OKC Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers Preview, Odds, Prediction (Dec 26)
- Thunder vs. Pacers is one of the most interesting games this Thursday, December 26th.
- OKC Thunder is the best defense in the NBA, allowing just 103.1 points per game.
- Meanwhile, the Pacers are in the play-in zone in the East.
Shai Gilgeous Alexander and his crew roll to Indianapolis, where they aim to beat the Pacers and keep their No. 1 seed in the West. As for the hosts, they are trying to gain some consistency this season, but it simply isn’t working.
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How To Watch
- When: Thursday, December 26, 7 pm ET
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
- How To Watch: NBA League Pass
NBA Regular Season Odds
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKC Thunder | -185 | -4.5 | 226.5 |
| Indiana Pacers | +155 | +4.5 | 226.5 |
Game Preview
The fact that this unit tops the West says enough about its quality. OKC Thunder is also the toughest defense in the NBA, with just 103.1 points per game. Also, this team averages 12.2 steals per game, which is the best record in the league.
Coming into this event, OKC had posted three wins in a row: two on the road in Florida against the Magic and the Heat and one at home against the Wizards.
The Pacers had triumphed in the previous five games, four of which were on the road. Their rivals were the 76ers, Suns, Kings, and the Warriors, all away from home, and the Pelicans at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Tyrese Haliburton started all this because he improved his performance a lot. After all, in four of those wins, he had a double-double, delivering double-digit numbers of points and assists.
Thunder vs. Pacers Head to Head
This is the first of two direct matchups in the current campaign between these sides.
Thunder vs. Pacers Prediction
With the way these two units play and their excellent form, betting on the final outcome will be very risky. Other than that, the most logical choice here is to bet on under points, with the line being at 226.5, at the moment. The Thunder comes to play strong defense, and the Pacers recently showed improvement on that side of the court.
- Free NBA Picks: Under 226.5
