Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Friday January 23 2026

By: Kyle Kargel Published 01/23/2026, 09:48 AM ET
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Pacers vs Thunder picks headline the Friday night slate as Indiana continues its road trip against a red-hot Oklahoma City team that is starting to flex its depth. This matchup carries a big spread and a rising total, making it a key spot for NBA picks bettors looking to balance form, fatigue, and market momentum.

TLDR - Picks and Prediction

  • Spread: Thunder -16
  • Total: Over 226.5
  • Projected Final Score: Thunder 128, Pacers 108
  • Oklahoma City has won seven of its last eight games.
  • The Thunder earned road wins by 32 points at Cleveland and 20 points at Milwaukee earlier this week.
  • Indiana has scored an average of 95.3 points per game on its current road trip.
  • Six of Oklahoma City’s last eight games have gone over the total.
  • The first meeting this season finished 141-135 in overtime.

Odds and Line Movement

Current Odds

Team Spread Total
Indiana +16 226.5
Oklahoma City -16 226.5

Line Movement - Spread

Date Indiana Oklahoma City
01/22 +15.5 -15.5
01/22 +16 -16

Line Movement - Total

Date Over Under
01/22 226.5 226.5

Pacers vs Thunder Game Preview and Analysis

Oklahoma City continues to surge despite a growing injury list. The Thunder earned an overtime win over Indiana earlier this season and have since hit another gear, dominating elite competition on the road this week. That kind of form matters, especially when returning home.

Indiana’s road trip has gone off the rails. Losses to Detroit, Philadelphia, and Boston have exposed an offense that has struggled to reach even 100 points per game. This is now the fourth straight road game, and the Pacers have not shown signs of turning things around.

Injuries will force Oklahoma City to rely more on scoring than defense, and that has shown up in the totals. Even while missing multiple rotation players, the Thunder continue to push pace and lean into offensive execution. Indiana’s defense has not been able to slow anyone down on this trip.

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The spread is large, but Indiana has shown enough offensive inconsistency that Oklahoma City can cover without needing a perfect defensive effort. The total is where things get interesting, as the Thunder can drive the pace on their own.

  • The over has hit in six of Oklahoma City’s last eight games.
  • Indiana is averaging just 95.3 points per game on its current road trip.
  • Oklahoma City has won seven of its last eight overall.

Key Injuries and Notes for IND and OKC

  • Oklahoma City: Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Alex Caruso, and Jalen Williams are out. Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins are questionable.
  • Indiana: Bennedict Mathurin remains out, Quenton Jackson is questionable.

Final Score Prediction

Thunder 128, Pacers 108

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ATS and Total Picks

  • ATS Pick: Thunder -16
  • Total Pick: Over 226.5
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