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Which NBA Finals matchup is most compelling? We're ranking all four possible series

May 24, 2025, 05:00 PM

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The Indiana Pacers now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals after back-to-back road wins at Madison Square Garden.

The Pacers are now -550 favorites to win the series over the Knicks as they head back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3 and 4. The Oklahoma City Thunder remain the odds-on title favorite with -350 odds to win the NBA Finals. Indiana (+400), New York (+1800) and Minnesota (+4000) are listed behind them.

In the Finals MVP race, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is at the top of the odds board (-325), with Tyrese Haliburton (+525) listed with the next-shortest odds.

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Complete odds to win Finals MVP, as well as the remaining teams' odds to win the conference finals and championship, can be found below.

Resources: Daily Lines | Where to watch | NBA Playoff Bracket

Odds accurate as of publication. For latest and most complete odds, go to ESPN BET

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NBA Finals MVP favorites

The NBA Finals MVP Award recognizes the player deemed most valuable to his team in the NBA Finals only.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: -325

Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers: +525

Jalen Brunson, Knicks: 20-1

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: 25-1

Jalen Williams, Thunder: 25-1

Pascal Siakam, Pacers: 30-1

Chet Holmgren, Thunder: 60-1

Julius Randle, Timberwolves: 100-1

Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks: 100-1

OG Anunoby, Knicks: 200-1

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