Oklahoma City (1-1) at Indiana (1-1)
- When: Jun 11 2025, 8:30 PM
- Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- TV: ABC
Thunder vs. Pacers – NBA Finals Game 3 Preview, Prediction and Player Props
Odds: Oklahoma City -5.5 | Total: 228.0
Oklahoma City Thunder Outlook
Listed as 5.5‑point road favorites with a 228.0 total, the Thunder head to Indy intent on grabbing a 2‑1 series edge. Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander has lit up the first two games for 72 total points while Mark Daigneault keeps mixing lineups to win the “possession battle,” whether through forcing turnovers or hitting the glass with bigger groups.
OKC’s defense has made life difficult for Tyrese Haliburton, and the Thunder are likely to keep blitzing ball‑handlers until Indiana supplies an answer. OKC is 4‑0 after a playoff loss this spring, typically winning by double digits in those bounce‑back spots.
Thunder Prop Targets
Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander – Over 32.5 Points
Jalen Williams – Over 1.5 Made Threes
Indiana Pacers Outlook
Heading home at 1‑1, Indiana is 4‑0 in these playoffs after a defeat and banking on Gainbridge crowd energy to even the ledger again. Tyrese Haliburton confirmed a lingering lower‑body issue but vows to play; Rick Carlisle’s primary tweaks center on cutting turnovers and re‑igniting drives to the rim.
Pascal Siakam and the supporting cast must take advantage when OKC overloads Haliburton. The Pacers were down by 15 late in Game 1 before stealing it, so resilience is not in question, clean execution is.
Pacers Prop Targets
Tyrese Haliburton – Over 8.5 Assists
Pascal Siakam – Over 25.5 Points + Rebounds
Betting Lean & Prediction
Expect another tempo‑heavy clash, but OKC’s defensive versatility and SGA’s unmatched shot‑making give the Thunder the edge in crunch time. Indiana’s home boost should keep it tight early, yet late‑game execution favors the visitors.
Spread: Thunder -5.5
Toral: Under 228.0
Final Score Prediction: Oklahoma City 117, Indiana 109
- NBA Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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