| MATCHUP | Indiana Pacers | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-35 | 37-8 |
| Spread | +15.5 -105 | -15.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +700 | -1100 |
| Total | Over 226.5 (-110) | Under 226.5 (-110) |
| Where | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FanDuel SN OK | |
The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Friday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s a Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Pick.
Indiana Pacers Betting Preview
The Indiana Pacers lost to the Celtics and 76ers, and they play the Hawks next. The Pacers have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
The Indiana Pacers are averaging 110.6 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 118.3 points on 48.3 percent shooting. Pascal Siakam is averaging 23.6 points and 6.9 rebounds, while Bennedict Mathurin is averaging 17.8 points and 5.5 rebounds. Andrew Nembhard is the third double-digit scorer, and Obi Toppin is grabbing 6.7 rebounds. The Indiana Pacers are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 77.6 percent from the free-throw line. The Indiana Pacers are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.8 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cavs and Bucks, and then play the Raptors next. The Thunder have won 41 of their last 49 regular season games.
The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.4 points on 8.9 percent shooting and allowing 108.4 points on 43.7 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.9 points and 6.4 assists, while Chet Holmgren is averaging 18.1 points and 8.3 rebounds. Jalen Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Ajay Mitchell is grabbing 3.4 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.5 percent from beyond the arc and 82.6 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 37.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.9 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Pacers have lost each of their last 12 road games against Western Conference opponents.
- The Thunder have won 44 of their last 45 night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The Pacers have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four road games against teams that held a winning record.
Why the Indiana Pacers will win
- The Thunder have lost six of their last seven night games against Pacers teams that held a losing record.
- The road team has won three of the Thunder’s last four games.
- The Pacers have covered the spread in each of their last four night games against the Thunder following a road loss.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games against Eastern Conference opponents following a win.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the Pacers’ last 10 games as underdogs have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Thunder’s last three home games following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Cason Wallace ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for steals per 36 minutes (2.8) this season.
- Isaiah Joe ranks 8th amongst qualified players for three-pointers made per 36 minutes (4.1) this season.
Indiana Pacers Player Facts
- Pascal Siakam is one of only three qualified players in the league to be leading their team in rebounds per game (7.0) and three-point shooting percentage (38.6%) this season.
- Andrew Nembhard ranks 3rd amongst qualified Forwards for assists per game (7.1) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+13.6).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent turnovers per game this season (17.8).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for true shooting percentage this season (55.0%).
- The Pacers rank 30th in the league for offensive rating this season (108.7).
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
The Thunder will be without Thomas Sorber, Alex Caruso, Ajay Mitchell, Jalen Williams, Nikola Topic, and Isaiah Hartenstein. Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins are questionable.
The Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton, Obi Toppin, and Bennedict Mathurin. Quenton Jackson is questionable.
Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
The Pacers are getting healthy, but they’re not winning, so I can understand them being large underdogs still. However, the Thunder aren’t the cover machines they were seasons ago with their 23-22 ATS record. Since January 4, the Thunder are 1-5 ATS as a double-digit favorite and 3 of those failed covers were outright losses. OKC also has a long list of injuries which makes this line even less attractive. The Thunder just aren’t an automatic bet the way they’ve been in the past two seasons. Give me the points with the Pacers.