The NBA game between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder will be on Thursday (5/12/2019) at 12:10PM AEDT and we take a look at the odds for both teams. The Thunder go into the game as favourites.
When: Thursday December 5th at 12:10PM AEDT
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Preview:
The Pacers have quietly been a very effective team this season, compiling a 13-7 record thus far. Things haven’t been as good in OKC, although some decent recent form has them at 8-11.
The Thunder are 1 point favourites in this one, getting roughly 40% of the early action. I’m going to go with the public in this one, taking Indiana as small road underdogs.
On a day where there are a ton of back-to-backs and injury concerns, there is a fair amount of certainty in this matchup. Neither side is dealing with any major injury (aside from the pre-season Oladipo one) and both enter this clash relatively healthy.
Where I see the advantage for Indiana here is on the interior. Although they haven’t been perfect defensively, Turner and Sabonis is a very strong offensive duo.
Both possess solid outside shooting range and should bring Steven Adams out of the paint. This will in turn open up driving lanes for Brogdon and Lamb, both of whom have impressed in the early-going.
I also like Indiana’s depth and see a clear advantage for their second unit here. The Holiday brothers and McDermott have formed a nice offensive trio, which should work well against OKC’s Schroeder led bench unit.
This is a relatively even matchup but I think the Pacers have the matchup advantages and closers to get the job done here. 1.5 points is nice insurance, although the outright win may be better value.
Odds:
Tip: Oklahoma City Thunder at $1.93
*Odds correct at time of posting. Subject to change
