The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for a critical Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals tonight. The Thunder currently lead the series 3-2 after their 120-109 victory on Monday. Historically, teams that lead the series 3-2 win 82% of the time in the Finals, but the Pacers will aim to fight back on their home court where they’ve had a strong 15-5 record in recent matches.

• Game Details:
  • Date: June 19, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indiana

The latest odds from DraftKings list the Thunder as 6-point favorites, with an over/under of 222.5 points for the game. Before finalizing your picks for the Thunder vs. Pacers, be sure to check the predictions and betting insights from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine model has successfully simulated every NBA game 10,000 times, generating substantial profits for bettors over the years. Heading into this week, the model is on an impressive streak of 160-118 for top-rated NBA picks and has tallied nearly $4,000 in returns this season.

As part of the projections, players to watch include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has consistently led the Thunder with an average of 32.4 points, along with Jalen Williams, who has made a significant impact with his recent scoring of over 26 points per game.

On the Pacers’ side, Pascal Siakam continues to be a reliable scorer with an average of 20.6 points and noteworthy performances in recent games, while Myles Turner is an essential figure in the Pacers’ frontcourt.

Interested in more insights? The Thunder have been favored due to their strong records against the spread and consistent performance as favorites.

Make informed bets by considering the simulation results from SportsLine, which show a lean towards the ‘Under’ on total points scored.