El Jefe
The Indiana Pacers (20-40) will go up against the Oklahoma City Thunder (18-40) in Indianapolis on Friday, February 25 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Indiana, the home team, have only won two out of the last ten games, whereas Oklahoma, the visitors, have won just four out of the last ten games. The action might start at 7:00 PM ET, but you’re going to want to get your bets in now!
For context related to Friday’s matchup, how have the Pacers and the Thunder performed versus each other in the past?
This season, the franchises have battled in one matchup and the Pacers bested Oklahoma. In their most recent meeting on January 28, 2022, the score was 110-113 in favor of the Pacers. Indiana had a 50% field goal percentage and a 33.33% three pointer percentage, whereas Oklahoma had a 55.77% field goal percentage and a 32.56% 3-point percentage. The former totaled 15 rebounds and 25 assists; the latter had 6 rebounds and 22 assists. We’ll see what happens when the Pacers welcome their opponents at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
Betting Preview for the Indiana Pacers vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, February 25
Where:
Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis
When:
Friday, February 25, 2022
Betting on the Indiana Pacers
Record:
20-40 |
Central Division Standing:
4
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards in their most recent game on Wednesday, 113-108, due to the solid efforts of Tyrese Haliburton and Terry Taylor. Haliburton amassed 21 points and 14 assists, whereas Terry Taylor had 18 points. The Pacers are currently 13th in the conference. Make sure you read our evaluation of the odds for Friday’s game below and consider how the team’s recent performance could impact their meeting versus Oklahoma.
Absences and Injuries
The Pacers have zero injured players ruled out, including T.j. Warren, due to Covid.
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
Record:
18-40 |
Northwest Division Standing:
5
The Oklahoma City Thunder have won just four out of the last ten games and are in the bottom position in the division and currently 14th in the conference. In their most recent game they lost to the Phoenix Suns, 104-124, due in part to a less than stellar performance from the team’s heavy hitters. To that end, Gilgeous-Alexander supplied 32 points and oshua Giddey had 15 points. Check out our assessment below to learn how this performance has shaped their odds for the upcoming game versus Indiana on Friday.
Absences and Injuries
The Thunder have no injured players ruled out.
Odds Report: Moneyline, Over/Under and Spread Picks | Pacers vs. Thunder
Moneyline Pick: Indiana Pacers (-300) at Fanduel
The Indiana Pacers are favored to win according to the betting market. The team has been enjoying a productive beginning to February with a win percentage of 20.0% in the last 10 games (a record of two wins and eight losses). Oklahoma’s win percentage is higher at 40.0% for this month (four wins and six losses) by comparison.
Over/Under Pick: Under 217.5 Total Points (-110) at Pointsbet
The Pacers have logged an average of 112.2 points a game in the 10 games since January 30. On the other side of the court, the Thunder are getting 103.4 points a game up through now this month.
Spread Pick: Indiana Pacers -7.00 Points (-110) at Fanduel
The Indiana Pacers will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover.
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