Thunder vs Pacers Prediction and NBA Tips - 6 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 6, 2025, 12:36AM | Published: Jun 5, 2025, 2:00PM
The Oklahoma City Thunder will sqaure off with the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center on Friday, commencing at 10:30am AEST.
Led by star players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder are up against a Pacers team that includes Pascal Siakam, Tyrese Haliburton and Myles Turner.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Thunder vs Pacers game, as well as the latest betting odds.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Oklahoma City vs Indiana NBA FInals game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Thunder a 78% chance of beating the Pacers at Paycom Center.
Thunder vs Pacers: Game 1 Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NBA game at Paycom Center are listed here:
- Head to Head: Thunder $1.20, Pacers $4.75
- Line: Thunder -10 ($1.91), Pacers +10 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 229.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Thunder at $1.20 and the Pacers at $4.75.
The Thunder are 10-point favourites against the Pacers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the underdog Pacers (+10) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 229.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Pacers (+10) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 229.5-point over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Thunder vs Pacers: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Indiana at $4.75 with Bet365
- Line: Pacers +10 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 229.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
Today's Thunder vs Pacers predictions are based on detailed simulations and gambling experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Thunder have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pacers to win is our recommended option because of the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Thunder vs Pacers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Thunder vs Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Friday is the Thunder prevailing 119-110.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Oklahoma City vs Indiana game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
For more detailed information on this matchup, check out Dimers' Thunder vs Pacers prediction, put together by experts in the US.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Oklahoma City vs Indiana game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every NBA game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Thunder vs Pacers: Essential Details
The NBA game between the Thunder and Pacers in the NBA Finals is scheduled to tip off at 10:30am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers
- Date: Friday 6 June 2025
- Time: 10:30am AEST
- Venue: Paycom Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Oklahoma City vs Indiana predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NBA tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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