2025 NBA Finals: Pacers vs Thunder Game 1 Most Bet Player Props
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As the NBA Finals tip off in Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, bettors are zeroing in on high-volume player props. From Haliburton’s distribution limitations to Siakam’s scoring punch and Mathurin’s glass work, here’s a look at the most-ticketed markets at BetMGM heading into the series opener.
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Most Bet Pacers vs Thunder Game 1 Player Props
- Tyrese Haliburton under 9.5 assists -145
- Tyrese Haliburton under 27.5 points/assists -120
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander under 7.5 assists -155
- Pascal Siakam to score 1st field goal +800
- Bennedict Mathurin under 2.5 rebounds -160
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Timberwolves vs Thunder Game 1 Info
- Location: Paycom Center – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Where to Watch: ABC
- Where to Stream: ABC.com, ESPN App
- Where to Follow: SportsGrid App (Google Play Store or Apple Store)
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Spread: Thunder -9.5 | Total: 231
- Moneyline: Pacers +340 | Thunder -420
Tyrese Haliburton Under 9.5 Assists (-145)
Tyrese Haliburton has dished out 9.2 assists per game during the regular season and sits at 9.8 APG through these playoffs. However, against the Thunder’s defensive schemes, he averaged just 5.5 APG across two regular-season matchups. While he averaged 8.7 APG on the road in the regular season and 10.5 APG in the Eastern Conference Finals, bettors are wary that OKC’s perimeter traps could hold him below 9.5 helpers in Game 1.
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Tyrese Haliburton Under 27.5 Pts+Ast (-120)
Combining scoring and playmaking, Haliburton posted 18.6 PPG and 9.2 APG in the regular season, translating to a 27.8 P/A average. He’s maintained 18.8 PPG and 9.8 APG this postseason (28.6 P/A). Yet, in two regular-season meetings versus OKC, he managed just 11.0 PPG and 5.5 APG (16.5 P/A). Given Oklahoma City’s ability to limit his overall production, bettors are backing Haliburton to stay under the 27.5 combined line.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 7.5 Assists (-155)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playmaking has been a postseason strength, averaging 6.9 APG, up from 6.4 APG in the regular season. In two matchups against Indiana this year, he averaged 8.0 APG and surpassed seven assists in four of five games during the Western Conference Final against the Minnesota Timberwolves, posting 8.2 APG. Despite that, bettors anticipate the Pacers’ schemes will disrupt OKC’s primary distributor, leading to fewer than 7.5 assists in Game 1.
Pascal Siakam First Field Goal (+800)
Pascal Siakam enters the Finals with a 21.1 PPG average in these playoffs (up from 20.2 PPG in the regular season). Though he produced 16.5 PPG in two regular-season games against OKC, he exploded for 24.8 PPG in the Eastern Conference Finals, taking the ECF MVP. With Siakam’s knack for aggressive first-step drives and finishing around the rim, supporters are betting he’ll strike first to set the tone.
Bennedict Mathurin Under 2.5 Rebounds (-160)
Bennedict Mathurin averaged 5.3 RPG in the regular season and grabbed six rebounds in his lone regular-season meeting versus OKC. However, his playoff glasswork dipped to 2.5 RPG in 16.1 minutes per game, and he averaged 2.8 RPG in the ECF against the New York Knicks. Given his limited role on the boards and the Thunder’s size advantage, bettors expect Mathurin to stay under 2.5 rebounds.
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