The Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0) face the Indiana Pacers (0-0) in an NBA Finals rematch Thursday. Tip-off from Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Thunder vs. Pacers odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.
2024-25 regular-season series: OKC won 2-0
The Thunder opened their season with a double-overtime win over the Houston Rockets Tuesday. They failed to cover as 6.5-point favorites. G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just 5 points at halftime but finished with 35. F Chet Holmgren added 28 points and 7 boards. Will there be a carryover after SGA played 47 minutes and Holmgren had 38? They're already without F Jalen Williams (wrist).
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