Last year, the Oklahoma Thunder and Indiana Pacers played in one of the most memorable NBA Finals in history. The upstart Pacers forced a seventh game at Oklahoma City before running out of gas. Now, Indiana will have a chance at some NBA betting lines revenge, hosting its season opener against the Thunder. A new season and higher expectations await the Thunder. At the onset of future market betting, OKC was the favorite to repeat as NBA champions. By contrast, the Pacers are facing concerns that their run to the 2025 NBA Finals was a fluke.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Thursday, October 23, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Thunder at Pacers Betting Analysis
Last year, the Oklahoma City Thunder was the most profitable team in the NBA. Of great concern is the difficulty of maintaining such a level of profitability. Especially problematic is that the public will be loading up on the Thunder. Previously, squares ignored the Thunder which served to protect OKC’s value.
The Pacers are a team that gamblers can’t quite figure out. Despite the great 2025 run to the Finals, many gamblers don’t believe that Indiana can repeat as Eastern Conference champions. Still, head coach Rick Carisle will ensure a playoff berth at the very least.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Overview
Certainly, Oklahoma City isn’t resting on its championship laurels. It quickly tied up SGA, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren for a cool $750-plus million. There could be a financial reckoning as soon as the summer of 2027, when the Williams/Holmgren extensions kick in.
Also, the Thunder will have club options on Isaiah Hartenstein and Lu Dort. But the next two seasons are set. Indeed, the Thunder’s poised to run this league for a bit.
Indiana Pacers Team Overview
The Pacers have plenty of ball-handling options in Tyrese Haliburton’s stead: Andrew Nembhard, Bennedict Mathurin, Pascal Siakam in the starting lineup, with T.J. McConnell off the bench. Still, there is plenty of depth, except at Turner’s vacated position. Namely, Jay Huff is probably the best option to replace Myles Turner as a 3-point shot blocker.
Tony Bradley is back as a reserve center, as are two players (Wiseman, Jackson) who injured their Achilles tendons in the autumn. In sum, Rick Carlisle has enough talent to keep the Pacers afloat in the East, but this team doesn’t have much of a ceiling.
Thunder at Pacers Betting Trends
Of great concern is the lack of online betting value shown by Oklahoma City on the road. OKC got the cash in only one of its last ten away games. The Thunder went under the total in five of their last eight road tilts.
By contrast, the Pacers have provided solid NBA betting odds value at home. Indiana has four payouts in their most recent five home games. Indiana went under the total in five of its latest eight home games.
In the series between Oklahoma City and Indiana, the Thunder has won six of the most recent nine meetings. Additionally, five of the last seven games between Oklahoma City and Indiana have gone under the total.
Specifically, in Indiana, the Pacers have covered the spread in four of their last six matchups with the Thunder. Three of the last five games between the Thunder and Pacers in Indiana went under the total.
Thunder at Pacers SBG Free Pick
In this situation the Pacers have the intangible advantages. Indiana will play at home in a revenge matchup against the team that beat them in the 2025 NBA Finals. Additionally, it is the season opener, which means a fired-up crowd and full focus.
As mentioned earlier, the Thunder have been a poor value on the road and in this series at Indiana.
Thunder at Pacers SBG Best Bet: Indiana Pacers.