Pacers vs Thunder NBA Preseason Prediction and Preview, Oct 13
Pacers vs Thunder is a preseason tune-up on Tuesday, October 13, tipping at 8:00 PM ET in Oklahoma City.
Price: Thunder 77¢, Pacers 23¢ (Polymarket, as of Tue 9:46 AM ET)
Kalshi: Thunder 74¢, Pacers 26¢
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What the price says
The market leans hard toward the Thunder: 77¢ to 23¢. Kalshi has the Thunder 3¢ cheaper at 74¢. That is up 5¢ from the Thunder’s opening price of 72¢.
Who will play, and for how long
Expect the regulars for a stint in each half at most. Late minutes go to rookies and camp invites.
Availability
As of Tue 9:46 AM ET. Statuses can change up to tip; in preseason, teams often rest healthy players without listing them.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 13
Jaylin Williams (Thunder): Day-To-Day, heel, expected back Oct 13
Kenrich Williams (Thunder): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 13
Jalen Williams (Thunder): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 13
Chet Holmgren (Thunder): Day-To-Day, quadriceps, expected back Oct 13
Ajay Mitchell (Thunder): Day-To-Day, rest, expected back Oct 13
T.J. McConnell (Pacers): Day-To-Day, undisclosed, expected back Oct 13
Johnny Furphy (Pacers): Out, right knee, expected back Jan 1
Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers): Day-To-Day, right ankle, expected back Oct 13
The rotations, by last season’s numbers
Last season’s numbers on this season’s rosters. In preseason they show who the regulars are, not how long they will play.
Pacers
Pascal Siakam: 33.2 min, 30.1% usage, 24.0 pts, 6.6 reb, 3.8 ast
Andrew Nembhard: 31.3 min, 23.6% usage, 16.9 pts, 2.8 reb, 7.7 ast
Kelly Oubre Jr.: 31.5 min, 18.1% usage, 14.1 pts, 5.0 reb, 1.6 ast (new, was PHI)
Aaron Nesmith: 29.7 min, 19.8% usage, 13.8 pts, 4.2 reb, 1.9 ast
Jarace Walker: 25.7 min, 20.7% usage, 11.6 pts, 5.1 reb, 2.5 ast
Tyrese Haliburton has looked fully healthy in limited preseason action so far. He’s the engine of the Pacers, so his return is obviously hugely impactful.
Out: Johnny Furphy.
Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 33.2 min, 33.3% usage, 31.1 pts, 4.3 reb, 6.6 ast
Jalen Williams: 28.4 min, 26.1% usage, 17.1 pts, 4.6 reb, 5.5 ast
Chet Holmgren: 28.9 min, 21.9% usage, 17.1 pts, 8.9 reb, 1.7 ast
Ajay Mitchell: 25.8 min, 21.8% usage, 13.6 pts, 3.3 reb, 3.6 ast
Cason Wallace: 26.6 min, 14.5% usage, 8.6 pts, 3.1 reb, 2.6 ast
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FAQ
Who is favored in Pacers vs Thunder?
The Thunder are the shorter side, so a win on them pays less per contract than the Pacers. Both prices sit at the top of this page and update live on NBA WIRE.
When and where is Pacers vs Thunder?
Tuesday, October 13, at 8:00 PM ET, in Oklahoma City.
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