Oklahoma City Thunder (23-6) vs. Indiana Pacers (15-15)
December 26, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Indiana Pacers +5.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers meet Thursday in NBA action at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Here’s an Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include an Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Wizards and Heat, and they play the Hornets, Grizzlies, and Timberwolves next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.1 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 103.1 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.6 points and 6.1 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 21.6 points and 5.9 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Isaiah Hartenstein is grabbing 12.6 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 81.3 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44 rebounds per game.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers beat the Warriors and Kings, and they play the Celtics, Bucks, and Heat next. The Indiana Pacers are averaging 114.8 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 115.9 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 20.1 points and 7 rebounds, while Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 17.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Benedict Mathurin is the third double-digit scorer and Myles Turner is grabbing 7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 37.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.3 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Pacers have won each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Thunder have lost each of their last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a home win.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last seven games as home underdogs on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Thunder’s last six games as favorites against the Pacers have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Pacers’ last four games has gone UNDER the total points line.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to be favored for obvious reasons, and I wouldn’t talk you off the ledge if you were leaning in their direction. OKC was one of the best cover teams in the league last year and is 18-8-3 ATS this season. However, the Pacers have been playing great ball over the last week, which includes five straight wins and covers. Also, the Pacers have won 8 of the last 10 games against the Thunder. When the Pacers are rolling offensively, they’re scary and can beat anybody. There’s value with the Pacers and the points. I’ll take it.
