Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 7:00 ET, the Pacers (-211) will host the Thunder (+173) in a non-conference matchup. Indiana is favored by 5.5 points and the over/under line is set at 234.5.
Oklahoma City comes into this game having lost two straight, while the Pacers are currently 6th in the Eastern Conference.
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Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Pacers have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The last three times that the Pacers have hosted the Thunder, the over/under record is 1-2 with the teams combining for an average of 242 points. The over/under record in their last three overall matchups is 0-3.
- Through their last five road games, Oklahoma City has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 106 points per game.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Indiana has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 120 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Today, the Thunder are looking to snap a two-game losing streak as they take on the Pacers. In their last game, they lost to the Celtics by a score of 135-100. The O/U line for that game was 229 points.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record for the season is 43-33, and they have failed to cover the spread in their last three games. On the road, they are 20-19 ATS compared to 23-14 at home.
As the underdog, the Thunder have gone 10-10 ATS this season and are 12-8 ATS as the underdog. Today, they are getting 5.5 points against the Pacers.
This season, the average O/U line in Thunder games is 232.7 points, and their games have averaged a combined 233.2 points. So far, their O/U record for the season is 41-34-1.
In the Western Conference, the Thunder are currently in 3rd place with a record of 52-24. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 33-16 and 19-8 in non-conference games.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the NBA’s best teams, averaging 119.9 points per game this season (4th). However, they have been slightly less productive on the road, averaging 117.1 points per game (6th).
So far this season, the Thunder have outscored the NBA scoring average in 68.4% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are one of the league’s top teams, shooting 49% from the field (2nd).
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Thunder are 3rd in the NBA in three-point percentage (38%). However, they are just 16th in three-point attempts per game (34.2).
On defense, the Thunder come into the game ranked 13th in the league in points allowed at 113.3 per game. Over their last three games, the team is allowing 118.7 points per contest (8th). In the terms of takeaways, Thunder are causing 11.7 turnovers per game, ranking 4th in the league. They also enter the matchup ranked 1st in rejections, averaging 6.6 blocked shots each game.
Indiana’s ATS record this season is 41-34, including a 20-17 record at home. The Pacers have covered the spread in their last two home games and are favored by 5.5 points today.
In terms of their O/U record for the season, Indiana is 38-39. Today’s line of 234.5 is lower than the average of 241.6 points per game in their other games. In 62 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 234.5.
Indiana’s last game finished with a combined score of 226 points, falling short of the O/U line of 232.5. The Pacers also lost the game straight up, going in as 7-point favorites.
The Pacers are 6th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 43-34. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they are 29-19 and 11-5 against Central Division opponents. At home, Indiana is 23-15.
As the favorite, Indiana has a record of 22-17 this season and is 18-21 ATS as the favorite. Today’s O/U line is close to their games average of 243.1 points per game. In 62 of their games, the O/U line has been higher than 234.5.
Heading into their game against the Thunder, the Pacers lead the NBA in scoring at 122.7 points per game. At home, they are averaging 124.9 points per game.
Indiana’s offense has been efficient all season, ranking first in field goal percentage at 50%. They are also one of the top teams in two-point shooting at 58%.
When it comes to three-point shooting, the Pacers are 10th in the league at 37%. Overall, they are 3rd in pace at 101.2 possessions per game.
At this time, the Pacers’ defense is positioned 28th in the NBA, permitting 120.3 points per game. Inside the arc, the Pacers defense is giving up a shooting percentage of 56.2% and 36.9% from three-point territory.
Despite being 5.5 point underdogs, we predict the Thunder to come out on top with a final score of 116-115.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- We like the Thunder on the moneyline (+173)
- The Thunder are also our pick on the spread at +5.5
- Our NBA model projects 231 points, and we suggest taking the under
Indiana Pacers Injury Report
- Myles Turner – Finger – Questionable
- Bennedict Mathurin – Shoulder – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Quad – Out
- Jalen Williams – Ankle – Doubtful
