Thunder vs. Pacers Game 3 prediction, how to watch, TV channel, odds
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are meeting in the NBA Finals, with Game 3 next to come. Wednesday's game between the Thunder and the Pacers sees the Thunder as 5.5-point favorites. A 228-point total is set for the game.
Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Thunder-Pacers game, from the point spread, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information. Thunder vs. Pacers Game Information, TV Channel & Odds When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana
TV: ABC Thunder vs Pacers Betting Information Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Thunder -5.5 -108 -112 228 -110 -110 -218 +180 Thunder vs. Pacers Prediction
ATS Pick: Thunder (- 5.5)
O/U Pick: Over (228)
Score Prediction: Thunder 119 - Pacers 110 Thunder vs. Pacers Betting Insights The Thunder have played 44 games with over 228 points scored, their current matchup's total, this season.
This season, 53 of the Pacers' 82 total matchups have gone over 228 total points scored.
The two teams average a combined 9.9 more points per game (237.9) than this matchup's total of 228 points.
Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 222.7 points per game, 5.3 fewer than the over/under in this game.
Oklahoma City has come away with 65 wins in the 78 contests it has been listed as the favorite this season.
Indiana has been victorious in 14, or 45.2%, of the 31 contests it has been chosen as an underdog in this season.
In the last four head-to-head meetings, Oklahoma City has a 3-1 record against Indiana.
The Thunder also have a 3-1 edge against the spread when squaring off against the Pacers.
The Thunder have been favored in each of their previous four contests, and beat the spread in all four. Thunder Recent Trends The Thunder have gone 7-3 over their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span.
Oklahoma City and its opponents have combined to score an average of 220.7 points in its last 10 games, 7.3 less than the 228 over/under in this matchup.
In the Thunder's 82 games this season, they have 53 wins against the spread.
So far this season, Oklahoma City has been installed as favorites by a 5.5-point margin or more 63 times and are 39-21-3 ATS in those matchups.
Thunder games this year have eclipsed the over/under 45 times in 82 opportunities (54.9%).
The Thunder put up 5.4 more points per game (120.5) than the Pacers allow (115.1).
When Oklahoma City puts up more than 115.1 points, it is 39-14-1 against the spread and 47-7 overall.
This season, the Thunder have a 48.2% shooting percentage from the field, which is 0.8% higher than the 47.4% of shots the Pacers' opponents have knocked down.
The Thunder sport a better record against the spread when playing at home (28-11-3) than they do in away games (25-14-1).
Oklahoma City has gone over the over/under in 25 of 42 home games (59.5%), compared to 20 of 40 road games (50%).
As a moneyline favorite, the Thunder have won 35 of 41 games when playing at home, good for a .854 winning percentage. They have won 30 of 37 games on the road (.811) as a moneyline favorite. Thunder Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 120.5 4 Points Allowed 107.6 3 Rebounds 44.8 11 Assists 26.9 12 Steals 10.3 1 Blocks 5.7 2 Thunder Leaders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posts 32.7 points, 6.4 assists and 5.0 boards per contest.
Jalen Williams averages 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 1.6 steals (seventh in league) and 0.7 blocks.
Isaiah Hartenstein posts 11.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 1.1 blocks.
Aaron Wiggins posts 12.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per contest, shooting 48.8% from the floor and 38.3% from downtown with 1.7 made treys per contest.
Luguentz Dort puts up 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 41.2% from downtown with 2.4 made treys per game. Thunder Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG (Reg. Season) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 34.5 -110 32.7 Jalen Williams 21.5 -105 21.6 Chet Holmgren 14.5 -125 15.0 Luguentz Dort 8.5 +100 10.1 Alex Caruso 8.5 -130 7.1 Pacers Recent Trends The Pacers have a 7-3 record against the spread while finishing 7-3 overall over their past 10 games.
Indiana's average total over the last 10 games is 2.4 points fewer than the 228 total listed for this matchup.
The Pacers are 38-43-1 against the spread this year.
Indiana has been underdogs by 5.5 points or more 13 times this season and are 7-6 ATS in those games.
Pacers games this year have hit the over on 44 of 82 set point totals (53.7%).
The Pacers score an average of 117.4 points per game, 9.8 more points than the 107.6 the Thunder give up to opponents.
Indiana has put together a 38-33-1 ATS record and a 48-24 overall record in games it scores more than 107.6 points.
The Pacers' 48.8% shooting percentage from the field this season is 5.2 percentage points higher than the Thunder have given up to their opponents (43.6%).
The Pacers' winning percentage against the spread, both home and away, is .463. They are 19-21-1 ATS on their home court and 19-22-0 on the road.
In terms of the over/under, Indiana's games have gone over 53.7% of the time this year, both at home (22 of 41) and away (22 of 41).
As moneyline favorites, the Pacers have won a higher percentage of games at home (25-6) than on the road (10-9). Pacers Recent Stats Stat Average Rank Points Scored 117.4 7 Points Allowed 115.1 17 Rebounds 41.8 27 Assists 29.2 3 Steals 8.5 8 Blocks 5.5 4 Pacers Leaders Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.2 assists per contest. He's also draining 47.3% of his shots from the floor and 38.8% from 3-point range, with 3.0 triples per game.
On a per-game basis, Pascal Siakam gives the Pacers 20.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.4 assists. He also averages 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocked shots.
Myles Turner gives the Pacers 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game while putting up 0.8 steals and 2.0 blocked shots (second in league).
Bennedict Mathurin gives the Pacers 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while averaging 0.7 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
T.J. McConnell gets the Pacers 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while putting up 1.1 steals and 0.3 blocked shots. Pacers Player Props Points O/U Points Over Odds PPG (Reg. Season) Pascal Siakam 19.5 -115 20.2 Tyrese Haliburton 17.5 -120 18.6 Myles Turner 14.5 +100 15.6 Aaron Nesmith 12.5 -105 12.0 Andrew Nembhard 11.5 -125 10.0
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