Best Pacers Player Prop Bets for NBA Finals Game 1 vs Thunder

Returning to the NBA Finals for the first time in 25 years, the underdog Indiana Pacers (+9.5) look to draw first blood as they battle league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (-9.5) in Game 1.

Here are my top player prop bets for Rick Carlisle’s squad:

Note: All odds and props are courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook and are subject to change after the publication of this article. Get the most up-to-date odds here.

1. PF Pascal Siakam OVER 6.5 Rebounds (+100)

• Siakam cleared this line in both meetings against the Thunder during the regular season, averaging 9.5 RPG in those contests.
• OKC allows the second-most rebounds per game to opponents this postseason (46.1).

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2. PG Tyrese Haliburton to Record 2+ Steals (+162)

• Haliburton has recorded multiple steals in each of his past five games, averaging 2.8 SPG over that stretch.
• He hit this number in the most recent matchup against OKC during the regular season.
• While the Thunder are generally strong at taking care of the ball, Haliburton’s defensive activity makes this prop appealing, especially at plus money.

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