Pacers vs. Thunder Game 3 Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for June 11
Oklahoma City rolled Indiana in Game 2, 123-107 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points, plus 34 more from Jalen Williams (19) and Chet Holmgren (15).
The series heads back to Indiana tied at 1-1 and the Pacers will need more than an all-around effort from its starting five after every starter scored in double-figures for Game 2.
Tyrese Haliburton led the Pacers with 17 points and 6 assists, while Pascal Siakam led Indiana in rebounding with 7 boards.
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Game details & how to watch Thunder vs. Pacers live today
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 8:30PM EST
Site: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
City: Indianapolis, IN
Network/Streaming: ESPN / ABC
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Game odds for Thunder vs. Pacers
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
Odds: Thunder (-218), Pacers (+180)
Spread: Thunder -5.5
Over/Under: 228.5 points
That gives the Thunder an implied team point total of 116.5, and the Pacers 111.5.
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Expert picks & predictions for Wednesday's Thunder vs. Pacers game
'As someone who has a Jalen Williams ticket at +6500 odds, I am pulling for him as he is +1300 to +2000 at most markets for the NBA Finals series assist leader.
This is a five-player race with Tyrese Haliburton (-200) leading he charge at 12 assists. Behind him with 11 is Williams (+1300) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (+155). With 10 assists is Andrew Nembhard (+5000) and T.J. McConnell (+7500).
The value on Williams and Nembhard is worth betting and so is McConnell after Haliburton shows signs of an injury or some pain in the post-game presser of Game 2.
If Haliburton misses anytime, then there is value on Nembhard and McConnell in this market, so I think taking anyone but Haliburton or SGA is the smart move.'
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for today's Thunder & Pacers game:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Oklahoma City Thunder at -5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 228.5.
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Important stats, trends & insights to know ahead of Thunder vs. Pacers on Wednesday
Oklahoma City is 1-2 on the ML and 2-1 ATS in Game 3's this postseason
Indiana is 0-3 on the ML and ATS in Game 3's this postseason
The O/U is 1-1 in the series so far
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 72 points is the most through a players first two NBA Finals games in history
Isaiah Hartenstein and Pascal Siakam are tied for the series lead in rebounds (17) and are +140 and +145 to finish as the leader
Aaron Nesmith leads the series in three-pointers made (7) and is +135 to finish as the leader
Andrew Nembhard leads the series in assists (14) and is +5000 to finish as the leader
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