As 2025 NBA Finals Game 1 tips off tonight, the Indiana Pacers are counting on veteran PF Pascal Siakam to lead the charge against the Thunder. Siakam is one of the only players on this Pacers team who has Finals experience.
Siakam has been instrumental in the Pacers' postseason run, earning Eastern Conference Finals MVP with standout performances. PrizePicks has set Siakam’s projections vs. Thunder for Game 1 at 19.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 29.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts (PRA) on Thursday, June 5.
Let’s break down Siakam’s projections and picks ahead of Thursday night’s matchup, via the PrizePicks NBA board. On PrizePicks, you can win real money with your NBA Finals predictions. Get started on PrizePicks today to get a $50 free bonus after your first $5 Lineup.
Pascal Siakam Projection: 19.5 Points
- Pacers PF Pascal Siakam is averaging 21.1 points per game across 16 playoff games this year.
- He averaged 24.8 points per game in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Knicks, shooting 52.4% from the field and 50% from deep.
- In two regular season games vs. OKC this year, he scored 22 points in December and 11 points in March.
Pascal Siakam Projection: 6.5 Rebounds
- Siakam is averaging 5.8 rebounds per game in the 2025 playoffs.
- He grabbed 10 rebounds vs. OKC on December 26 and 9 rebounds in the March 29 game.
- The Thunder are one of the top rebounding teams left in the postseason, averaging 44.8 boards per game.
Pascal Siakam Projection: 29.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts (PRA)
- Combining his 2025 playoff averages of 21.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists, Siakam is sitting at 30.2 PRA.
- That number jumped in the ECF, where he posted 33.3 PRA across six games.
- His PRA vs. OKC during the regular season: 35 in December (22/10/3) and 21 in March (11/9/1).
All Pascal Siakam Projections for NBA Finals Game 1
Here are all of the Pascal Siakam projections vs. the Thunder tonight in NBA Finals Game 1 on Thursday, June 5, via PrizePicks NBA.
- 22.5 Pts+Asts
- 26 Pts+Rebs
- 3 Assists
- 0.5 3-Pt Made (Goblin)
- 7.5 FG Made
- 3.5 PRA in First 5 Minutes
- 34.5 Fantasy Score
- 3.5 Free Throws Made
Make Pascal Siakam Picks in Game 1
Pacers PF Pascal Siakam has raised his level all postseason, as seen with his Eastern Conference Finals MVP, and proved he can deliver when it matters most.
With Indiana leaning on his two-way presence to match up with OKC’s young core, Siakam’s projections are worth watching closely in Game 1.
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