Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals is set for Sunday evening, with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers dramatically won Game 1, overcoming a 15-point deficit to secure a 111-110 victory. Tyrese Haliburton hit the game-winning shot with just 0.3 seconds remaining.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. According to the latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook, the Thunder are favored by 11 points, and the over/under for total points is set at 228.5. Oklahoma City is a heavy money line favorite at -520, while Indiana is a +390 underdog.
The SportsLine Projection Model has a strong track record for NBA picks, showing significant profit for followers over the past six seasons. It enters the 2025 NBA Finals on a sizzling 160-118 run on top-rated NBA picks.
Here are the model`s top three picks for a Same Game Parlay (SGP) for Sunday`s Game 2, along with notes on top NBA props:
Best Thunder vs. Pacers NBA Finals Game 2 NBA SGP (odds subject to change):
- Pacers alternate spread +6.5 (+170)
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30 points (-290)
- Jalen Williams 5+ assists (-195)
- SGP payout: +450
Justification for Pacers alternate spread +6.5: Despite being 11-point underdogs in this game, the Pacers carry momentum from their Game 1 win. This postseason, they are 6-1 against the spread when listed as underdogs of five points or more, winning outright in all six instances. Overall, Indiana holds a 24-17-1 ATS record as an underdog and a 19-11 ATS record as an away underdog.
Justification for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30 points: Gilgeous-Alexander has been in excellent offensive form, scoring 30 or more points in his last three games and 12 times during the 2025 NBA Playoffs. He scored 38 points in the Game 1 loss. Historically, the 26-year-old has reached the 30-point mark in five career games against Indiana.
Justification for Jalen Williams 5+ Assists: Williams is a skilled ball handler capable of playmaking. He is averaging 5.6 assists per game in the 2025 NBA Playoffs and has recorded at least five assists in his last three games and 14 times overall this postseason. He ranks second on the team in total assists (91) for the 2025 NBA Playoffs.
Additional NBA picks for Game 2: Further analysis and betting picks (spread, total, money-line) for the Pacers vs. Thunder game are available from the SportsLine model. SportsLine also features picks from expert Bruce Marshall, who has a successful 142-112-2 record (+1880) on his last 256 NBA picks.
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