The Indiana Pacers enter the NBA Finals with 5-1 odds against the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the longest such odds in two decades. The Thunder are established as 9.5-point favorites for Game 1. While the public shows strong support for the Pacers, with 78% of bets backing them, the bulk of the money—nearly 90%—is on the favored Thunder. This reflects typical betting behavior where punters lean towards long shots, while larger wagers favor stronger teams. Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the Finals MVP favorite at -550, followed by Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton at +700.
The Indiana Pacers enter the NBA Finals as 5-1 underdogs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, marking the longest odds for a Finals team in 20 years.
The betting public is favoring the Pacers despite their long shot status, with 78% of bets placed on them compared to 90% of the money on the Thunder.
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