NBA Best Bets: Thunder vs. Pacers Picks for December 26

Published 5:33 pm Wednesday, December 25, 2024

The Oklahoma City Thunder (23-5) bring a three-game win streak into a road matchup with the Indiana Pacers (15-15), winners of five straight. The Pacers are underdogs by 5.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7:00 PM ET (on NBA TV, FDSIN, and FDSOK) on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Our computer predictions below will assist you in deciding on the best bets available for Thursday’s game.

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Thunder vs. Pacers Game Info

  • When: Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
  • Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
  • TV: NBA TV, FDSIN, and FDSOK
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Thunder vs. Pacers Best Bets

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Pick ATS: Thunder (- 5.5)

  • Oklahoma City has 18 wins in 28 games against the spread this year.
  • Indiana has covered the spread 13 times in 30 games.
  • Against the spread as 5.5-point favorites or more, the Thunder are 13-8.
  • As 5.5-point underdogs or greater, the Pacers are 5-3 against the spread.

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Pick OU:

Under (226.5)

  • The Thunder and their opponents have gone over 226.5 combined points in 12 of 28 games this season.
  • The Pacers have played 19 games this season that finished with a combined score over 226.5 points.
  • Oklahoma City has had an average of 223.4 points in its games this season, 3.1 fewer than this matchup’s total.
  • Indiana has a 232-point average over/under in its contests this season, 5.5 more points than this game’s total.
  • The Pacers are the NBA’s ninth-highest scoring team this season compared to the 18th-ranked Thunder.
  • The Pacers have allowed the 26th-fewest points in the league this season, while the Thunder have given up the fewest.

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Moneyline Pick: Thunder (-190)

  • The Thunder have won 22, or 81.5%, of the 27 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • The Pacers have come away with seven wins in the 13 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Oklahoma City has won 18 of its 22 games, or 81.8%, when favored by at least -190 on the moneyline.
  • This year, Indiana has won four of eight games when listed as at least +155 or better on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 65.5% chance of a victory for the Thunder.

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