{"id":69840,"date":"2025-06-01T10:01:11","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/69840\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T10:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:01:11","slug":"predictions-odds-for-nba-finals-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/69840\/","title":{"rendered":"Predictions, odds for NBA Finals series"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Thunder storm past Timberwolves in WCF, punch ticket to NBA Finals<\/p>\n

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked as dominant as ever after closing out the Timberwolves 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals, trip to NBA Finals awaits.<\/p>\n

Sports Pulse<\/p>\n

The NBA Finals<\/a> have been set, and history is in the making as the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> will face off against the Indiana Pacers<\/a>. Both franchises are on the brink of their first NBA title, adding an extra layer of excitement to this already thrilling matchup.<\/p>\n

The Thunder secured their place in the finals with a decisive 124-94<\/a> victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> in Game 5. The 2025 NBA MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a>, excelled during the series, earning the Western Conference MVP title by averaging 35 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game against the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n

The Pacers will be making their first NBA Finals appearance since 2000. Indiana dispatched the New York Knicks<\/a> in six games behind a series MVP performance by Pascal Siakam<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With the stage set for the NBA Finals, anticipation is at its peak. The current predictions and viewing information for the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>‘s showdown against the Indiana Pacers<\/a> is here.<\/p>\n

More: No one will stop the Thunder from winning NBA championship<\/a><\/p>\n

Oklahoma Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers predictions: NBA Finals predictionsScooby Axson: Thunder in fiveJordan Mendoza: Thunder in sixLorenzo Reyes: Thunder in sixJames Williams: Thunder in sixJeff Zillgitt: Thunder in fiveOklahoma Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals odds<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0BetMGM<\/a>\u00a0(odds as of Saturday, May 31 at 11:45 p.m. ET), the Thunder are favored to win the NBA Finals:<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Thunder (-700); Pacers (+500)How to watch the NBA Finals<\/p>\n

The 2025 NBA Finals presented by YouTube TV will air on ABC. Fans can stream it on ESPN+, Fubo, and SlingTV.<\/p>\n

Game 1:\u00a0Pacers at Thunder (Thursday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)Game 2:\u00a0Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 8, 8 p.m. ET, ABC)Game 3:\u00a0Thunder at Pacers (Wednesday, June 11, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)Game 4:\u00a0Thunder at Pacers (Friday, June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)Game 5:\u00a0Pacers at Thunder, (Monday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)*Game 6:\u00a0Thunder at Pacers (Thursday, June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET, ABC)*Game 7:\u00a0Pacers at Thunder (Sunday, June 22, 8 p.m. ET on ABC)*<\/p>\n

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