OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers: Prediction, picks, injury updates and odds

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The OKC Thunder will host the Indiana Pacers at 7 p.m. CT Saturday.

OKC (61-12) earned a 125-104 home win over Memphis on Thursday. The Thunder has set a franchise record for wins in a regular season with nine games left on its schedule.

Indiana (43-30) dismantled Washington in a 162-109 road win on Thursday. The Pacers tied for the ninth-most points scored by a team during a regulation game in NBA history.

Here's a preview of the Thunder-Pacers game, including score predictions, betting odds and injury updates.

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Thunder vs. Pacers prediction, picks​

Justin Martinez: OKC 128, Indiana 116

Indiana's offense caught fire in a win over Washington on Thursday. The Pacers scored a franchise-record 162 points, and they went 27 for 47 from deep (57.4%). But it'll be tough to repeat that success against the Thunder, which has held its opponents to a league-low 3-point percentage of 34.1% this season. Even if Alex Caruso (low back spasm) isn't able to play, OKC has more than enough perimeter defenders to slow down Indiana and get the home win.

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Thunder vs. Pacers betting odds​

Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, March 28

Odds: Thunder by 10.5

Over/under: 239.5

Moneyline: OKC -500 | Indiana +375

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Thunder vs. Pacers injury updates​

Thunder: Alex Caruso (low back spasm) is questionable. Ousmane Dieng (left calf strain) is out. Alex Ducas (right quad strain) is out. Ajay Mitchell (right great toe surgery) is out. Nikola Topic (left knee surgery) is out. Aaron Wiggins (left Achilles tendinitis) is out. Jaylin Williams (left hip tightness) is questionable.

Pacers: RayJ Dennis (G League two-way) is doubtful. Enrique Freeman (G League two-way) is doubtful. Isaiah Jackson (right Achilles tendon tear) is out. Quenton Jackson (G League two-way) is probable. Bennedict Mathurin (left calf soreness) is out.

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Projected Thunder starting lineup​

(With season averages)

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 32.9 points, 5 rebounds and 6.3 assists
• Lu Dort: 9.9 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists
• Jalen Williams: 21.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists
• Chet Holmgren: 14.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.3 blocks
• Isaiah Hartenstein: 11.4 points, 11 rebounds and 3.9 assists

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Projected Pacers starting lineup​

• Tyrese Haliburton: 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.2 assists
• Andrew Nembhard: 10.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists
• Aaron Nesmith: 11.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists
• Pascal Siakam: 20.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists
• Myles Turner: 15.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.9 blocks

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What channel is Thunder vs. Pacers NBA game on tonight?​

The Thunder and Pacers will play at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 29, on FanDuel Sports Network and KSBI (Channel 52 in OKC and CW 19 in Tulsa).

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