Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 12/03/2024, 06:35  by Devesh Jaganath in NBA Predictions

The Oklahoma Thunder will play host to the Indiana Pacers at the Paycom Center in the NBA on Tuesday night. The hosts are 45-19 and lead the Western Conference, while the visitors are 36-29 and seventh in the Eastern Conference. 

The Indiana Pacers have been in solid form, securing victories in six of their last ten games overall. They will look to maintain their momentum after a convincing 111-97 road win over the Magic on Sunday. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton led the team with 20 points each, while Obi Toppin and TJ McConnell contributed 17 points apiece. Indiana boasts the top-ranked offense in the league across several categories, currently leading the NBA in scoring with an average of 123.1 points per game. In contrast, Oklahoma City's team defense ranks 12th in points allowed per game, conceding 112.9 points on average. However, defensively, the Pacers struggle, allowing an average of 121.4 points per game, placing them 28th overall in points allowed. As they conclude their road trip, the Pacers have injury concerns with Doug McDermott and Bennedict Mathurin ruled out, while Jalen Smith is a doubt. 

Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder are on a scorching streak, winning ten of their last 12 games overall, and they’ll be looking to extend their current winning streak to four games after a dominant 124-93 home victory over the depleted Grizzlies on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 23 points and six assists, while Cason Wallace contributed 22 points off the bench. The Thunder boast an impressive offensive record, averaging 120.8 points per game, which ranks them third-best in the league, just 0.6 points fewer than the 121.4 points allowed by the Pacers. Defensively, the Thunder are solid, conceding an average of 112.9 points per game, placing them 12th in the NBA. Notably, Oklahoma City's success this season can be attributed in part to their relatively injury-free roster, with Jalen Williams (ankle) being the only player appearing on the injury report heading into the upcoming game.