The No. 1-seeded OKC Thunder will face the No. 4 Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.
OKC advanced with a 4-1 series win over Minnesota, while Indiana advanced with a 4-2 series win over New York. Game 1 of the finals is set for 7:30 p.m. CT Thursday, June 5, in Oklahoma City (ABC).
Here’s a look at how the Thunder-Pacers series is projected to play out:
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Indiana boasts a lethal offense, and it has no shortage of weapons with one of the NBA’s deepest benches. But OKC has no shortage of defenders. Tyrese Haliburton will be swarmed by elite defenders such as Lu Dort and Alex Caruso, and the Thunder’s strong transition defense will make it difficult for the Pacers to play their fast brand of basketball. And while Indiana’s defense has improved, it won’t have many answers for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. OKC will win this series in six games and claim its first championship in franchise history.
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BetMGM: OKC (-800) is the favorite to win the NBA Finals series vs Indiana
OKC opened as a -800 favorite to beat Indiana in the NBA Finals.
Series winner: OKC -800 | Indiana + 550Win in 4: OKC +375 | Indiana +8000Win in 5: OKC +190 | Indiana +3500Win in 6: OKC +375 | Indiana +1300Win in 7: OKC +425 | Indiana +1600
Thunder vs. Pacers Game 1 betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, May 31
Odds: OKC by 8.5Over/under: 230.5Moneyline: OKC -400 | Indiana +300
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