Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks and Predictions for Friday, January 23, 2026
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Indiana vs Oklahoma City Information
The Indiana Pacers will be on the road Friday night with an 8:00 PM match-up inside the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Indiana has been terrible this season, one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference, well below .500 on the year, riding a lengthy losing streak following a 15-point road loss to the Boston Celtics in their last outing. The Oklahoma City Thunder return home Friday night as the best team in the Western Conference, well above .500 on the year, and currently the top team in the Northwest Division. Stay in the news with our NBA Picks.
Indiana Preview
Offensively, Indiana has averaged 110.1 points on 44% shoot from the floor this season, but the Pacers have averaged just 36.75 points per game over their last four losses. Defensively, Indiana is allowing 118.3 points per game this season and has given up an average of 117.4 points over its last five outings, resulting in 4 losses. Pascal Siakam leads the Indiana offense this season, averaging 23.6 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. Benedict Mathurin is second on the roster, averaging 17.8 points. Obi Toppin has averaged 14 points per game this season, but he has played just three times. Andrew Nembhardt averages 17.6 points and leads the team, dishing out 7.1 assists. Aaron Nesmith is the fifth player on the roster in double digits, with 13.4 points per game in the season.
Oklahoma City Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder is one of the best offensive teams in the league, averaging 121.4 points on 49% from the floor. Defensively, Oklahoma City has been just as stout, holding opponents to 108 points per game this season and giving up an average of 101.4 points over its last five wins. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Oklahoma City offense this season, averaging 31.8 points and 6.2 assists per game. Chet Holmgren is second on the team, averaging 18 points to go along with the team-leading 8.4 rebounds. Jalen Williams averaged 16.8 points, and Ajay Mitchell is averaging 14 points per game. Isaiah Hartenstein is fifth on the team, averaging 11.2 points, and Aaron Wiggins is 6th on the team, averaging 10.4 points per game.
Indiana vs Oklahoma City Prediction
Oklahoma City is a far better team in this matchup and will have no issues Friday night. Look for the Thunder to dominate this game, start to finish, as they coast to an easy win. Take the Thunder Friday night to continue their winning ways as they pick up a blowout win and cover at home against one of the worst teams in the NBA. Final Score Prediction, Oklahoma City Thunder win and cover 129-112.
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