The 2025 NBA Finals features the Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 on Thursday. The Pacers made their way to the Finals after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and New York Knicks. Likewise, Oklahoma City overcame the Memphis Grizzlies, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves to reach this point.

Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The Thunder are favored by 9.5 points, with an over/under of 231 points per DraftKings Sportsbook. Oklahoma City has a record of 60-35-4, while Indiana stands at 47-48-3 against the spread this season.

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Here are the top-three picks for Thursday’s Pacers vs. Thunder same-game parlay:

1. OKC -9.5 (-115)
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 33.5 points (-110)
3. Tyrese Haliburton 9+ assists (-145)

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Oklahoma City Thunder spread -9.5 (-115)

The model predicts a 15-point victory for the Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 33.5 points (-110)

Gilgeous-Alexander has been stellar this season with an average of 29.8 points during the playoffs.

Tyrese Haliburton 9+ Assists (-145)

Haliburton, leading the team with 9.8 assists, has consistently facilitated scoring opportunities for his teammates.

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