The Oklahoma City Thunder (23-5) travel to face off against the Indiana Pacers (15-15) on Thursday, December 26th. This game will be played at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis and televised on NBA. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Thunder vs Pacers

The Thunder Are Coming Off A Win

After a 123-105 win over the Wizards on Monday, the Thunder improved to 23-5 this season. Oklahoma City was favored by 18 points, and the final margin matched the spread. The game’s total of 228 points narrowly exceeded the 226.5-point line.

A key moment came when the Thunder went on a 15-0 run, turning a 37-32 deficit into a 47-37 lead. After a 24-24 third quarter, they clamped down defensively in the fourth, outscoring Washington 32-18.

The Pacers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 111-105 win over the Warriors on Monday, the Pacers are now 15-15 for the season. Indiana, who were +6 point underdogs, not only won but covered the spread. The game’s total of 216 points fell short of the 231.5 O/U line.

Indiana took control in the 2nd quarter, outscoring Golden State 29-22. Though the Warriors went on an 11-0 run in the 4th, the Pacers regained the lead and closed out the game by outscoring the Warriors 22-20 in the final period.

Thunder Offense Breakdown

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 41 points and 9 rebounds propelled the Thunder to a 123-105 win over the Wizards, as he shot 56% from the field and hit 3 threes at a 50% clip. Jalen Williams added 17 points, with 11 coming in the opening quarter, while Isaiah Hartenstein contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Despite shooting just 26.3% from three, making only 10 threes, and finishing with a 44.3% overall field goal percentage, the Thunder still managed to put up 123 points. Ajay Mitchell scored 11 of his 16 points in the 4th quarter, while Gilgeous-Alexander also added 14 points in the final period.

Pacers Offense Breakdown

Myles Turner led the Pacers to a 111-105 win over the Warriors, scoring 23 points and grabbing 10 rebounds while shooting 64.3% from the field. He also hit 3 threes at a 42.9% clip. Pascal Siakam added 20 points, and Tyrese Haliburton contributed 16 points and 12 assists, despite shooting just 28.6% from deep.

As a team, the Pacers hit 11 threes, shooting 31.4% from beyond the arc, while finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 48.9%. Turner scored 9 points in the 4th quarter, while T.J. McConnell added 11 of his 13 points in the final period.

Thunder Team Defense

Despite a slow start, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters to secure a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.

The Thunder sent the Wizards to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws. Oklahoma City also gave up 16 threes on 37% shooting. Defensively, the Thunder recorded 15 steals and 9 blocks.

Pacers Team Defense

Despite a slow start, the Thunder tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 42 points in the 3rd and 4th quarters combined to secure a 123-105 win over the Wizards. Oklahoma City held Washington to 39% shooting from the field.

The Thunder sent the Wizards to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 17. Oklahoma City also recorded 15 steals and 9 blocks.

Thunder vs Pacers Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Thunder have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 113 points per game in these contests.
• Although Indiana has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 115 points per game in these games.
• The Pacers have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 4-1 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
• Oklahoma City has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 5-0 SU and 5-0 ATS in their last five games.

Thunder vs Pacers Prediction

As the underdogs with a spread of +5, we recommend going with the Pacers on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.

Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 226.5, and our model predicts the Thunder and Pacers to score a combined 238 points. We recommend betting on the over.

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