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- The 2025 NBA Finals begin Thursday night in Oklahoma City, featuring the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers.this marks the Thunder's...
- Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder dominated the regular season, setting an NBA record by outscoring opponents by 12.9 points per game.
- The sportsline Projection Model forecasts 223 total points for Game 1, suggesting that the Under 230 has a 62.5% chance of hitting.
Thunder, Pacers Clash in 2025 NBA Finals Opener
Updated June 7, 2025
The 2025 NBA Finals begin Thursday night in Oklahoma City, featuring the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder and the Eastern Conference champion Indiana Pacers.this marks the Thunder’s first Finals appearance since 2012 and the Pacers’ first since 2000.Game 1 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET.
Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder dominated the regular season, setting an NBA record by outscoring opponents by 12.9 points per game. Their overall record stands at 80-18. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Oklahoma City is heavily favored to win the series and is a 9.5-point favorite in Game 1. Experts are closely watching key matchups and offering NBA Finals best bets.
The sportsline Projection Model forecasts 223 total points for Game 1, suggesting that the Under 230 has a 62.5% chance of hitting. Despite this, public betting trends favor the Over, with 92% of bets placed on it.SportsLine expert Mike Barner notes that Gilgeous-Alexander has recorded at least seven assists in eight of his last 12 playoff games.
What’s next
Looking ahead, the Stanley cup Finals continue Friday with Game 2 between the Panthers and oilers. The sportsline Projection Model favors Florida to even the series.