Oddsmakers expect a one-sided NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers, as the former are -700 or shorter across the board to raise the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

SportsLine expert Matt Severance, who has gone 164-91-1 in his last 256 NBA picks, shares his NBA Finals MVP award best bets and predictions

Unsurprisingly, he will be out for at least the first two games of the NBA Finals, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said on 107.5 The Fan on Monday. Rick Carlisle on @MorningShow1075: Jarace Walker (ankle) will miss at least the first two games of the NBA Finals.

A star player from the Sacramento Kings helped build both teams playing in the NBA Finals though he didn't even make the playoffs.

The 2025 NBA Playoffs have progressed to the ultimate round as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers will face off in the NBA Finals to determine who will lift the championship trophy.

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