A primer to explain everything you need to know about wagering Oklahoma City vs. Indiana in the 2025 NBA Finals

The NBA Finals are set, with the heavily favored Oklahoma City Thunder matched up against the longshot Indiana Pacers. Game 1 is set for Thursday, June 5 in Oklahoma City, with the Thunder getting -700 odds and the Pacers at +500 to win the NBA championship.

The “Run This Town” rapper made his wager ahead of the first matchup between the Thunder and the Pacers on Thursday night (June 5). Unfortunately for JAY-Z, the Thunder were defeated by one point on their home court. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton scored the winning shot with 0.3 seconds left of gameplay.