2025 NBA Finals Odds, Series Preview and Expert Pick

The NBA heads into a new era in this year’s Finals when the scorching Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers. Both the Pacers and Thunder efficiently handled their conference opponents during the playoffs. Heading into the Finals, the Thunder is a massive -750 favorite. But the Pacers have been underdogs before, only to step it up in the postseason. Will Oklahoma City cap their remarkable season with a Finals victory? Or will Indiana continue to prove their doubters wrong? Check out 2025 NBA Finals odds, analysis, a preview, and a pick for the 2025 NBA Finals.

2025 NBA Finals Series Preview and Information

PACERS. THUNDER.

The #NBAFinals presented by @YouTubeTV are officially set!

Game 1: Thursday, June 5th at 8:30pm/et on ABC pic.twitter.com/vkBIUyf8UO

— NBA (@NBA) June 1, 2025

• When: Thursday, June 5 – Sunday, June 22 (if necessary)
• Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK / Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana
• 2025 NBA Finals Series Odds: Oklahoma City Thunder -750 / Indiana Pacers +530

Led by MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced a single challenge during the Western Conference Playoffs. The Denver Nuggets pushed Oklahoma City to a 7-game series, but other than the Nuggets, it was smooth sailing for SGA and his teammates.

OKC dominated Memphis in 4 games. Then, after the scintillating series versus the Nuggets, the Thunder beat up Ant Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in 5 games. Indiana entered the Eastern Conference Finals versus the New York Knicks as an underdog. As the 4-seed in the playoffs, the Pacers handled the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. In their second series, Indiana knocked off the No. 1 seed Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. The Knicks rallied somewhat in the Conference Finals, but Indiana prevailed in 6 games.

Heading into the NBA Finals, most believe SGA and his mates will get it done. But it isn’t easy to count out Tyrese Haliburton and the never-quit Pacers.

Why Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder to Win the 2025 NBA Finals?

No team has been as brilliant all season as the young Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder went 68-14 during the regular season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was reminiscent of Michael Jordan when averaging 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game. SGA shot a ridiculous close to 52% from the field.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to get to the free-throw line makes him almost impossible to stop. But the Thunder are much more than just SGA. Chet Holmgren has emerged as one of the league’s top big men, and Isaiah Hartenstein averages a double-double with 11.2 points and 10.7 boards per game.

Why Bet on the Indiana Pacers to Win the 2025 NBA Finals?

Since the start of 2025, the Indiana Pacers have been one of the best teams in the NBA. The Pacers won 33 games after January 1. They carried their hot streak into the playoffs, where they efficiently handled Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, as well as Donovan Mitchell and the top-seeded Cavaliers.

In the series versus the Knicks, Indiana took the first two games. Jalen Brunson and NYK played well to cut the Pacers’ series lead to 3-2, but Haliburton and his buds dominated the Knicks in Game 6. Indiana has no fear and will head into the Finals with a chip on their shoulders.

2025 NBA Finals Betting Analysis and Prediction

The Pacers deserve their spot in the NBA Finals, but beating Brunson and the Knicks —the reigning MVP and the best team in the NBA —are two entirely different things. Indiana doesn’t have a deep enough bench, and there aren’t enough great players around Haliburton to get by SGA and the Thunder.

Oklahoma City is a complete team. It’s one that not only includes a point guard MVP and a great big man in Holmgren but also an underrated true center in Hartenstein. The Thunder play defense better than any team in the league. It will be shown in this series. Thunder win in 5, and SGA will lift the Finals MVP as the -550 favorite.

2025 NBA Finals Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder in 5

2025 NBA Finals MVP Pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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