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We’ve been waiting on this version of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to come through in the NBA Finals. With a tied game with just over 4 minutes left in Game 4, SGA took over the game by scoring 15 of the last 16 points to spur his team to a 111-104 victory.
The series is tied and headed back to Oklahoma City for a pivotal Game 5 matchup. What should bettors expect from the matchup’s top performers? We’ll cover that with our top Underdog DFS slip from Monday’s NBA Finals contest between the Pacers and the Thunder. Good luck, folks.
We’ll start with the reigning MVP. Gilgeous-Alexander has enjoyed an incredible postseason run, scoring 30.4 points, dishing out 6.3 assists, and grabbing 5.6 rebounds in 20 playoff contests.
Since the Western Conference semifinals against Denver, SGA has produced at least 31 points in every home contest he’s played. As oddsmakers have accurately decided, scoring 35 in an outing is an excellent dividing line.
He’s finished with 35 or more points in five of the past 10 outings, regardless of the setting. Expect him to add to the total on Monday, covering this player scoring prop bet during a must-win Game 5 matchup.
Tyrese Haliburton has been the talk of the playoffs. The 6-foot-5 guard has excelled as a finisher this season, closing out multiple contests with unbelievable offensive performances. It’s a run unlike anything we’ve seen.
After nailing the game-winning shot to upset the Thunder in Game 1, the Thunder have mostly kept him in check. He’s finished below his regular season averages in all but one outing since. Expect Oklahoma City to continue their defensive intensity, preventing him from covering his assist prop bet on Monday.
Chet Holmgren’s ability to reach his lofty player prop marks largely depends on his usage. He’s averaged less than 30 minutes per playoff game this season, but he’s played at least 35 minutes in the past two games.
The results have been noticeable. He’s produced consecutive double-doubles, scoring 34 points and pulling down 25 rebounds combined. Expect him to continue his outsized contributions in Game 5, finishing with at least ten rebounds to cover this player prop wager.