The Oklahoma City Thunder<\/b> (31-25) and Indiana Pacers<\/b> (23-33) may not have a similar record, but they\u2019re both right in the thick of the playoff race. Visit Cappers Picks for free NBA picks all year. <\/p>\n
Both teams are playing great basketball right now. <\/p>\n
\nNBA Free Prediction<\/h3>\n
Indiana<\/a> vs OKC<\/a><\/strong>
\nWhen: Tuesday, February 24th 2015 at 8:00pm ET
\nWhere: Chesapeake Energy Arena
\nTV: NBA TV
\nNBA Gambling Line: Thunder \u20136.5 (-110)
\nNBA Gambling O\/U Line: 204.5 Points<\/b>
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The Thunder have won six games in a row while the Pacers have won three games in a row. Something will have to give in this match-up.<\/p>\n
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Unfortunately, Durant is going to miss this match-up again tonight. He\u2019s out for the week at the very least and he may be out even longer. That means Westbrook is going to have to ball out for the next week.<\/p>\n
Westbrook is a superstar, but he elevates his game when Durant is out and turns into the best player in the NBA in my opinion. He\u2019s ultra aggressive, attacks the hoop and fills up every statistical category.<\/p>\n
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OKC has some new depth on the team as well. Singler is now on the team for bench depth, but he\u2019s going to start with Durant out. Kanter was picked up as well and he\u2019s starting at center right now.<\/p>\n
Kanter should remain the starter even once Adams is back from injury. The Pacers are healthy except for George, which is a welcome sign for this team, as they\u2019ve been banged up for most of the season.<\/p>\n
Indiana struggles to score (96.2 PPG \u2013 23rd), but they do a lot of other stuff well. They rank 6th in points allowed (97.2 PPG) and 8th in rebounds (44.8 RPG). This is a gritty team with a lot of toughness.<\/p>\n
Hibbert is having a much better season than he had last year. West is as consistent as usual although his numbers are down a bit across the board. Hill and Miles have also stepped up and played well this year.<\/p>\n
This is a game where the Thunder are likely to have some trouble. Hill isn\u2019t a bad defender and will likely cause some issues for Westbrook. West will also rough up Ibaka in the paint and keep him on his toes.<\/p>\n
That worries me, as Ibaka isn\u2019t that tough in the paint and West\u2019ll likely frustrate him. <\/p>\n
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With Durant out the point spread is a bit high in my opinion and I\u2019ll be betting on the Pacers to cover the line.<\/p>\n
4* Free NBA Picks: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder<\/h3>\n
Westbrook isn\u2019t going to be able to beat this team on his own. The Pacers play great defense, especially against big men. Ibaka and Kanter will struggle to get going and that\u2019s really all OKC can throw at IND.<\/p>\n
Indiana Pacers +6.5 (-110)<\/b><\/p>\n
Waiters is coming off the bench and he isn\u2019t playing that well. I also expect the Pacers to slow the pace down as much as possible on the road. Look for this game to stay under and the Indy to cover.<\/p>\n
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