Looking for Thunder vs. Pacers predictions? We have you covered as the Pacers travel to take on the Thunder on Tuesday, Mar 12 at 8:00 ET. Currently, the total sits at 240.5 with the Thunder favored by 6.5 at home. Keep reading to get our Thunder vs. Pacers player props and predictions.
Thunder vs. Pacers Odds
- Spread: Thunder -6.5
- Total 240.5
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Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, Mar 12
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City OK
- TV: BSO
Pacers Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Pacers have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- Across their five previous road games, Indiana has an ATS mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 3-2 while averaging 116 points per game.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Pacers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Thunder Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Thunder have an over/under record of 1-3-1 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
- Across the Thunder last five home games, the team averaged 118 points per game while allowing 117. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 3-2 straight-up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 8-2.
Do the Pacers Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Indiana’s last two games have gone under the O/U line, and today’s line is set at 240.5. This season, the Pacers have a record of 34-31-0 on the O/U.
The average combined scoring total in Indiana’s games this season is 244.5, and the average O/U line is 243. Today’s line is 240.5.
The Pacers are 18-16 as the underdog this season, and they have covered the spread in their last two games as the underdog. Their ATS record on the road is 17-14 compared to 17-15 at home.
Indiana’s most recent game was a 111-97 win over the Magic. They were 1-point underdogs going into the game. The combined scoring total was 208, and the O/U line was 222.
Indiana is currently 7th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-29. Against the East, they are 26-15 compared to 10-14 against the West. On the road, the Pacers are 16-16.
Indiana comes into the game as the top scoring team in the NBA, averaging 123.1 points per game. They are also the top-scoring team on the road, averaging 120.3 points per contest.
So far this season, the Pacers have outscored the NBA scoring average in 70.8% of their games. However, they have scored less than their own scoring average in their last two contests.
When it comes to pace, Indiana is 2nd in the league at 101.5 possessions per game. They are also the top team in field goal percentage at 50%.
Coming into today’s game, the Pacers’ defense is giving up an average of 121.4 points per contest. On two point field goal attempts, the Pacers’ defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 56.8% and allowing 37.2% from beyond the arc.
Can the Thunder Grab a Win at Home?
In Thunder games this season, the average combined scoring total is 233.7, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 240.5. This year, 55 of their games have had lower O/U lines than today’s, and their games have gone under the total in two straight.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 34-29-1, and 27 of their games have finished with lower scoring totals than today’s line. The team’s last two games have gone under the O/U line.
The Thunder are currently 40-24 against the spread this season, including an ATS record of 22-10 at home. On the road, they are 18-14 vs. the spread. OKC has won three straight games as the favorite and is favored by 6.5 points today.
In their last game, the Thunder defeated the Grizzlies by a score of 124-93. The O/U line for that game was 219.5, and OKC covered the spread as 15-point favorites.
Oklahoma City is in 1st place in the Western Conference with a record of 45-19. Against other Western Conference teams, they are 28-15 and 17-4 in non-conference games. At home, the Thunder have won nine straight games and have a record of 26-6.
The Thunder have been one of the most efficient offenses in the league this season, ranking 3rd in points per game at 120.8. At home, they have been even better, averaging 123.1 points per game.
When it comes to pace, the Thunder are 12th in the league at 99.6 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 2nd in the NBA at 50%.
Oklahoma City’s three-point shooting has been strong this season, as they are 9th in made threes per game. Overall, they are 1st in three-point shooting percentage at 39%.
At this time, the Thunder’s defense is positioned 12th in the NBA, permitting 112.9 points per game. When it comes to defending inside the arc, the Thunder squad is permitting opposing teams to shoot at a clip of 51.5% inside the arc, and they’re also giving up 36.7% from downtown.
Thunder vs. Pacers Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Pascal Siakam and his points prop of 20.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -111 while the under is at -123. Our projections have Pascal Siakam going 8/16 from the field on his way to 22 points. Our recommended bet is take the over on his prop bet with a payout of -111.
- The Prop: Pascal Siakam Over 20.5 Points (-111)
Thunder vs. Pacers Predictions
For a point-spread bet in this Pacers vs. Thunder matchup, we’re leaning towards the Pacers at +6.5. Although our projections show the Thunder winning 116-115, we suggest placing your bet on the Pacers for the point-spread.
As for the total, the line is currently sitting at 240.5 and our model has the Pacers and Thunder finishing with a combined 231 points. Our pick is to take the under.
The Pick: Pacers +6.5 | at Fanduel Sportsbook