In the aftermath of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s impressive Game 2 victory over the Indiana Pacers, the NBA Finals series is now tied at 1-1. Following this pivotal matchup, FanDuel Sportsbook has revised its outlook on the series.
Current NBA Finals Odds have the Thunder favored at -560, while the Pacers sit at +420. Looking forward to Game 3, the Thunder are also favored at -190, with the Pacers at +164. The over/under for the upcoming game is set at 228.5 points, indicating expectations for a high-scoring encounter.
Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the charge for the Finals MVP, holding a strong position at -500. Not far behind are the Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton at +650 and Pascal Siakam at +1800. Gilgeous-Alexander has been a standout performer this postseason, averaging 30.2 points, 6.7 assists, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.6 steals across 17 playoff games. His performance has been particularly remarkable, as noted Sunday marked his ninth consecutive home playoff game scoring at least 30 points, a feat that puts him alongside the legendary Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history.
After suffering a stunning fourth-quarter collapse in Game 1, the Thunder rebounded decisively in Game 2, securing a 123-107 win largely due to Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points.
As fans look forward to the upcoming games, the Thunder’s momentum is crucial, and they will aim to maintain their home-court advantage in the series. With Gilgeous-Alexander in top form, the excitement for the NBA Finals continues to rise.