Jun 13, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00), forward Pascal Siakam (43), and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reach for the ball during the first half during game four of the 2025 NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers NBA Finals Series Betting- Are we heading for a photo-finish?

The NBA Finals series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers has been one of the most exciting championship rounds in recent history. Both teams have had their fair share of comebacks and have proven why they are battling for the NBA championship.

The series is currently tied at 2-2 after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 35-point masterpiece gave the Thunder a 111-104 win in Game 4. Thus, the talks of this series reaching a potential Game 7 have grown louder. Will we see the series return to a winner-takes-all Game 7 scenario?

Thunder vs Pacers Finals Series Betting- Cat-and-Mouse Battle

In Game 1, the Thunder was up by 9 points with three minutes remaining. It looked like a done deal for them. However, the Pacers pulled off a comeback as Tyrese Haliburton nailed the game-winner as the Pacers won 111-110.

It was the fourth time the team had erased a 7-point deficit this late in a game during the playoffs. In Game 2, the Thunder clapped back with a 123-107 win as Shai Gilgeous exploded for 38 points.

In Game 3, the Pacers were down by 7 before the start of the fourth quarter. But boom, it was another riveting comeback as they won 116-107. In Game 4, it was the Pacers who had a 7-point lead entering the fourth. But it was OKC’s turn to show that they can rise when the chips are down.

Alex Caruso and Chet Holmgren tied the game, and then Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed it out with a 15-point personal run. Thus, we have seen both teams play their best basketball thus far and display their never-say-die spirit.

Their endurance indicates that we might be in for the first seven-game series since the 2016 Finals.

Thunder vs Pacers Finals Series Betting- Will There Be a Game 7?

Yes, we haven’t had a Game 7 in the Finals for around a decade. This series has the perfect setup to repeat such a scenario. The home-court advantage has mattered little as both teams have split their games.

But it may become more important in crunch time. The Thunder will have two out of the next three games in their Home Arena. The Pacers won’t sweat it. They have been underdogs in three straight series and know how to get the job done.

One important factor here is the bench production. The Pacers have held a significant advantage in the area, so with the starters catching fatigue, it can be a huge difference-maker.

On the other hand, SGA refuses to yield to exhaustion and has continued to attack the paint in the same way as he has been doing since the regular-season opener.

I personally feel that the series will be finished in six games. And the tally will be 4-2 in favor of the Thunder. I expect SGA and Jalen Williams to take control while putting faith in the Thunder defense. They remain the series favorites despite the Pacers’ resilience.

The odds also suggest the same and favor a 4-2 outcome in favor of the OKC Thunder.

NBA Finals Series Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder wins 4-2 for -110 at BetMGM

Series to finish in 6 games: -140 at BetMGM

Photo Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Hi, I am Shubham. I am currently an NBA Predictions Writer on The Playoffs. I enjoy this job because it helps keep me in the loop about the game I love while fulfilling the pleasure I derive from stats. I got into NBA writing through social media interactions in the mid-2010s as I shared my takes on young talents such as D’Angelo Russell. I hope you enjoy reading my pieces as much as Dennis Rodman loved rebounding the basketball!