The Indiana Pacers trail 0.3 seconds in Game 1 but will look to bounce back at home in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The series is headed to Indianapolis after Sunday’s matchup at the Paycom Center.
Analysts have made several predictions for the game, including Isaiah Hartenstein going over 14.5 total points and rebounds at -125 odds. Hartenstein is expected to benefit from the Thunder’s increased focus on size and length, which will give him an advantage in rebounding.
Jalen Williams is also predicted to go over 27.5 total points and rebounds at -125 odds, taking advantage of a rebounding gap that was evident in Game 1. The market expects Williams to elevate his performance after struggling in the opener.
Myles Turner’s projected scoring totals are expected to increase if the Thunder opt for a larger lineup, which could see him stay on the floor more often and utilize his rim protection and floor-stretching skills.
The Thunder are favored to win by 7.5 points (-120) in the first half of Game 2, with the Pacers’ projected scoring total exceeding 230 points overall. Injury reports show the Pacers missing Jarace Walker due to an ankle injury, while the Thunder have Nikola Topic out with a knee injury.
Catch all the action at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and tune into ESPN BET for the latest odds.
Source: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/45473472/nba-finals-bets-make-game-2-oklahoma-city-thunder-indiana-pacers