🏀 NBA Finals: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
🕒 Time: 5:30 PM PT, Thursday, June 5
📍 Location: Paycom Center (Oklahoma City, OK)
Spread: Pacers +9.5 (-110) | Thunder -9.5 (-110)
Moneyline: Pacers +315 | Thunder -420
Total: 230.5 (O -110, U -110)
Series: Game 1 – NBA Finals
Matchup Breakdown:
The 2025 NBA Finals is here, with both teams seeking their first championship in their current cities. The Thunder, led by NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, have been dominant throughout the season and playoffs, boasting a 68–14 regular-season record and an 8–1 home record in the postseason. Gilgeous-Alexander has been exceptional, averaging 32.7 points per game in the playoffs.
The Pacers, under the guidance of head coach Rick Carlisle, have had a great playoff run, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks to reach the Finals. Tyrese Haliburton has been instrumental, leading the league in postseason assists (9.8 per game), while Pascal Siakam, the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, has provided veteran leadership and scoring.
Both teams play at a high pace and excel in scoring off turnovers, promising an up-tempo and entertaining series. The difference here is that one team plays excellent defense while the other does not. That’s why we see the Thunder as one of the bigger finals favorites in the last decade.
It’s a lot of points but the public is all over the Thunder I feel like, and the Pacers have continuously been doubted as underdogs in the past two rounds (I don’t know why — I picked them to win both series). The Pacers will probably lose this series 4-1, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come out and keep this game within 10 points. I have a few player bets and angles that I really like. I also like the over for this game.
Key Trends:
Thunder are 8–1 at home in the playoffs, with an average margin of victory of 24.6 points.
Pacers are 6–1 on the road in the playoffs.
The total has gone over in 3 of the last 4 games for both teams.
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3 Best Bets
Astros -1.5 (+105): Framber Valdez has been dominant recently, and the Astros look to clinch the series against the Pirates.
3 Fun Prop Bets
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. OVER 0.5 HR (+425): Guerrero's recent uptick in launch angle suggests a higher home run potential.
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3 Pitcher Props
Casey Mize UNDER 4.5 K (-115): With a hitter-friendly umpire behind the plate, Mize may struggle to rack up strikeouts.