The Oklahoma City Thunder (52-24) will travel to the Indiana Pacers (43-34) tonight to battle against each other.
The Thunder are coming off an embarrassing 135-100 loss to the Boston Celtics. Josh Giddey had 17 points. Also, Lu Dort had 15 points. Isaiah Joe came off the bench and pitched in 15 points.
Meanwhile, the Pacers are coming off a devastating 115-111 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Pascal Siakam had 26 points. Additionally, Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 points.
Can the young Oklahoma City Thunder snap their two-game losing streak or will the Pacers bounce back and defend home court?
Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Indiana Pacers | -5.5
-110 |
O 234.5
-110 |
-205 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +5.5
-110 |
U 234.5
-110 |
+170 |
| ** Odds subject to Change** | |||
Pacers vs. Thunder Game Details
- Fixture: Oklahoma City @ Indiana
- Date and Time: April 5, 2024 @ 7:00 pm EST
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Indiana Pacers | vs. | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 43-24 | Record | 52-24 |
| 122.7 | Points Per Game | 119.9 |
| 50.4 | FG% | 49.8 |
| 37.4 | 3PT% | 38.9 |
| 41.5 | Rebounds Per Game | 41.7 |
| 120.3 | Points Allowed Per Game | 113.3 |
| 49.7 | Defensive FG% | 45.7 |
| 36.8 | Defensive 3PT% | 36.3 |
| 78.5 | Defensive FT% | 78.7 |
| 43.7 | Defensive Rebounds Per Game | 44.8 |
| 3-2 | Last 5 W-L | 2-3 |
| 102.1 | Team Pace | 100.6 |
Key Stats
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. Pascal Siakam leads the team in scoring with 21.4 points per game while also averaging a team-high 7.9 rebounds per contest. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.4 points per game along with a league-high 11.0 assists per contest. Myles Turner is leading the team in blocks with 2.4 per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The OKC Thunder are currently third in the Western Conference standings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the team in scoring with 30.3 points per game (3rd in NBA) while also averaging a team-high 6.3 assists per contest. SGA leads the NBA with 2.1 steals per game and is a top 5 MVP candidate. Chet Holmgren grabs a team-high 7.9 rebounds per game while averaging the most blocks on the team with 2.3.
Injury Report
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Out
- Jalen Williams – Doubtful
Indiana Pacers
- Myles Turner – Questionable
Game Prediction
OKC has struggled without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, but a matchup against the Pacers could turn things around. Indiana plays at a fast pace and has a high-powered offense, but they struggle defensively. Alternatively, the Thunder are top-10 on both sides of the ball, so if they can get stops on defense they could come out on top.
OKC has a decent bench but they will rely heavily on Josh Giddey, Chet Holmgren, and Lu Dort to step up without OKC’s two top players. Overall, based on how these teams play on both sides of the ball, I am picking the Thunder to keep this game within 5.5 points, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they beat the Pacers on the road.
Final Pick
Oklahoma City +5.5 (-110)
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