Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Game Time | 7:00 pm EST |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Line | -4.5 |
| Indiana Pacers Line | +4.5 |
| Total | 226.5 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
Two red-hot teams are clashing in this matchup, when the Indiana Pacers are hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pacers are having their best stretch of the season, as they have five consecutive wins. The Thunder have been the best team in the Western conference so far, and have been red-hot lately, as they have lost just once in their last nine games. OKC will be making their first stop of a small two-game road trip, as both teams will be looking to extend their winning streaks today.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Prediction
Indiana Pacers Injury Report: Aaron Nesmith, Isiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Alex Caruso, Branded Carlson are day-to-day, Chet Holmgren, Nikola Topic are out.
Indiana Pacers Form and Trends
The Pacers have a 15-15 record this season and are tied with the Hawks on the 7th place of the East. Indiana is 13-16-1 against the spread and 16-13-1 in over/under. The Pacers have an 8-4 home record, and are 5-6-1 against the spread, with a +1.9-point differential. Pacers are 6-1 in their last 7 games and are 6-1 against the spread. Under is 6-1-1 in their last 8 games.
The Pacers are coming off a 111-105 win in Golden State, as they held the Warriors into just 43% shooting from the field. Six Indiana players scored double figures, including all five of their starters. Myles Turner led the Pacers offense with 23 points and 10 rebounds.
Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers in scoring with 20.1 points, adding 7 rebounds and 3.4 assists. Tyrese Halliburton adds 17.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and a team-high 8.8 assists.
Oklahoma City Thunder Recent Form and Trends
The Oklahoma City Thunder has a 23-6 record this season and are sitting in the first place of the West. The Thunder are 18-8-3 against the spread and 12-17 in over/under. OKC has a 11-3 road record and are 9-4-1 against the spread, with a +10.9-point differential. Oklahoma City is 8-1 in their last 9 games, and 7-1-1 against the spread. Under is 5-1 in their last 6 games.
The Thunder are coming off a 123-105 win over Washington, as they held the Wizards into just 40% shooting from the field. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC’s offense with a game-high 41 points and 9 rebounds.
Shai leads the Thunder both in scoring with 30.6 points, and in assists made with 6.1, adding 5.6 rebounds per game. Jalen Williams adds 21.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 5 assists per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Pacers are averaging 114.8 points per game, which is 10th in the league. They shoot 49% from the field, which is the fourth-best in the NBA, and 37.6% from beyond the arc (7th). Defensively, the Pacers allow 115.9 points per game, which is just 22nd in the league.
Offensively, the Thunder are scoring 113.9 points per game, ranking 9th in the league. They shoot 46% from the field (14th) and 34.3% from beyond the arc (19th). Defensively, they are the best team in the NBA, allowing 102.9 points per game.
The Pacers are 8-2 in their last 10 overall meetings against the Thunder, and 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Indiana. The Pacers are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 meetings but 2-2 against the spread in their last 4 meetings in Indiana. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 meetings.
Prediction
In this Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Prediction, the Thunder are coming as -4.5 road favorites. The Thunder are rightfully favored as they are the far better team, but the Pacers are coming in this game hot and should not be underestimated. The Pacers, despite being just 22nd in the NBA defensively, have stepped up in that department, and have allowed 107 or less points in four of their last five games. Both teams have been involved in lower scoring games recently, going for 11-2-1 to the under in their last 14 games combined. With the Thunder having the best defense in the league, I expect a low scoring affair, so take the under the point total. Nick’s Pick: Under 226.5
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