The Oklahoma City Thunder are overwhelming favorites to win the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. Jay-Z has placed a $1 million bet for the Thunder to win in exactly five games, as announced by Fanatics Sportsbook. If successful, the payout will be $3.3 million, surpassing the salary of Thunder backup big man Jaylin Williams.
The Thunder are currently -700 favorites to win their first title since relocating to OKC, marking the highest odds for any Finals team since the 2018 Golden State Warriors. Despite their strong defensive capabilities, the Pacers have shown resilience in the playoffs, including a second-round victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and multiple comebacks.
Game 1 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. at OKC’s Paycom Center on Thursday (ESPN), with the Thunder favored to win by 9.5 points.