
FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $200 Bonus For Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals Game 1
The FanDuel promo code for the NBA Finals matchup between the Pacers and Thunder will give new users a $200 bonus ahead of Game 1.
Use this FanDuel promo code offer on the NBA Finals and claim this $200 bonus. Basketball fans can start with a $5 bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Indiana Pacers in Game 1. Players who pick a winner on this first bet will receive $200 in bonuses. This flexible offer gives new users a 40-to-1 odds boost on the NBA Finals.
According to the oddsmakers, the NBA Finals shouldn't be close. Oklahoma City is a prohibitive favorite to win the series and nearly a double-digit favorite to win Game 1.
To be clear, the Thunder have had a dominant run, but we are not counting out the Pacers. FanDuel Sportsbook should be a top option for basketball fans during the NBA Finals. Take a closer look below at the details of this exceptional offer.
FanDuel Promo Code For Pacers-Thunder NBA Finals
This 40-to-1 odds boost provides players with a chance to boost the odds on Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Start with a $5 bet on this matchup or any other game this week. If that bet wins, players will receive $200 in bonuses.
Again, we expect to see a lot of interest in the NBA Finals this weekend, but don't forget about the other current options on FanDuel Sportsbook. There are choices for players in the NHL and MLB. The Edmonton Oilers struck the first blow against the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. In addition, there are dozens of games to choose from in MLB throughout the weekend.
NBA Finals Preview: Thunder vs. Pacers
Oklahoma City is a 9.5-point favorite going into Game 1. FanDuel Sportsbook has Indiana as a significant underdog entering the NBA Finals. In fact, the odds on the correct series score are enlightening. According to the odds, a sweep by the Thunder is significantly more likely than the Pacers winning the series in seven games:
Oklahoma City 4-0 (+300)
Oklahoma City 4-1 (+220)
Oklahoma City 4-2 (+410)
Oklahoma City 4-3 (+540)
Indiana 4-0 (+5500)
Indiana 4-1 (+2500)
Indiana 4-2 (+1040)
Indiana 4-3 (+1200)
With all that said, anything can happen when these two teams step on the floor. The New York Knicks won as a massive underdog against the Boston Celtics earlier in the playoffs. FanDuel Sportsbook will have tons of different ways to get in on the action during this NBA Finals. Don't miss out on the chance to raise the stakes on each game with this new promo.
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