The Indiana Pacers are set to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals as significant underdogs, with odds stacked against them at 5-1. Despite being the long shots, the betting public seems to have confidence in the Pacers, with a majority of bets favoring Indiana to win the series. On the other hand, larger bets are being placed on the favored Thunder, who have been consistently performing well throughout the postseason.
In Game 1, the Thunder are sitting pretty as a 9.5-point favorite, making it one of the largest spreads for an opening game in decades. While the public may be rooting for the underdog Pacers, the money is heavily favoring Oklahoma City, with a notable difference in betting trends. As the series unfolds, all eyes will be on star players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton as they vie for the coveted Finals MVP title. It's a showdown of unexpected proportions, and fans can't wait to see how it all plays out on the court.