The Indiana Pacers (10-35) and Oklahoma City Thunder (37-8) will face off in the NBA tonight. Tipoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The game will broadcast live on FDSOK.
The Thunder are 15.5-point favorites over the Pacers on the spread (Thunder -15.5), with the over/under set at 226.5 total points. Oklahoma City is a -1200 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Indiana is +750 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Pacers vs. Thunder predictions and NBA picks for Friday, January 23.
Pacers vs Thunder Prediction, Picks
- Pacers vs Thunder pick: Pacers +15.5 (-110)
My Pacers vs. Thunder best bet is on Indiana to cover the spread at +15.5, but make sure to find the best odds by checking our live NBA odds page.
Pacers vs Thunder Odds
| Pacers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+15.5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | +750 |
| Thunder Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-15.5 -110 | 226.5 -110o / -110u | -1200 |
Pacers vs Thunder NBA Preview
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Pacers vs Thunder Prediction, Betting Analysis
The Pacers likely won't beat the Thunder, but based on the logic of this system and the generous 15.5 point spread, we like them to cover in OKC tonight.
These two teams faced off on Opening Night, and the Haliburton-less Pacers actually managed to take the reigning MVP and his squad into double overtime, eventually losing by six to the defending champs.
Of course, the Pacers have suffered more injuries since then while the Thunder have surged to a league best 37-8 record, but we like the margin enough to give the underdogs a shot.
Pick: Pacers +15.5 (-110)
Spread
We like the Pacers to cover here.
Moneyline
No value in taking the Thunder moneyline, and we don't quite trust the Pacers enough to say that they'll upset.
Over/Under
No play on the over/under.
Thunder vs Pacers Betting Trends
