean over
Assists3.83.8
443%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast34.434.2
34.547%Lean under
Pts + Reb30.630.4
30.549%Lean under
Pts + Ast27.827.6
2846%Lean under
Points — chance to reach
20+83%25+38%30+6%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+81%35+43%40+11%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense79.9/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderKris Dunn · 86
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Neutral vs drop coverage.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Pascal Siakam draws LA Clippers's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Kris Dunn (strong defender, 86 Perimeter D), Kawhi Leonard secondary, with Ivica Zubac as the low-man/help.

Model lines Siakam at 23.8 pts (range 20.1–27.4) vs a 24 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (48%).

Model favors LA Clippers (60%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.

Bennedict MathurinForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryKris Dunn· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Kawhi Leonard · help from Ivica Zubac
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points17.817.6
1845%Lean under
Rebounds5.45.4
5.546%Lean under
Assists2.32.3
2.543%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast25.525.3
25.548%Lean under
Pts + Reb23.223
2350%Lean over
Pts + Ast20.119.9
2049%Lean under
Points — chance to reach
15+81%20+21%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
20+93%25+53%30+9%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense79.9/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderKris Dunn · 86
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitDrop coverage
Drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.
VenueAway
On the road — small drag.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Bennedict Mathurin draws LA Clippers's drop coverage scheme — sits the big back to wall off the rim and lives with contested mid-range looks.

Primary assignment projects to Kris Dunn (strong defender, 86 Perimeter D), Kawhi Leonard secondary, with Ivica Zubac as the low-man/help.

Model lines Mathurin at 17.6 pts (range 14.9–20.3) vs a 18 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (45%).

Biggest edge: scheme fit — drop coverage concedes the pull-up/mid-range he likes.

Model favors LA Clippers (60%), projected 111–114, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.

LA ClippersDrop coverageoff 65.8 · def 79.9 · pace 96.2
Kawhi LeonardForward
Medium · 55
PrimaryAndrew Nembhard· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Aaron Nesmith · help from Jay Huff
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points27.927.9
2849%Lean under
Rebounds6.46.4
6.547%Lean under
Assists3.63.6
3.553%Lean over
Pts + Reb + Ast37.937.9
3849%Lean under
Pts + Reb34.334.3
34.548%Lean under
Pts + Ast31.531.5
31.550%Lean over
Points — chance to reach
25+73%30+33%35+7%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
30+93%35+71%40+35%45+9%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense76.6/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderAndrew Nembhard · 80
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitAggressive hedge & help
Aggressive help muddies clean reads — roughly neutral.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Kawhi Leonard draws Indiana Pacers's aggressive hedge & help scheme — hedges hard on ball screens and rotates aggressive help from the weak side.

Primary assignment projects to Andrew Nembhard (strong defender, 80 Perimeter D), Aaron Nesmith secondary, with Jay Huff as the low-man/help.

Model lines Leonard at 27.9 pts (range 23.6–32.2) vs a 28 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

Model favors LA Clippers (60%), projected 114–111, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.

Darius GarlandGuard
Medium · 55
PrimaryAndrew Nembhard· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
Secondary: Aaron Nesmith · help from Jay Huff
MarketSeasonProjLineOverLean
Points19.919.9
2049%Lean under
Rebounds2.32.3
2.543%Lean under
Assists6.46.4
6.547%Lean under
Pts + Reb + Ast28.628.6
28.551%Lean over
Pts + Reb22.222.2
2252%Lean over
Pts + Ast26.326.3
26.548%Lean under
Points — chance to reach
15+93%20+49%25+7%
Pts + Reb + Ast — chance to reach
25+82%30+36%35+5%

Why — matchup factors

Opponent defense76.6/100
Middle-of-the-pack defense.
Primary defenderAndrew Nembhard · 80
Strong defender on the ball.
Pace96.6 poss
League-average tempo.
Scheme fitAggressive hedge & help
Aggressive help muddies clean reads — roughly neutral.
VenueHome
Home floor — small boost.
RestRested
Rested — no back-to-back.

Darius Garland draws Indiana Pacers's aggressive hedge & help scheme — hedges hard on ball screens and rotates aggressive help from the weak side.

Primary assignment projects to Andrew Nembhard (strong defender, 80 Perimeter D), Aaron Nesmith secondary, with Jay Huff as the low-man/help.

Model lines Garland at 19.9 pts (range 16.9–23) vs a 20 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (49%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

Model favors LA Clippers (60%), projected 114–111, ~225 total at 96.6 pace.