2025 NBA Finals Preview: Thunder vs. Pacers - Odds, How to Watch, Time, Channel
The 2025 NBA Finals are finally here, as the top-seeded team in the West, the Oklahoma City Thunder, takes on the red-hot Indiana Pacers. Game 1 tips off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been the catalyst all postseason, averaging 29.8 points, 6.9 assists, and 5.7 rebounds as the Thunder cruised to the Finals with wins against the Memphis Grizzlies, the Denver Nuggets, and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Williams (20.4 points per game) and Chet Holmgren (8.6 rebounds per contest) have also come up big for the Thunder. The No. 4-seed Pacers, meanwhile, weren't exactly expected to get to this point. But thanks to huge performances from their superstar, Tyrese Haliburton (18.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game), they eliminated the Milwaukee Bucks, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the New York Knicks in impressive fashion. Balance has been the key for Indiana, a team with six players averaging double-digit scoring this postseason. The stage is set for an exciting NBA Finals matchup between two talented teams. Who will come out on top? Only time will tell, but one thing is for sure - this series is going to be a battle of epic proportions.
- Date: Thursday, June 5
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Okla.
- How to watch: ABC or streamed on Fubo
How to bet Game 1 (via BetMGM)
- Spread: Thunder (-9.5)
- Moneyline: Thunder -400, Pacers +310
- Over/Under: 230.5 total
With both teams bringing their A-game to the court, it's anyone's guess who will emerge victorious in this thrilling matchup. But one thing is certain - this series is going to be a battle that will be remembered for years to come. So buckle up and get ready for an epic showdown between two of the best teams in the league!
