As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to host the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Sunday, all eyes are on how the Thunder will respond after a stunning Game 1 collapse at home. Despite holding a 15-point lead with under nine minutes to play, Oklahoma City fell 111-110 after Tyrese Haliburton buried a 21-footer with 0.3 seconds left—his fourth game-winning or tying shot in the final five seconds this postseason.

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has not announced whether he’ll make adjustments to the team’s starting rotation. In Game 1, Oklahoma City opted for a smaller lineup, inserting rookie guard Cason Wallace into the first five instead of 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein. When asked if the lineup could change ahead of Game 2, Daigneault declined to commit, leaving the door open: “We’ll evaluate things internally and make the best decision for Sunday night.”

Pacers Look to Build on Historic Comeback

The Thunder will also be looking for better shot efficiency after finishing Game 1 at just 39.8 percent from the field and giving up a 56-39 rebounding margin. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 38 points but was the only Thunder player to crack 20. Jalen Williams and Luguentz Dort combined for 32 points, but Oklahoma City’s offense stalled late, scoring just 13 points in the final eight minutes.

The Pacers, meanwhile, enter Game 2 with momentum and a chance to take a commanding 2-0 series lead before the Finals shift to Indianapolis. “The Indiana Pacers have put themselves in prime position to start the 2025 NBA Finals,” and now have the opportunity to create some major distance.

Indiana’s Game 1 comeback was powered by six players in double figures and another massive effort on the boards. Obi Toppin added 17 off the bench, Pascal Siakam led with 19 and 10, and Haliburton once again delivered under pressure, despite a rough first half that included a season-high 19 turnovers for Indiana.

Sunday night’s game tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

Pacers vs. Thunder betting preview

Led by the likes of Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton, and Myles Turner, the Pacers are looking to overcome a Thunder side that boasts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren.

Explore the interactive widget below to view the latest spread, over/under, and moneyline betting odds and probabilities for the Pacers-Thunder matchup at Paycom Center.

This Game 2 prediction and best bet for Sunday’s NBA matchup between the Pacers and Thunder is from Dimers.com, a leader in sports betting predictions.

Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals is at Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. The winner of the best-of-seven series between the Thunder and Pacers will be crowned the NBA champion.

Check out all the important details on tonight’s game, as well as the best odds sourced from the top sportsbooks in the country.

Game details

Key information on the Pacers vs. Thunder matchup, including where the game is and what time it tips off.

Teams: Indiana Pacers vs. Oklahoma City ThunderWhat: NBA Finals, Game 2Date: Sunday, June 8, 2025Time: 8 p.m. ETLocation: Paycom CenterNBA standings: Current NBA standingsNBA news: Check the latest updates from the official NBA news siteOdds

The latest and best odds for the NBA battle between the Pacers and Thunder.

Spread: Pacers +10.5 (-105), Thunder -10.5 (-115)Moneyline: Pacers +450, Thunder -550Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110/-108)

The odds and lines presented in this article are the best available from selected sports betting sites at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Expert prediction: Pacers vs. Thunder

Using advanced data analysis and advanced algorithms, the experts at Dimers have performed 10,000 simulations of Sunday’s Pacers vs. Thunder matchup.

According to Dimers’ renowned predictive analytics model, the Thunder are more likely to beat the Pacers at Paycom Center. This prediction is based on the model giving the Thunder a 79% chance of winning the game.

Furthermore, Dimers predicts that the Pacers (+10.5) have a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 228.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.

These predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publication but are subject to potential changes.

Pacers vs. Thunder best bet

Our top pick for Pacers vs. Thunder in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday is to bet on the Pacers +10.5 (-105).

This expert betting advice is based on detailed modeling and valuable betting intelligence, designed to help you make more informed decisions.

Score prediction for Pacers vs. Thunder

Dimers’ predicted final score for Indiana vs. Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the NBA Finals has the Thunder winning 118-109.

This expert prediction is based on each team’s average score following 10,000 game simulations, offering a glimpse into the potential outcome.

NBA player props: Sunday

NBA player prop bets offer an exciting way to wager on the Pacers vs. Thunder matchup without necessarily betting on the result of the game itself.

Dimers, armed with the most reliable information available, projects key individual stats for each team, such as points, rebounds, and assists.

Pascal Siakam is expected to lead the Pacers with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to finish with 34 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists.

Pacers vs. Thunder prop picks

To get a better idea of how each player might impact the game, here is a breakdown of the projected box scores for both teams:

Indiana Pacers predictionPascal Siakam: 21 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 2 3PTTyrese Haliburton: 18 PTS, 5 REB, 9 AST, 3 3PTMyles Turner: 15 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 3 3PTAaron Nesmith: 12 PTS, 5 REB, 1 AST, 2 3PTAndrew Nembhard: 11 PTS, 3 REB, 5 AST, 1 3PTOklahoma City Thunder predictionShai Gilgeous-Alexander: 34 PTS, 6 REB, 7 AST, 2 3PTJalen Williams: 23 PTS, 6 REB, 6 AST, 2 3PTChet Holmgren: 17 PTS, 10 REB, 2 AST, 1 3PTLuguentz Dort: 10 PTS, 4 REB, 1 AST, 2 3PTIsaiah Hartenstein: 9 PTS, 8 REB, 2 AST, 0 3PTNBA Sunday: Pacers vs. Thunder

Get ready for Sunday’s matchup between the Pacers and Thunder in the 2025 NBA Finals, which is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET. We emphasize that all of the NBA best bets and NBA predictions on this page are derived from 10,000 data-driven simulations of the Pacers vs. Thunder matchup, and they are accurate at the time of publishing to help you make better decisions when placing bets at online sportsbooks.

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