Pacers' Updated Betting Odds to Win NBA Finals After Beating Knicks in ECF Game 2

Following their back-to-back road wins to open the Eastern Conference Finals, the Indiana Pacers now hold a commanding 2-0 series lead over the New York Knicks—and the oddsmakers have taken notice.

The Pacers are listed as -560 favorites to advance to the NBA Finals, a dramatic shift after stealing both games at Madison Square Garden. Their title odds have also surged, moving to +440—trailing only the Oklahoma City Thunder, who are currently favored at -340 to win it all.

Indiana returns home with momentum firmly on its side as the series shifts to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 3.

Here’s a look at the current NBA Finals odds, per FanDuel Sportsbook:

• Oklahoma City Thunder (-340)
• Indiana Pacers (+440)
• New York Knicks (+1900)
• Minnesota Timberwolves (+2400)

The Indiana Pacers took firm control of the Eastern Conference Finals with a 114-109 win over the New York Knicks in Game 2, powered by a 39-point performance from Pascal Siakam. Tyrese Haliburton added 14 points, while Myles Turner chipped in 16.

With the win, the Pacers head back to Indiana holding a 2-0 series lead and the chance to take a commanding 3-0 advantage in front of their home crowd. As the No. 4 seed, they’re now heavy favorites to advance past the No. 3 Knicks and reach the NBA Finals.

Out West, the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder also hold a 2-0 series edge over the No. 6 Minnesota Timberwolves. The series now shifts to Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will look to avoid falling into the same 3-0 hole.

Both the Pacers and Thunder have momentum—and the oddsmakers' backing—as the playoffs head into a critical weekend.