Oklahoma-City-Thunder-vs-Indiana-Pacers: prediction for the NBA match
Oklahoma City Thunder has had an advantage lately. The team managed to win in two instances, and once again proved stronger than the Indiana Pacers. It is also important to note that in two cases, the winning teams could not be determined in regular time and had to settle it in overtime. In those instances, they exchanged victories playing away.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma has secured victories in the last three consecutive matches. Mark Daigneault’s team, on March 11, dominated “Memphis” on their home court with a score of 124-93. The most significant contributions to the victory came from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23 points) and Kenrich Williams (22). Josh Giddey recorded a double-double with 16 points, ten rebounds, and four assists. The “Thunder” (45 wins and 19 losses) has taken the lead in the Western Conference. “Oklahoma” approaches the upcoming match with a formidable lineup.
Indiana Pacers
Indiana has secured two victories in the last three matches. Rick Carlisle’s team, on March 11, defeated “Orlando” on the road with a score of 111-97. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton were the top scorers for the winners, each scoring 20 points. Oshae Brissett and T.J. McConnell contributed 17 points each. The “Pacers” (36 wins and 29 losses) occupy the seventh place in the East. Benedict Mathurin, a key substitute player, is currently sidelined with an injury.
Prediction
Bookmakers' analysts consider "Oklahoma" the unequivocal favorite in the upcoming match. It's not even worth arguing with them. The "Thunder" has gained momentum in recent matches and has placed a serious bet on winning the conference. Facing a mid-table opponent won't hinder their efforts to improve their standings. Our prediction is a victory for "Oklahoma" with a handicap (-5.5) points, considering overtime, at 1.73. "Oklahoma" has shown good scoring performance this season, with an average of 120.4 points. At home matches, this figure is slightly higher, at 123.1. Everything suggests that this game will be open once again. The "Thunder" will likely put up a decent score against their opponent. Our prediction is the individual total for "Oklahoma" to be over 123.5 points, considering overtime, at 2.02. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.73. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
