The Thunder extended their franchise-record winning streak to 13 games with a 116-98 victory over the Clippers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a central role again, finishing with 29 points and eight assists.
All eyes will be on the Thunder when they face the Knicks on tonight. Oklahoma City stands at 28-5 and has continued its momentum by leaning on its dynamic defense and Gilgeous-Alexander’s consistent MVP-level play. He is currently the frontrunner for the award on DraftKings Sportsbook at -105 odds.
Here’s a featured Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook to consider for Saturday’s game in Los Angeles.
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 Points (-110)
Gilgeous-Alexander has been the offensive engine for Oklahoma City all season, averaging 31.2 points, 6.1 assists and 5.5 rebounds in 33 games. His ability to score at all three levels has made him one of the league’s most consistent offensive threats.
The Knicks, riding a nine-game winning streak, present a formidable challenge. New York is tied for fifth in the NBA with 117.9 points per game, while Oklahoma City boasts the league’s best defense, allowing just 103.2 points per contest.
The Knicks have tough on-ball defenders like OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges, but the defensive limitations with Karl-Anthony Towns at the five should allow Gilgeous-Alexander to still get to his spots.
While the Thunder aren’t pressing to extend their historic winning streak nor are they distracted by the added attention, Gilgeous-Alexander understands the importance of making history. Oklahoma City will be motivated.
“Yeah, it’s cool,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Always nice to be part of history in a good way. It doesn’t feel like 13 games. Think we just try to win a game every night. We were focused on that, and we look up and it is what it is. Keep it going.”
With all things considered, this could become a high-scoring game where Gilgeous-Alexander has to set the tone, making a line of 30.5 points a solid betting option.
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