<p>On October 12, a handful of matches will take place across the US, including the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba-futures/nba-futures-2026-9324399">favourite in the latest futures 2026 market</a>, the Oklahoma City Thunder.&nbsp;</p> <p>OKC Thunder will have already played a handful of games to this point, but they have been in mixed form as they aim to defend their NBA championship from last season. Still, will their clash on October 12 be a step in the right direction, or could another team be identified as a potential outsider?</p> <h2>NBA Preseason October 12 Betting Preview</h2> <p>As part of the NBA preseason slate, there are four more games scheduled to take place across Sunday, October 12, for Aussies:</p> <ul> <li>Indiana Pacers vs Oklahoma City Thunder (09:00 AEST)</li> <li>Memphis Grizzlies vs Atlanta Hawks (10:00 AEST)</li> <li>Dallas Mavericks vs Charlotte Hornets (10:30 AEST)</li> <li>Phoenix Suns vs Brooklyn Nets (21:00 AEST)</li> </ul> <p>The game of the day will undoubtedly be the one between the Pacers and OKC, as it will be a repeat of the 2025 NBA Finals. That was an epic that went to seven games, with the Thunder eventually winning 4-3. The results were back and forth, with neither team able to win two consecutive matches.</p> <p>The preseason matchup will be a little different, as the Pacers will be without Tyrese Haliburton; their star guard ruptured his Achilles tendon in Game 7 and will miss the entire upcoming campaign. It could be a game that MVP winner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander features in, although he has been rested for much of the preseason period ahead of their title defence.</p> <p>Elsewhere, the other three matches can provide plenty of interest to bettors. The Atlanta Hawks were beaten by the Houston Rockets and will aim to bounce back against the Memphis Grizzlies. They have a talented roster, with Trae Young, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Zaccharie Risacher all aiming to get warm. The Hawks are an outsider for the NBA Finals, but if they heat up, they could be a legitimate contender.</p> <h2>NBA Preseason October 12 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>You can bet on every game in the lead-up to the 2025/26 NBA regular season, as we have a dedicated <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/basketball-us/nba-preseason-matches">NBA preseason match betting odds</a> page that provides you with excellent coverage.</p> <p>For the fixtures to be played on October 12, you’ll find many betting options available. Our top picks and betting predictions include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>OKC to take the victory over the Pacers</strong> - expect the trend to continue from the 2025 NBA Finals.</li> <li><strong>Hawks over the Grizzlies</strong> - use player props, including total points on individuals like Young.</li> <li><strong>Mavericks to win against Hornets</strong> - Cooper Flagg to add to his 10 points as he becomes accustomed to NBA play; a good ‘over’ bet on the points line.</li> <li><strong>Suns and Nets to be close</strong> – we think it’s worth going with the spread in this one.</li> </ul>