The 2025 NBA Finals kick off on Thursday night as the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers for Game 1 of this highly anticipated series. The Thunder will look to capitalize on their recent victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. Leading the charge for OKC are MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (29.8 points, 6.9 assists, 5.7 rebounds per game) and Jalen Williams (20.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 5.3 assists per game).

In the other corner, the Pacers come off a series win against the New York Knicks, led by Tyrese Haliburton (18.8 points, 9.8 assists, 5.7 rebounds per game) and Pascal Siakam (21.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists per game). The latest odds favor the Thunder by 9.5 points, with the total points line set at 230.5.

Key Player Props on Underdog Fantasy

• Tyrese Haliburton Over 17.5 points (1.04x)
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 29.5 points (0.69x)
• Jalen Williams Over 4.5 assists (0.91x)

Haliburton has averaged 18.8 points in the playoffs and is projected to score 19.5 points on Thursday. Gilgeous-Alexander, the league’s scoring leader, is projected to hit 33.7 points, while Williams is set to finish with 5.4 assists.

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