Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) drives to the hoop past Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) during the fourth quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
The Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder have certainly taken things to the next level. They have surpassed the excitement of the last two Finals series as we are nearing a Game 7 scenario.
In Game 4, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35-point performance willed his team to a 111-104 win. Can the Pacers showcase their resilience again in Game 5 to take the lead? Find the best Same Game Parlay for the match-up here based on BetMGM.
NBA Same Game Parlay: SGP for Thunder vs Pacers Finals Game 5
Spread: Indiana Pacers +9.5 (-110 Straight)
The Pacers have done a wonderful job of clearing the spread throughout the playoffs. They missed by a couple of points in Game 4, but still, they avoided a double-digit loss.
For Game 5, the bookmakers are projecting a double-digit loss, so expecting Indiana to avoid the fate is not a bloated expectation. They are usually incredible under the pump and know how to bounce back from their losses.
Indiana Pacers Points O 104.5 (-160 Straight)
The Pacers averaged 117 PPG entering the series, but interestingly, they haven’t touched that mark yet (Highest- 116 in Game 3). However, they haven’t scored fewer than 104 points against the most elite NBA defense this year.
Meanwhile, they have put up 107 or more in three of the four games. The Thunder’s defense will be brutal on their home floor, and I expect a low-scorer again. At the same time, I have faith in the Pacers to score at least 105 but not more than 110.
NBA SGP: Pacers +9.5 and O 104.5 Points for +135 at BetMGMThunder vs Pacers Finals Game 5 Same Game Parlay- Conclusion
This is a low-risk SGP. The battle lines are ever so close, and we are in for a thrilling finish. However, I like to play it safe. The expectations here from the Pacers are to perform at their usual level and at least keep it close. Thus, the bets above are huge possibilities.
I expect this game to be decided within 5-7 points, and the points tally for both teams to be in the 105-110 range.
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