It will be the OKC Thunder’s turn to visit the Indiana Pacers for Game 3 of the 2025 NBA Finals on Wednesday. The two teams split the first two games in Oklahoma City, with the Pacers squeaking past the Thunder in Game 1, before OKC dominated the visitors in Game 2.
Game 3 will be the first NBA Finals game held in Indiana since 2000. The Pacers are 6-2 on their home court in the 2025 playoffs.
Meanwhile, the Thunder, who have been the favorite to win it all, are 4-3 on the road this offseason as they look to carry over their onslaught from Game 2 in Indianapolis.
OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers game details and odds
Game 3 between the Thunder and the Pacers is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM EST at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. It will be available nationwide through ESPN on ABC and will be streamed via NBA League Pass.
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Moneyline: Thunder (-210) vs Pacers (+188)
Spread: Thunder (-5.5) vs Pacers (+5.5)
Total (O/U): Thunder -110 (o228) vs Pacers -105 (u228)
OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers betting tips
The OKC Thunder have been heavily reliant on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s offense in the series. As the Pacers continue to play him in single coverage, he is expected to breach the 30-point mark once more in Game 3.
Meanwhile, Alex Caruso has been the team’s defensive dynamo throughout the playoffs. His active hands are stunting the offense for the Pacers. Bet on him to go over two steals per game in Game 3 as he is expected to get more minutes in a road game, considering he is a former NBA champion and one of the team’s veteran players.
Aaron Wiggins, who hit five threes in Game 2, is also a marked man in the Pacers’ game plan. It is safe to say that the Indiana Pacers will be running him off the three-point range. With such adjustments, you can bet on him to get at least two free throws in the game.
On the other hand, Tyrese Haliburton has yet to be an explosive scorer in the series. Game 3 could be the time he would make a signature performance. It is expected of him to go over 20 points in the game.
OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers prediction
Going by what Game 2 has shown, the Thunder has regained the momentum in the series. We are predicting that the Thunder will win Game 3, continuing their defensive masterclass on the Pacers to go up 2-1 in the Finals series.
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