The Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 1 of the best-of-7 NBA Finals Thursday. Tip-off from Paycom Center is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ABC). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Pacers vs. Thunder odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City square off with Tyrese Haliburton and Indiana for the championship trophy.

What do you need to know as the NBA Finals tip off with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers facing off for the Larry O’Brien Trophy? CNN Sports is here to fill you in on everything.