The Oklahoma City Thunder are closing in on franchise history. With just 11 games remaining in the regular season, Tuesday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings presents a chance for the Thunder (59-12) to secure their 60th win — a feat the team hasn’t achieved since the 2012–13 season.
Oklahoma City is riding a six-game winning streak and has already clinched the top seed in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to power the offense as the NBA’s MVP favorite. At the same time, injuries to Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have placed even greater scoring and playmaking responsibility on his shoulders.
Meanwhile, the Kings (35-36) are trending downward. They’ve lost three straight and are clinging to the West’s No. 9 seed. Sacramento has struggled defensively, which leaves them vulnerable against a perimeter star like Gilgeous-Alexander, who tends to get to his spots with the best of them.
Here is the featured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Tuesday’s matchup against the Kings.
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 38.5 Points + Assists (-120)
Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 34.1 points and 7.1 assists in 15 games since the All-Star break. With Holmgren and Williams sidelined in Sunday’s 103-101 win over the Clippers, Gilgeous-Alexander remained the focal point, scoring 26 points while managing added defensive attention. Holmgren and Williams are listed as questionable for this evening’s contest.
In two previous meetings this season, Oklahoma City has dominated Sacramento, winning 130-109 and 144-110. Gilgeous-Alexander posted 29 points and nine assists in the most recent matchup. He registered 37 points and 11 assists in the first meeting. He’s been within striking distance at a minimum.
With the Thunder chasing history and their MVP candidate drawing a favorable matchup, expect Gilgeous-Alexander to be motivated for another big performance. Sacramento’s defensive struggles at the point of attack and their lack of rim protection give this line plenty of room to hit.
