The NBA Finals are heating up, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing a tough challenge. They are down 2-1 against the Indiana Pacers, but they are still the favorites to win the series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder's star player, is also the favorite to win the NBA Finals MVP award. He has been performing consistently well, similar to his regular season stats.

The Thunder have been favored in all 19 of their postseason games, but they have struggled on the road. They are 0-8 against the spread in their last eight road games. This trend could be a factor to consider when betting on Game 4, which is set to start at 8:30 p. m. ET in Indiana.

The series has been more competitive than many expected. The Pacers won two of the first three games, making it likely that the series will go to at least six games. The over/under for games played in this series is currently 6. 5, and there is a +100 odds of a Game 7. This makes it an exciting time for basketball fans and bettors alike.

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The Pacers have had a impressive run, beating the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers in the first two rounds of the playoffs. They then topped the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Thunder, on the other hand, had the best record in the NBA this season. They swept the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round and needed seven games to advance past the Denver Nuggets in the second round. They then beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the Western Conference Finals.

For Game 4, Oklahoma City is a six-point favorite and -240 on the money line. Indiana is +190 to take a 3-1 series lead, and the total sits at 226. 5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a -235 favorite to be named NBA Finals MVP, while Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is second at +275. These odds reflect the current state of the series and the performance of the key players.

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NBA Finals Game 4: Why the Thunder Could Still Win It All

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