The San Antonio Spurs (24-9) and Indiana Pacers (6-28) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 7:00 p.m. ET from the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind. The game will broadcast live on FDSIN.
The Spurs are 6-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Spurs -6), 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 +195 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Spurs vs. Pacers predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 2.
My Spurs vs Pacers Prediction
- Spurs vs Pacers pick: 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. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Spurs vs Pacers Odds
| Spurs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6 -115 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | -230 |
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6 -105 | 238.5 -110o / -110u | +195 |
Spurs vs Pacers NBA Preview
The Indiana Pacers face off against the San Antonio Spurs for their first game of 2026.
I’m looking to fade Indiana center Jay Huff in this spot.
The Pacers are healthy now, and they're running more small-ball lineups with Aaron Nesmith and Pascal Siakam playing the 5.
Huff also played just 11 minutes in the last game and was essentially benched to start the second half.
With Nesmith playing, Huff is under this points-plus–rebounds line in 13/14 games this season.
In a matchup against a Spurs lineup without Victor 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, bet365)
