LiontipsIndiana Pacers - Oklahoma City Thunder: betting tip and bets on the NBA match
Command Analysis
Current form
The pacers have already accomplished the impossible, so even if they lose in the finals, they deserve no less praise than their opponent. Rick Carlisle's team went through a difficult path, beating Milwaukee, Cleveland and New York in the playoffs - teams that could easily replace the Pacers in the fight for the championship, but turned out to be weaker.
Indiana surprised at the start by sensationally defeating Oklahoma (111:110). However, the joy was short-lived - the thunders immediately recouped. After that, the teams exchanged wins again and came to the fifth key match. Despite Pascal Siakam's 28 points, his club lost. Indiana simply could not respond to the aggressive attacks of the Thunder and returned home with a defeat (109:120).
Disqualifications and injuries
Isaah Jackson will not play in the next meeting due to health problems.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the last 5 home games, Indiana has won.
Approximate line-up: Siakim - Nesmith, Turner - Nembhard, Haliburton.
Current form
The Thunder finished the regular season in first place in the Western Conference. Even then it was clear that the team was focused only on the championship. In the playoffs, Mark Dayno's guys beat Memphis, Denver and Minnesota. In the series against Nikola Jokic and the company, they had to show character, because the Nuggets did not give up until the last.
Oklahoma underestimated its opponent in the first match of the finals (110:111), but quickly came to its senses and equalized the score. Then history repeated itself - each side registered a victory. In the last game, Thunder was pushed with all their might. Jaylen Williams and Shay Gilges-Alexander gave the Indiana defense no chance, scoring 72 points between them. The team is in the lead in the series and can take the championship in the next match, but for this you need to win.
Disqualifications and injuries
Nikola Topic will not help his team in the next meeting due to a knee injury.
Interesting facts for betting
In 3 of the 5 previous head-to-head matches, Oklahoma celebrated the victory.
Approximate line-up: Williams - Dorth, Holmgren - Wallace, Gilges-Alexander.
Trends
The rate is the 1st quarter. Oklahoma's victory
In 4 of the last 5 head-to-head matches, the Thunder won in the first quarter.
1.661st quarterbet: total over 54.5 points
In 3 of the last 5 face-to-face matches in the first quarter, more than 54 points were scored.
1.50Tip and bets
Indiana became the main opening of the season, standing up to the competition and surprising everyone. Reaching the finals is already a great achievement, although the struggle continues. The Pacers will play their next game at home and intend to even the score, although there are not many forces left.
Oklahoma joined the game after losing the first game. The team has fantastic performers who make history, which is what Shay Gilges-Alexander is worth. Thunder won an important victory and took the lead, there is only one step left to take to the championship. In our opinion, the visitors will beat the opponent even on the road.
Our prediction is that Oklahoma will win with a handicap of (-5) points in 1.80
Bet on the total
The Indiana players understand that there is no room for error. The team will throw all their strength forward to even the score. Oklahoma is unlikely to want to prolong the series and is ready to end it in Indianapolis, betting on the attack. We expect a spectacular and productive match.
Betting Tip - total more than 219.5 points for 1.80
Betting on statistics
Thunder has relied on an attacking style all season and is unlikely to change tactics in the decisive match. All the key players are in the lineup, so Oklahoma has everything to prove itself under the opponent's ring.
Prediction – Oklahoma's individual total is over 113 points in 1.78
