For the first time since 2006, the NBA Finals will feature two cities vying for their first championships with the Oklahoma City Thunder facing the Indiana Pacers . OKC's only title in franchise history came when the team was still in Seattle, while Indiana's only championships in team history came when it was in the ABA. Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals begins on Thursday, with Oklahoma City holding home-court advantage. Both making NBA bets on a game-by-game basis and making NBA picks for the series will be popular wagering strategies at various betting sites .

The latest Pacers vs. Thunder odds to win the series from list Oklahoma City as the -750 series favorite (risk $750 to win $100), with Indiana at +500. The over/under for total games in the series is 5.5, with the Over shade

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