Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals: Thunder vs. Pacers Predictions and Betting Insights
Analysis and projections for the pivotal Game 5 matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.
Game 5 of the 2025 NBA Finals: Thunder vs. Pacers Predictions and Betting Insights
Description: Analysis and projections for the pivotal Game 5 matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals.
The 2025 NBA Finals shifts back to Oklahoma City as the Thunder prepare to take on the Pacers in Game 5 on Monday. So far, both teams have traded victories, culminating in a tied series after the Thunder’s impressive 111-104 win in Game 4.
Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center, where the Thunder are favored by 9.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The total points over/under is listed at 223.5, with Oklahoma City at -437 on the money line while Indiana stands at +335.
Before placing any bets on this game, it is important to review the NBA predictions and betting insights from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Key Predictions
- Why the Thunder Can Cover: Oklahoma City has a strong home record of 35-15-2 against the spread. Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points per game during the Finals, with an impressive Game 4 performance of 35 points.
- Why the Pacers Can Cover: Indiana also has a solid streak, winning 22 of their last 35 spreads. Forward Pascal Siakam leads the Pacers with 20.6 points and recorded 20 points and eight rebounds in Game 4.
So who emerges as the victor in Game 5, and which side of the spread is projected to hit nearly 70% of the time? Find out more by visiting SportsLine for the model’s insights.
