We’re profiling four unique picks and a parlay for Game 5 of the NBA Finals with the Pacers vs. Thunder.
For bettors looking to capitalize on this matchup, PRO NBA Projections certainly help guide better bets. Our advanced system identifies betting edges by carefully analyzing odds, player performance forecasts, and market trends. This advanced data-driven approach offers valuable insights that go beyond conventional analysis, helping bettors make more informed decisions for Monday’s big game.
Let’s break down the key components of PRO’s parlay for Game 5, featuring betting positions on the spread, total points and two-player props.
NBA Odds: Spread, Over/Under, Prop Picks for Pacers vs Thunder Game 5
The first pick is backing the Pacers to cover the spread.
The Game 5 betting odds set Indiana as a +9.5 underdog, while PRO Projections suggest a closer line at +7.4, indicating more meat on the bone backing the upset-minded Pacers to stay within the spread.
Moving to the over/under, the betting total hovers around 223.5 to 224.5 points, but PRO’s model predicts a slightly higher 225.9, signaling potential for a higher-scoring affair. It’s a pick on the over.
Shifting focus to individual player prop bets, the first pick is Aaron Nesmith to score over 10.5 points, with PRO Projections estimating his output at 13.1 points, making this the strongest value play of any player props.
Additionally, Bennedict Mathurin is projected to bounce back and exceed 8.5 points by Action PRO models, with an expected 10.6 points.
Combining these four picks into one parlay produces an attractive +650 payout.
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