The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their dominant run, winning eight of their last nine games heading into a home matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Oklahoma City downed the T-Wolves on Sunday night, and they look to do it again in tonight’s back-to-back rematch.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has remained at the center of the Thunder’s success, leading the team with 32.2 points and 6.1 assists per game this season. He put together an all-around performance in his last outing, dropping 37 points, eight assists, eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks against this same Minnesota squad.
Here’s a featured Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Monday’s matchup against the Timberwolves.
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 38.5 Points + Assists (-120)
Gilgeous-Alexander has played like an MVP favorite this season, and while a line set at 38.5 points and assists is a high expectation to meet, he is certainly capable of doing it.
Against the Timberwolves on Sunday, he filled the stat sheet with 37 points and eight assists, showcasing his ability to thrive against Minnesota’s defense. The Timberwolves remain without Rudy Gobert, which hurts their defense, while the absence of Julius Randle (groin injury) puts more pressure on Anthony Edwards to carry the offense.
Minnesota has struggled to close out games, dropping three of its last four contests, with four of its previous six losses coming by two points. There will be a high sense of urgency, but without Gobert, it’ll be challenging for Minnesota to protect the paint. Gilgeous-Alexander will still need to deal with challenging on-ball defenders, but the superstar will have a simpler time getting to his spots in the halfcourt offense.
With Gilgeous-Alexander setting the tone for Oklahoma City’s offense, which ranks third in the NBA in efficiency, this sets up another high-usage night for the MVP candidate.
