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Indiana vs. Oklahoma. NBA Match Prediction
On December 27, Indiana will host one of the leaders of the Western Conference, Oklahoma, on their home court. Both teams have been playing great in recent rounds, so this match promises to be a serious test for both teams. Will the Pacers be able to defeat a strong opponent on their home court? - read our forecast
Command Analysis
Indiana Pacers
USACurrent form
The Pacers have picked up a good pace in the championship, which allowed them to join the fight for a place in the top 6 of the Eastern Conference. Rick Carlisle charges have won five games in a row and secured seventh place in the standings.
In the last round, the team sensationally beat Golden State in San Francisco (111:105). The success was achieved thanks to the brilliant play of Miles Erner and Pascal Siakam, who managed to score 43 points together. Now Indiana will have to demonstrate its best qualities, because one of the strongest teams in the league, Oklahoma, is coming to visit.
Disqualifications and injuries
Isaiah Jackson and James Wiseman are out next game with injuries.
Interesting facts for betting
The Pacers' winning streak lasts five matches.
Probable lineup: Mathurin - Siakim, Turner - Nembhard, Haliburton.
Oklahoma City Thunder
USACurrent form
The Thunder are confidently maintaining a high standard and continue to lead the Western Conference. The team, led by Mark Daigneault, has balanced its game in attack and defense, which has allowed it to achieve a series of confident victories.
In the last match, Oklahoma defeated Washington (123:105) thanks to the phenomenal play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 41 points. The leader of the Thunder proves his high class in every game, leading the team to new victories. A difficult trip to Indianapolis is ahead, but the Thunder are ready to fight.
Disqualifications and injuries
Brandon Carlson, Adam Flagler, Chet Holmgren and Nikola Topic are still recovering from injuries and will not help the team in the next game.
Interesting facts for betting
This season, the Thunder have only lost three times on the road.
Tentative lineup: Williams - Dort, Hartenstein - Joe, Gilgeous-Alexander.
Trends
Bet 1st quarter. Oklahoma win
In 3 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Thunder have won in the first quarter.
1.75Bet 1st quarter: total under 57 points
Only 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games have seen more than 57 points scored in the first quarter.
1.94Tip and bets
Oklahoma City has shown consistency and continues to dominate the Western Conference. The team is built around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is living up to his status as the Thunder leader.
This match will be a test of strength for Indiana. The Pacers are in good shape and can put up serious resistance to the leader of the West. In our opinion, the hosts will take advantage of the home arena factor and at least avoid a rout.
Our prediction is a victory for Indiana with a handicap of (+5.5) points for 1.83
Bet on total
The match promises to be tense, as both teams will focus more on the result than on the spectacle. The visitors control the game, and the hosts know how to play defensively, so most likely the total will not be broken.
Forecast - total under 228 points for 1.73
Bet on statistics
We expect Indiana to rely on defense, trying to slow down the pace of the game. The Thunder don't always dominate in matches with the Pacers, so it quite possible that the Western leader won't be able to beat their individual total.
Prediction - Oklahoma individual total under 117.5 points for 1.76
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