NBA Finals Game 2: Pacers vs. Thunder Betting Insights

The Indiana Pacers stunned the NBA world in Game 1 of the Finals, going into Oklahoma City and pulling off a massive upset as double-digit underdogs. Now holding a 1-0 series lead, Indiana has flipped the betting landscape heading into Game 2 — but oddsmakers at BetMGM haven’t budged on the spread, keeping the Oklahoma City Thunder as prohibitive favorites.

Let’s break down the latest odds, sharp betting angles, and the most popular prop markets ahead of Monday night’s pivotal matchup.

Odds are subject to change after the publication of this article. Get the most up-to-date odds here.

📊 Updated Game Lines (via BetMGM)

Key Market Trends:

• Despite the Game 1 win, Indiana remains a +10.5 underdog in Game 2 — the same line as Game 1.

• The total ticked up one point from 227.5 to 228.5, with heavy public action on the Over.

• Moneyline betting is lopsided, with 89% of tickets on the Pacers to win outright again at a juicy +425.

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🔁 Public Sentiment Flips After Game 1

According to BetMGM Trading Manager Christian Cipollini, the Finals outlook has dramatically changed:

“Before the NBA Finals began, the Thunder winning was the ideal outcome for the sportsbook. After Game 1, action is more balanced and now the Pacers lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy is the best result for BetMGM.”

The public saw enough in Indiana’s Game 1 performance to jump on board in Game 2 — and possibly for the series. Handle is tilting in the Pacers’ favor across every market, as bettors chase value and ride the momentum.

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🧮 Most Bet Player Props for Game 2

Here are the top props bettors are hammering at BetMGM:

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander First Field Goal (+475)
  
  Shai continues to be a high-usage option early in games, and bettors aren’t jumping off after one loss.

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 7.5 Assists (-145)
  
  Expect Shai to look for more distribution opportunities if Indiana pressures him again at the point of attack.

• Tyrese Haliburton First Field Goal (+1150)
  
  Haliburton sparked Indiana in Game 1, and bettors are taking a flier on him striking early again.

• Obi Toppin Under 15.5 Pts + Rebs + Ast (-105)
  
  Toppin’s role was limited in Game 1, and the market is betting on a repeat of reduced production.

• T.J. McConnell Under 6.5 Points (-118)
  
  Another under getting sharp action, as Indiana’s bench scoring may regress despite Game 1’s surprise result.

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💰 Betting Implications and Strategy Notes

• No Line Adjustment: The Thunder are still laying -10.5, even after losing Game 1. That shows either bookmaker confidence in a bounce-back or an unwillingness to overreact to one result.

• Pacers’ Moneyline Steam: Nearly 90% of bets are on Indiana to win outright again. With that kind of exposure, BetMGM would greatly benefit from a Thunder Game 2 victory to balance the books.

• Over Movement: With the total jumping to 228.5 and 78% of handle on the Over, expect an uptempo pace again — but if defenses adjust, there’s fade value on the Under.

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📺 Game 2 Final Thoughts

Indiana’s Game 1 win shifted the tone of the Finals — both on the floor and at the sportsbook. If the Pacers take a 2-0 lead heading back to Indianapolis, this Cinderella run becomes a serious championship threat.

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