Pacers vs. Thunder odds: Best bets, predictions for NBA Finals Game 2
Can Indiana stay in the game as a massive underdog in Game 2?
June 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM UTC · 3 min read
The Indiana Pacers entered the 2025 NBA Finals as historic underdogs but managed to steal Game 1 from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 111-110 thriller, thanks to Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch shot with 0.3 seconds remaining. The Thunder remain the prohibitive favorites (-350 at BetMGM) to win the series, but Game 2 is now crucial for Oklahoma City.
Oddsmakers have the Thunder as 10.5-point home favorites in Game 2 with a total of 228.5. Despite this, 69% of the wagers at BetMGM are on the Pacers to cover.
A bettor placed a $1.05 million wager on Oklahoma City to win the series at -700 odds in Las Vegas at an MGM book on Wednesday night. This person will be one of the Thunder’s biggest fans on Sunday night.
Handicapper Michael Fiddle shared his thoughts on some best bets for Game 2 of the finals:
Game 2: Indiana Pacers at Oklahoma City Thunder (-10.5, 228.5)
Fiddle: “I was on the over in Game 1, and while there was some late under money, the closing price of 230 I thought was right. Game 2 is another over spot. I think there will be fewer turnovers and more shot opportunities for both teams, especially Indiana—the Pacers shouldn’t have 18 turnovers in the first half again. Both teams are top three in pace and value possessions analytically. Oklahoma City should get to the line a little more often as well. Combine more shots with the clock stopped more often, easy baskets, and early market action, and I do think this is comfortable to go back to the over again.
“The full zig-zag is priced in at -11 for OKC. I can’t get there to back either side. I would understand if people want to back the Pacers again, but I would be very surprised if the 10.5’s weren’t taken by tip. I think any 10.5’s will be hit, and if it gets to 10, those will be snapped up as well. The Pacers at plus-11.5 or OKC at minus-10 will probably be sharp numbers to have by tip. There are more opportunities in the prop market, so it’s probably the better place to attack. And if you don’t have Oklahoma City futures for the series, I’d say now is the time.”
Best bets: Over 228.5, Pascal Siakam over 18.5 points, Lou Dort over 14.5 PRA