Indiana Pacers
Oklahoma City Thunder
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Pacers vs Thunder

The Indiana Pacers battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in this game, renewing last season’s NBA Finals matchup. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

Thunder Could Enjoy a Big Victory

We strongly fancy the chances of the Thunder beating the Pacers handsomely. That is why we’re having a wager on them at -16 on the spread at -114.

Thunder Have Won 7 of Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Indiana Pacers have now lost three straight games. On the road in their previous game, Boston Celtics won 119-104 at TD Garden. Pascal Siakam led the way with 32 points, while Jarace Walker added 19 and Johnny Furphy chipped in 10.

Oklahoma City Thunder have enjoyed three home wins on the bounce. Their last victory was a 122-102 road success at Fiserv Forum against Milwaukee Bucks. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 40 points and 11 assists, with Kenrich Williams scoring 18 points and Ajay Mitchell 18.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Thunder have claimed victories in the last two matchups against the Pacers. At Paycom Center, the scoreline was 103-91 and then we saw 141-135 (OT) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Thunder victories.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Pacers logo Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

Indiana Pacers lineup: Andrew Nembhard, Jarace Walker, Johnny Furphy, Aaron Nesmith, Pascal Siakam.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Joe, Cason Wallace.

Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Be fully equipped for Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder with our betting guide, offering a key match prediction, a correct score recommendation, top player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Thunder can be superior in this NBA contest, you can get -114 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -16 line.

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Key Pacers vs Thunder stats:

  • The -16 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -16 line has been covered by Thunder in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -16 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games.

Thunder -16 Probability

Looking at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Aaron Wiggins Under 14.5 Points -108 BetMGM logo

Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) has recorded an average of 7.2 points in the past 5 games at home. There’s every reason to expect a similar outcome here and he’s available at odds of -108 to go below the line.

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Aaron Nesmith Under 12.5 Points -122 BetMGM logo

Aaron Nesmith (Pacers) has recorded an average of 7.75 points in the past 4 games. Should you expect this trend to continue, you can secure odds of -122 that he doesn’t reach this total.

Latest Aaron Nesmith Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -16
Totals Over 226.5
Player Points Aaron Wiggins Under 14.5

Our same game parlay pick is Thunder -16 on the spread, Over 226.5 and Aaron Wiggins (Thunder) to score Under 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Pacers Pacers logo 107 - 126 Thunder logo Thunder

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Thunder to achieve a winning scoreline of 126-107 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Books Make Thunder Big Favorites

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Oklahoma City Thunder are red-hot -1111 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 92% chance of winning this NBA game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Indiana Pacers are trading at +700.

15.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 226.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 226.5 at -108.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to score most points. He is priced at -114 to score Over 32.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -118.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 32.5
-114
Under 32.5
-118
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 20.5
-118
Under 20.5
-114
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 19.5
-103
Under 19.5
-130
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 14.5
-123
Under 14.5
-108
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+106
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Andrew Nembhard (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-127
Under 6.5
-108
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T.J. McConnell (Pacers)
Over 4.5
+120
Under 4.5
-161
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 3.5
-109
Under 3.5
-123
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Player Rebounds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 9.5
-110
Under 9.5
-123
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Pascal Siakam (Pacers)
Over 6.5
-128
Under 6.5
-105
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Johnny Furphy (Pacers)
Over 5.5
+114
Under 5.5
-156
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 4.5
-109
Under 4.5
-125
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Thunder Eye Another Home Win

The Thunder have put together three in a row at Paycom Center. They are 8-2 in their last 10 home games, averaging 120.50 points scored and 110.80 points allowed.

The Pacers have endured three straight defeats on the road. They are 1-9 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 107.10 points per contest while yielding 121.40.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O226.5 U226.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 8-2 231.30 120.50 110.80 4 6
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Away Stats 1-9 228.50 107.10 121.40 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O226.5 = Games Over 226.5 Points
  • U226.5 = Games Under 226.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Indiana Pacers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Pascal Siakam 43 33.84 1025 170 23.8 4.0 1.9 7.0 0.4 1.2
Bennedict Mathurin 24 32.15 427 52 17.8 2.2 2.2 5.5 0.2 0.7
Andrew Nembhard 35 31.91 609 250 17.4 7.1 1.8 2.7 0.2 0.9

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 43 33.35 1374 270 32.0 6.3 1.9 4.4 0.8 1.3
Jalen Williams 25 29.38 416 139 16.6 5.6 0.9 4.7 0.4 1.3
Chet Holmgren 39 29.1 695 62 17.8 1.6 1.4 8.4 2.0 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

Indiana Pacers Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
11 Isaiah Joe
22 Cason Wallace
Indiana Pacers logo Indiana Pacers Confirmed Lineup
2 Andrew Nembhard
5 Jarace Walker
12 Johnny Furphy
23 Aaron Nesmith
43 Pascal Siakam

Previous Indiana Pacers Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-119 Celtics
19 Jan NBA
Pacers 104-113 76ers
17 Jan NBA
Pacers 78-121 Pistons
16 Jan NBA
Pelicans 119-127 Pacers
14 Jan NBA
Raptors 115-101 Pacers
12 Jan NBA
Celtics 96-98 Pacers
10 Jan NBA
Heat 99-123 Pacers
08 Jan NBA
Pacers 114-112 Hornets
06 Jan NBA
Cavaliers 120-116 Pacers
04 Jan NBA
Pacers 127-135 Magic

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

21 Jan NBA
Thunder 122-102 Bucks
19 Jan NBA
Thunder 136-104 Cavaliers
17 Jan NBA
Thunder 120-122 Heat
15 Jan NBA
Thunder 111-91 Rockets
13 Jan NBA
Spurs 98-119 Thunder
11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
09 Jan NBA
Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Thunder
04 Jan NBA
Thunder 105-108 Suns

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak