Pacers vs. Thunder Picks and Prediction – 3/29/2025

Indiana Pacers (43-30) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (61-12)
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TV: ESPN

Previous Games:

• Pacers: Defeated the Wizards 162-109

• Thunder: Defeated the Grizzlies 125-104

Head-to-Head:

The Thunder have been dominant at home, covering the spread in 7 of their last 10 home games. They also hold an 8-game ATS winning streak, making them a strong favorite against Indiana, despite the Pacers' recent high-scoring performance.

Indiana Pacers Breakdown:

Indiana has been on a solid run, winning 8 of their last 10 games. Their offense has been red-hot, averaging 122.6 points per game, while shooting 50.7% from the field. However, their defense has been inconsistent, allowing 113.5 points per game.

Key Players:

• Tyrese Haliburton: 18.5 PPG, 9.3 APG

• Pascal Siakam: 20.7 PPG, 7.0 RPG

Oklahoma City Thunder Breakdown:

The Thunder are one of the best teams in the NBA, winning 9 of their last 10 games. They are averaging 122.9 points per game while holding opponents to just 108.3 points per game. Their defense has been a major factor in their success, allowing the fourth-fewest points per game in the league.

Key Players:

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.8 PPG, 6.3 APG

• Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.0 RPG

Betting Trends:

Indiana Pacers:

• 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games

• 2-8 ATS in their last 10 road games

Oklahoma City Thunder:

• 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games

• 7-3 ATS in their last 10 home games

Exact Score Prediction:

Oklahoma City Thunder 126 – Indiana Pacers 114

Our Best Bet:

Oklahoma City Thunder -9.5 (-110)

The Thunder have been dominant at home and continue to cover spreads with ease. With their strong defense and Indiana's road struggles, Oklahoma City should win and cover once again.