With the Western Conference Finals tipping off Tuesday night in Oklahoma City, the Thunder will once again look to their MVP finalist to set the tone.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a dominant Game 7 performance against the Denver Nuggets, tallying 35 points and three steals to lead the Thunder into the next round.
Here’s the featured Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Game 1:
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Prop Bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Over 38.5 Points + Assists (-115)
Gilgeous-Alexander has been one of the league’s most consistent postseason performers in 2025, averaging 29.0 points and 6.4 assists through 11 playoff games. He’s scored at least 30 points often and remains the primary offensive engine for an Oklahoma City squad that leans heavily on his shot creation and ability to draw contact.
Minnesota will provide a new test with its elite rim protection and perimeter defenders, but SGA has had success against the Timberwolves before. He torched them for 40 points on 15-of-23 shooting during their last meeting on Dec. 31 and thrives against teams that struggle to keep him out of the lane.
With the Thunder likely needing a strong Game 1 showing to establish home-court control, expect Gilgeous-Alexander to take on a heavy usage load early and often. His free-throw volume (nearly 10 attempts per game this postseason) gives him a stable scoring floor, while his passing will be crucial if Minnesota blitzes him with help defense.
“It means a lot, specifically for the city,” said Gilgeous-Alexander on advancing. “They’ve been so good all year. They’ve been behind us, through good, through bad. No team in the league has a home-court advantage like we do.”
Gilgeous-Alexander is built for this moment, and Tuesday’s Game 1 gives him the ideal stage to deliver another big-time performance.
