Thunder vs Pacers Picks and Prediction – 4/5/2024

By: Eddie Kline |

Last Updated: 04/04/2024 at 8:14 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder at Indiana Pacers 04/05/24 - NBA Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/5/2024, 11:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: IND -5 ; O/U 235.5

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Gainbridge Fieldhouse will play host to a Friday night NBA clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The Thunder (52-24) are seven games above .500 on the road and are one game back of two teams for the top spot in the Western Conference standings. On Wednesday, Oklahoma City was outscord by 25 points during the fourth quarter of an ugly 135-100 road loss against Boston.

All five Oklahoma City starters scored in double figures and were led by Josh Giddey with 17 points (7-11 FG). Lu Dort converted all nine free-throw attempts and finished with 15 points. Isaiah Joe added 13 points and three rebounds off the Thunder bench. 

The Indiana Pacers have won 23 of their first 38 home games and are tied with Miami for sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Pacers (43-34) rank second in the league in offensive efficiency and are scoring 122.7 points per game. On Wednesday, Indiana was unable to make the plays down the stretch of a 115-111 road loss against Brooklyn. 

Indiana F Pascal Siakam tallied a team-high 26 points on 12-for-27 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds. All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton scored 24 points (9-22 FG) and dished out eight assists. Obi Toppin added 14 points and eight rebounds off the bench for the Pacers, who missed 28 of 38 three-point attempts. 

Thunder vs Pacers Prediction

Thunder vs Pacers Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Thunder

Oklahoma City are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games.
Oklahoma City are 10-5 SU in their last 15 games.

Pacers

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Indiana's last 11 games at home.
Indiana are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City.
Indiana are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Western Conference.

Our Free NBA Pick for Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder

Indiana Pacers -5

Oklahoma City G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quad) has been ruled out and F Jalen Williams (ankle) is listed as doubtful for this game. These are two of the top offensive teams in the league, so the over is worth a look. The stronger play is on the Pacers to cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Indiana Pacers win 123-113.