The Oklahoma City Thunder will welcome the struggling Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center on Friday. The hosts will enter the matchup with a 37-8 win-loss record, and a two-game winning streak. On the other hand, the Pacers are entering the matchup with a poor 10-35 record, and three straight losses.
The Thunder are heavy 16-point favorites with moneyline at -1500 and total near 226.5 points. These NBA odds tonight suggest that the Thunder are highly likely to make most of their homecourt advantage. We have got a Best Bet, a same-game parlay, and a few player props for tonight’s game.
Here’s how we are betting Thunder vs Pacers tonight.
Best Bet for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
Our best bet for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers is the Thunder -16 (-114) against the spread.
The OKC Thunder are leading the charts with a solid record, and have been in red-hot form, considering they won seven of their last ten games. In addition, they sit fifth in the league in terms of offensive rating, and own the best defensive rating in the league. In terms of net rating, the Thunder are at the top. The Pacers, on the other hand, are still struggling and have been able to win only four of their last six games.
They are seeded towards the bottom of the standings in offense as well as defense.
The spread at -16 suits the Thunder well considering their elite offense and defense. They cover well in such spots.
Considering the Pacers’ struggling form and the Thunder’s edge on both ends of the court, we are laying the OKC Thunder -16 (-114) as our Best Bet, and expect the hosts to cover the number comfortably.
Same-Game Parlay Picks for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
3-Leg SGP (Safer)
Leg 1: Oklahoma City Thunder -18.5 (alternate spread)
We have built this same-game parlay around the Oklahoma City Thunder to register an easy win over the Indiana Pacers at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the leading scorer for the Thunder, who will once again take the scoring responsibility. Chet Holmgren, on the other hand, is also a reliable scorer, and we can count on him to make most of the home court and score big for his side.
These picks are correlated, considering if the Thunder dominate the game right from the beginning, their players get volume and they score big for the home team. Hence, this is our safer SGP option.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Odds and Top Player Props
Given below are the latest Thunder vs Pacers odds from top sportsbooks. Shop around for the latest NBA odds before locking in your bets.
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Top Player Props for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
Given how prop-heavy NBA betting is, we are also eyeing these player props for Thunder vs Pacers tonight.
These legs fit well into usage and volume. Pascal Siakam and Andrew Nembhard are expected to take on the scoring duties for the Pacers to keep them in the game. Chet Holmgren dominates the glass, and we expect him to do the same on Friday against the Pacers.
Trends to Know for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
Here are a few betting trends to keep in mind for OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.
The OKC Thunder are 12-10-0 at home this season.
The Indiana Pacers have been 5-5-0 ATS in their last ten games.
Over has hit the Thunder in 23 of their 45 games thus far.
Latest Injuries and NBA Injury Report for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
Before betting this game, it’s important to check the NBA injury report, as late scratches and minutes limits can swing spreads and totals in a hurry.
Team
Player
Injury
Status
Oklahoma City Thunder
Alex Caruso
Groin
Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Isaiah Hartenstein
Calf
Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Aaron Wiggins
Groin
Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jaylin Williams
Back
Questionable
Oklahoma City Thunder
Ajay Mitchell
Hip
Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jalen Williams
Hamstring
Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Nikola Topic
Groin
Out
Oklahoma City Thunder
Thomas Sorber
Knee
Out
Indiana Pacers
Bennedict Mathurin
Thumb
Out
Indiana Pacers
Quenton Jackson
Ankle
Questionable
Indiana Pacers
Obi Toppin
Foot
Out
Indiana Pacers
Tyrese Haliburton
Achilles
Out
In the NBA, late injury news and minutes restrictions have a huge impact on spreads and totals, so re-check the injury report and final inactives about an hour before tip-off.
What time is the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers tonight?
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers will tip off at 8:00 pm ET on Friday.
Where will the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers be played?
The Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Where can I watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers on TV and Live Stream?
You can watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers on FDSOK and FDSIN. The live stream will be accessible via Fubo and NBA League Pass.
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