The Indiana Pacers will host the Sacramento Kings on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Both teams enter with poor records, Indiana at 5-18 and Sacramento at 6-17, hampered by key injuries. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. ET, with the Pacers favored by 3.5 points.
The Indiana Pacers face the Sacramento Kings in the opening game of a three-game Monday NBA slate. Both franchises have endured tough starts to the 2025-26 season, with Indiana holding a 5-18 record and Sacramento at 6-17. Injuries have plagued the Pacers, including an extended absence for point guard Tyrese Haliburton due to an Achilles issue, alongside a lengthy injury list. For the Kings, center Domantas Sabonis is sidelined with a knee injury.
The game tips off at 7 p.m. ET from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. According to the latest odds, Indiana is a 3.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 231.5 points. The money line lists the Pacers at -168 and the Kings at +141.
SportsLine's projection model, which simulates every NBA game 10,000 times, has leaned over the total, forecasting 240 combined points. The model enters Week 7 on a 29-14 roll for top-rated spread picks dating back to last season. It also identifies one side of the spread hitting over 50% of the time, though specific picks are available on the SportsLine platform.
This matchup highlights the challenges for both teams early in the season, as they look to snap losing streaks without key contributors.