Thunder vs. Pacers Picks & Best Bets 26th Dec 2024: NBA Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
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The Indiana Pacers will meet the Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA action on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Pacers will be led by Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner, while the Thunder have Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Thursday's NBA matchup using state-of-the-art AI technology to determine the best Thunder vs. Pacers bets, player props and predictions.
According to our predictions, the Thunder will likely defeat the Pacers with a projected final score of 115-111.
To get the maximum value from these predictions, we continually monitor the best odds for each market. This ensures that the sportsbooks listed below are currently offering the highest payouts for the plays identified.
Our Thunder vs. Pacers Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Thunder vs. Pacers picks fuse the power of AI, data and analytics to create NBA picks that are free from the emotional biases often associated with human-made picks.
Thunder vs. Pacers Game Information
- Game Date: Thursday, December 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Spread: Thunder -5 / Pacers +5
- Moneyline: Thunder -215 / Pacers +185
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 227.5 Points (-110/-108)
Pacers +5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook
- According to our simulations, the Pacers have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the Thunder have a probability of 48%.
- FanDuel Sportsbook offers odds of -106 for the Pacers +5, presenting a favorable 1% edge for them to cover.
Total Points Under 227.5 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
- The over/under for total points scored is set at 227.5 at DraftKings Sportsbook, which offers the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis suggests a 51% chance of the 227.5-point total staying under.
Thunder vs. Pacers Moneyline Odds
The sportsbooks have released the moneyline odds for this matchup, with the Oklahoma City Thunder at -215 via FanDuel Sportsbook, whilst the Indiana Pacers are available at +185 with DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to the model, the Thunder are favored to win this game, with our projections assigning them a 65% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Thunder are more likely to win, DraftKings Sportsbook offers +185 odds on the Pacers moneyline, providing an edge of 0.2%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Thunder vs. Pacers
Here are the projected points, rebounds, assists and 3-pointers made by each team's leading players. We compare these projections with the odds and lines from sportsbooks to generate NBA player props for Thursday's Thunder vs. Pacers game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 31 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| Jalen Williams | 22 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 11 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Luguentz Dort | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Isaiah Joe | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Isaiah Hartenstein Under 12.5 Rebounds (-112)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Hartenstein Under 12.5 Rebounds | FanDuel Sportsbook | Get Offer | -112 |
- Our top prop bet for the Thunder is on Isaiah Hartenstein to record under 12.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 10 rebounds, giving us an edge of 11.4% on the -112 odds offered by FanDuel.
Indiana Pacers Prediction
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascal Siakam | 19 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Tyrese Haliburton | 17 | 5 | 8 | 3 |
| Myles Turner | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Bennedict Mathurin | 16 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| T.J. McConnell | 11 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5 Rebounds (+124)
| Pick | Operator | New Users | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5 Rebounds | DraftKings Sportsbook | Get Offer | +124 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pacers is on Tyrese Haliburton to record over 4.5 rebounds.
- Our analysis projects him to put up 5 rebounds, giving us an edge of 9.6% on the +124 odds offered by DraftKings.
These NBA player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Thunder vs. Pacers Betting Trends
In addition to our NBA prop picks, we have compiled the best Thunder vs. Pacers trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this matchup.
Isaiah Hartenstein Over 0.5 Total Steals
Isaiah Hartenstein has recorded at least one steal in 9 of his last 11 games (82% of the time). You can bet on him to do it again at odds of -145 (59% implied probability), available at Bet365.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 1.5 Total Steals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had more than 1.5 steals in 9 of his last 10 appearances (90%). You can make a bet that he'll record over 1.5 steals again at odds of -162 (62%), available at FanDuel.
Myles Turner Over 1.5 Total Assists
Myles Turner has had more than 1.5 assists in 7 of his last 11 appearances (64%). You can wager on him to record over 1.5 assists again at odds of +165 (38%), again available at Bet365.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Isaiah Hartenstein of the Thunder to record under 12.5 rebounds, with an edge of 11.4% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are placing a bet on the Pacers +5 to cover.
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