2025 NBA Finals: Thunder vs. Pacers – Everything You Need to Know!

🧠 Who’s Favored to Win?

According to BetMGM:

• Thunder: -700 (clear favorites)

• Pacers: +500 (underdogs with heart)

For Game 1, the Thunder are favored by 9.5 points. That’s a big spread, but don’t forget — the Pacers have been defying the odds all playoffs long.

📺 What About TV Ratings?

Some folks are worried the smaller-market teams might mean lower TV ratings. But the NBA sees it differently. This is a showcase of rising stars, and a glimpse at the future of basketball. Plus, with a new media deal (including Amazon, NBC, and ESPN), the league isn’t sweating the numbers — they’re focused on personality, passion, and pure basketball.

🔮 Expert Predictions

Most analysts think the Thunder will take it in five or six games, thanks to their deep bench, elite defense, and clutch shooting.

But here’s the thing: don’t sleep on the Pacers. They’ve proven they can hang with the best, and if Haliburton and company stay hot, we could be in for a much closer series than expected.

🗓️ Game 1 Details

• 📍 Where: Oklahoma City

• 🕣 When: Thursday, June 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET

• 📺 Watch on: ABC