On Sunday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder knotted up the NBA Finals at one game apiece, and now the series shifts to Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana for Game 3 on Wednesday.

After blowing a double-digit fourth quarter lead in Game 1, the Thunder responded in a big way in Game 2, beating the Pacers by 16 points behind a 34-point game from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

OKC was once again in control from early on in the game, only this time it was able to hold a major advantage in the second half. The win moved the Thunder from -300 to -525 to win the NBA Finals, and oddsmakers still have “Thunder in 5” as the most likely outcome in this series (+200 at DraftKings).

That series outcome is supported in the opening odds for Game 3 on Wednesday night in Indiana. Oddsmakers have set the Thunder as 5.5-point favorites on the road, and there is a concerning trend for the Pacers, as they are 0-3 in Game 3 matchups this postseason, including an 0-2 record at home.

Indiana has pulled off comeback after comeback in the playoffs, but the work the Pacers did in Game 1 could end up going to waste if they can’t at least split at home in the next two games.

Here’s a breakdown of the opening odds for Game 3, including some key betting trends to know before tip off on Wednesday. 

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Spread

Thunder -5.5 (-108)

Pacers +5.5 (-112)

Moneyline

Thunder: -205

Pacers: +170

Total

228.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

The Thunder were favored by nine points in Game 1 and 11 points in Game 2, so this number has come down considerably ahead of Game 3. 

Indiana has not done well as a home underdogs in the 2024-25 season, but really it has struggled against the spread at home overall, going 22-24-3. 

The Thunder are 23-19-2 against the spread as road favorites this season.

The Pacers are 5-6-1 against the spread as home underdogs this season.

The Pacers have lost back-to-back Game 3 matchups at home (to Cleveland and New York).

Indiana is 0-3 in Game 3 matchups so far this postseason.

The Thunder are 4-3 straight up on the road this postseason.

The OVER is 1-1 so far in this series.

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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