After splitting the first two games in Oklahoma City, the Thunder and Nuggets head to Denver for a pivotal Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series, for the Thunder to reclaim home-court advantage, they’ll once again need a big night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been the engine of their postseason run.
Here’s the featured Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday’s Game 3:
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 45.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-110)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to thrive under the playoff spotlight. Over his last five postseason games, he’s averaged 32.6 points, 7.0 assists, and 6.2 rebounds — comfortably clearing this combined line.
Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 34 points, eight assists, and four rebounds in just 33 minutes during the Thunder’s dominant 119-76 win. His control of pace and ability to get to the free-throw line (10-for-11 in Game 2) have made him one of the toughest postseason covers. He’s also elevating his playmaking when opponents load up defensively, creating open looks for teammates.
“Winning by a hundred or winning by two, it’s still 1-1, and I think that’s very important,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “Like I said, especially in the series, every game’s going to look different. People are going to make adjustments. It’s going to be a different crowd, a different feel. You’re going to start hot, you’re going to start cold, everything’s going to look different. It’s important to turn the page.”
As the series shifts to Denver, expect the Thunder to lean heavily on Gilgeous-Alexander to maintain composure and generate consistent offense. His volume and usage remain elite, and if Game 3 is closer than Wednesday’s blowout, his minutes — and stat totals — should climb even higher.
Riding the Thunder’s superstar to go over 45.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists is a strong option in what’s shaping up to be a tightly contested series.