Pacers Shocking Run Continues: Game 7 Odds Favor Thunder as 8.5-Point Home Favorite

The Indiana Pacers shocked the basketball world once again, as they dominated the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Despite being 5.5-point underdogs, the Pacers' victory forced a Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Sunday night, with the total for the game staying under 223.5 points. This is the 10th outright win for Indiana as an underdog this postseason, a remarkable feat in itself. However, the Thunder opened as 8.5-point home favorites at BetMGM for Game 7 with a total of 214.5 points, making it the lowest total of these NBA Finals. Oklahoma City entered the Finals as a massive -700 favorite, with Indiana a huge +500 underdog. Since 1969, there have been 16 NBA Finals where the series underdog had +250 or worse odds, and only the 2004 Detroit Pistons (+500 vs. Los Angeles Lakers) won the series outright. The Thunder were also the best team against the spread of any regular season team in the last 35 years, going 55-23-4 ATS, but have struggled in the postseason (10-12 ATS). Despite being a -2500 favorite up 3-2 in the series, Oklahoma City's struggles continued in Game 6. Sunday's matchup will be the 20th Game 7 in NBA Finals history, and it will be interesting to see if the Pacers can continue their surprising run and pull off the upset. With a total of 214.5 points on the line, it will be a high-scoring affair, but either team could pull off the win and advance to the championship round. The Indiana Pacers have proven to be a force to be reckoned with this postseason, and their ability to overcome odds and dominate their opponents has been nothing short of impressive. With a Game 7 looming in Oklahoma City, it will be a thrilling night of basketball as both teams battle for a chance to hoist the Larry O'Brien Trophy.