The Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting the NBA's best record and an eight-game winning streak, are gearing up to host the red-hot Indiana Pacers in what promises to be an explosive matchup at Paycom Center.
With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge for OKC's top-ranked defense and the Pacers' high-powered offense coming off a 162-point outburst, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two of the league's most dynamic teams.
As the Thunder aim to maintain their dominance at home and the Pacers fight to secure a higher playoff seed, this showdown between the home team and away team could have significant implications for both squads' postseason aspirations.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers prediction: who will win?
For tonight's Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers matchup, our predictive model gives the Thunder a 66% chance of defeating the Pacers.
Pre-game probabilities
Oklahoma City Thunder
Moneyline
Win %
66%
34%
Indiana Pacers
Oklahoma City Thunder: 66% win probability
- League-leading record (61 wins in 73 games)
- Dominant offense (8754 points scored, highest in the league)
- Exceptional recent form (5-game winning streak)
Indiana Pacers: 34% win probability
- Lower win percentage (43 wins in 73 games)
- Defensive struggles (8406 points allowed, 10th highest in the league)
- Inconsistent recent performance (3-2 in last 5 games)
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Instead of searching through countless expert analyses online, you can rely on our predictions to capture the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing expert picks, data, and trends, while our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. These confidence levels are then averaged to generate an 'expert opinion' win probability—providing a data-driven reflection of the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NBA analysts.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in what promises to be an explosive matchup at Paycom Center.
OKC, boasting the league's best record and riding an eight-game winning streak, will look to leverage their top-ranked defense against Indiana's high-octane offense.
Keep an eye on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's MVP frontrunner, who's been lighting up the scoreboard with 32.9 points per game.
The Pacers, fresh off a 162-point outburst, are no slouches either, with their eighth-best offensive rating and sharpshooting from all areas of the court.
While OKC's ball security could neutralize Indiana's turnover-forcing defense, the Pacers' lackluster rebounding might struggle against the Thunder's improving work on the boards.
History favors a high-scoring affair, with seven of the last nine meetings between these teams going over the total.
With both squads ranking in the top 10 for pace and offensive rating, fans can expect a fast-paced, bucket-filled showdown that could come down to which team's defense holds up better in crunch time.
As these playoff-bound teams collide, it's anyone's guess who'll come out on top in this clash of offensive firepower and defensive prowess.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers form
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers head to head
Oklahoma City Thunder
50%
Indiana Pacers
50%
Dec 27, 2024
Indiana Pacers
114 : 120
Oklahoma City Thunder
Apr 5, 2024
Indiana Pacers
126 : 112
Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 13, 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder
111 : 121
Indiana Pacers
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Indiana Pacers
87 : 98
Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 31, 2023
Indiana Pacers
121 : 117
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 19, 2023
Oklahoma City Thunder
126 : 106
Indiana Pacers
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