Oklahoma City Thunder (21-23) vs Indiana Pacers (23-22)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 8:00 pm (Paycom Center)
Betting Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5 -- Over/Under: 241 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Wednesday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Indiana Pacers Preview
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 115.5 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 116.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting. Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 20.2 points and 4 rebounds, while Buddy Hield is averaging 18 points and 4.9 rebounds. Myles Turner is the third double-digit scorer and Bennedict Mathurin is grabbing 4 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 80.4 percent from the free throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 37 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.2 rebounds per game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 116.8 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 116 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 30.7 points and 5.5 assists, while Josh Giddey is averaging 16 points and 5.7 assists. Luguentz Dort is the third double-digit scorer and Jalen Williams is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game.
Trends
The Pacers are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Thunder are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 home games and 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The over is 8-3 in Pacers last 11 overall. The over is 7-1 in Thunder last 8 overall. The Pacers are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings in Oklahoma City.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Indiana Pacers have fallen off a cliff over the last week, and now they're on the road, where they lose by an average of 5.1 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder have all of a sudden caught fire, and now they find themselves in the thick of the playoff race. At home, this is a game OKC should win and continue to build momentum. I'll lay the chalk.
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Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
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