A primer to explain everything you need to know about wagering Oklahoma City vs. Indiana in the 2025 NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are set, with the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder matched up against the longshot Indiana Pacers. Game 1 is set for Thursday, June 5 in Oklahoma City, with the Thunder getting -700 odds and the Pacers at +500 to win the NBA championship.

This is the third consecutive round in which the Pacers have captured Game 1 on the road. In their last two series, they claimed Game 2 also, first sneaking out of Cleveland with a 120-119 win and later leaving New York after a 114-109 triumph.