Exactly six months ago, on Jan. 2, the Pacers opened 2025 with a win over the Heat. Then, they caught fire – finishing the month with an NBA-best 10-2 record and riding that momentum to a 34-14 mark the rest of the way, earning the No. 4 seed in the East.

It's the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers in the 2025 NBA Finals. One team is a big favorite to win it all. Here's a look at the current odds.

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Alexander and emerging superstar Tyrese Haliburton dominate the NBA Playoffs, it’s easy to say, “MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and emerging superstar Tyrese Haliburton will dominate the NBA Finals.”And you’d be right.

Oddsmakers expect a one-sided NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as the former are -700 or shorter across the board to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

Brad Thomas and Vaughn Dalzell analyze the betting market for most assists in the NBA Finals, sharing why Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton at -650 is the best bet.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Tyrese Haliburton will most likely be this year's NBA Finals MVP. But they're not completely without challengers.

The Stanley Cup Final and NBA Finals are ready to get underway, with the Edmonton Oilers favored to win the hockey title and the Oklahoma City Thunder favored to win in basketball.