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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals odds, tips and betting trends  June 22

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Indiana Pacers NBA Finals odds, tips and betting trends June 22

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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are facing off in the NBA Finals, with a decisive Game 7 coming up.
The Thunder hit the court as 7.5-point favorites against the Pacers. The game features an over/under of 215.
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