Pacers vs. Thunder Odds: 2025 NBA Finals Betting Update, AI Prediction

The Pacers stole Game 1 in Oklahoma City, but what do the odds say about their chances to win the NBA Finals?

Gabe Henderson

Last updated: June 6, 2025 4:45 PM EDT • 3 min read

Pacers vs. Thunder Odds: 2025 NBA Finals Updated Betting Lines & AI Prediction — Pictured: Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith (23) and guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) celebrate after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Photo by Kyle Terada via Imagn Images.

Tyrese Haliburton shocked the basketball world with a last-second go-ahead shot to lift the Indiana Pacers, 9.5-point underdogs before tipoff, over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1. Our Pacers vs. Thunder odds examine the updated betting odds after Indiana stole the series opener on the road outright.

Our best sports betting sites list the hosts as 10.5-point betting favorites in Game 2, despite the slip-up in the opening showdown.

The Pacers began the series as high as +550 underdogs, but those odds have changed after a competitive Game 1. How do oddsmakers view Indiana's chances of winning the franchise's first Larry O'Brien Trophy with a 1-0 series lead? Read on for the latest odds and AI predictions.

📊 Pacers vs. Thunder odds

The 2025 NBA Finals odds from our best sports betting apps are updated in real time.

🏀 NBA Finals odds movement

The Pacers have come back from down 15-plus points at an unprecedented clip in the NBA playoffs. While their 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals shows this appears to be a sustainable way to win, oddsmakers don't exactly see eye-to-eye with the Indiana faithful.

Our best sportsbooks listed the Pacers as massive betting underdogs before the series opener, and they're sticking to their belief. Indiana continues to trade around +525, even after taking a 1-0 series advantage away from Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Oklahoma City has bounced back numerous times this postseason, including in the Western Conference semifinals, when it dropped Game 1 at home to Denver. The Thunder (-300 at DraftKings) are still heavily juiced favorites. The betting market likely won't react too drastically unless the Pacers manage to win Game 2 outright as double-digit underdogs.

Each product featured on our website has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.

🤖 Pacers vs. Thunder AI Prediction

We asked ChatGPT, a large language model chatbot from OpenAI, for its best prediction to win the 2025 NBA Finals. While ChatGPT is not a traditional sports betting model, it can provide valuable additional insights and info that bettors may overlook.

🔮 Prediction: Indiana Pacers in six games

"When the series is tight, having a true half-court maestro (Haliburton) plus a downhill finisher (Siakam) makes Indiana’s end-of-clock plays more reliable than Oklahoma City's younger team. Even if Holmgren looks more comfortable as the series goes on, the Thunder's bench still struggles to match up.

Rick Carlisle’s tweaks consistently disrupt Oklahoma City's offensive rhythm. The Pacers have enough tactical advantage, interior size, and bench firepower to win the series in six games."

👉 For more analysis, including game-by-game predictions and stat projections, check out our Pacers vs. Thunder AI predictions.

💵 Best NBA Finals betting sites

Want to bet on the NBA Finals? Check out the best NBA betting sites and best sportsbook promos for Pacers vs. Thunder:

(21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER)
* Bonuses not applicable in Ontario.

Not intended for use in MA.
Each betting site featured on SBR has been meticulously researched and selected by our team of experts. If you sign up through our links, we may get a commission.

Written By:
Gabe Henderson

Gabe Henderson is a sports betting writer from Houston, Texas. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication. Gabe developed an interest in sports betting while in college due to its legalization in Louisiana. He turned his passion into a career shortly after, joining The Advocate/NOLA.com as a Sports Betting Content Coordinator, where he spent two years. Gabe wore many hats before graduating as he led FanSided's coverage of Chelsea FC as a Site Expert with "The Pride of London." He was also the Editor-in-Chief of the LSU Gumbo Yearbook for two years. Gabe became a part of the SportsbookReview.com team in late 2024. He brings with him an extensive knowledge of many sports, including — but not limited to — NFL, NCAA, MLB, NBA, soccer, and UFC.