Prop Bets: Oklahoma City Thunder VS Indiana Pacers 2025-06-13

Game 3 of the NBA Finals: Thunder vs Pacers - A Crucial Tussle in Indy

The stage is set for a thrilling Game 3 in the NBA Finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder, led by the phenomenal Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, travel to Gainbridge Fieldhouse to face the Indiana Pacers. The Thunder are looking to take a stranglehold on the series, while the Pacers aim to even the score.

The Numbers

The Thunder are 5.5-point road favorites, with odds ranging from -5.5 to -6.0 across various bookmakers.
The total points scored is set at 225.5-228.5, with the Over/Under odds generally even.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the -475 favorite to win the NBA Finals MVP award, averaging 36.0 points per game in the series.
Tyrese Haliburton, averaging 18.4 points per game this postseason, is listed at +700 to win the series MVP.

Player Props and Predictions

Take Tyrese Haliburton Over 4.5 points in the first quarter at +124, as suggested by SportsLine's Larry Hartstein.
Pascal Siakam, who has a knack for scoring Indiana's first basket in both Finals games, presents an intriguing value play.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is likely to continue his dominant form, making him a solid bet for a high-scoring game.

The Pick

While the Thunder have been impressive on the road, the Pacers will look to leverage their home-court advantage. Given the Pacers' 8-3 record against the spread in their last 11 games as underdogs, I'm backing Indiana to cover the spread. The Thunder's failure to cover in their last seven road games also adds weight to this prediction.

Same-Game Parlay

Consider a parlay including:

1. OKC's record against the spread as the away team.
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's high-scoring average in the playoffs.
3. Jordan Nesmith's 3-point shooting percentage.

This combination could provide a nice payout, especially if the Thunder's momentum continues.

The Verdict*

Indiana Pacers (+5.5) to cover the spread, with a final score of 115-110 in favor of the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will continue to shine, but the Pacers will keep it close. Don't forget to sprinkle some Bucks on Tyrese Haliburton's first-quarter points prop!

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