Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals are set to tip off on Thursday. Although they hold a 3-2 series lead, the Thunder can’t afford to take their foot off the pedal. In order to avoid a dreaded Game 7, the defending champs need to take care of business on the road. That means multiple players, not just MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, need to step up for OKC. On a roster loaded with talent, Chet Holmgren has shown he can produce in the postseason. What should bettors expect from the big man in San Antonio tonight?
Here are the top Chet Holmgren prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook for Thursday’s Spurs vs. Thunder Game 6 in the Western Conference Finals.
Best Chet Holmgren prop bets
It hasn’t been a great series by any means for Holmgren. Over his last five games, the center is averaging 12.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks. He’s shooting over 51% from the field and 30% from three-point range during that time as well. Those aren’t terrible numbers, but it’s a notch below what we’ve come to expect from the All-Star. To be fair, it’s not as if this comes as a surprise. Going up against a defensive menace such as Victor Wembanyama can give even the best scorers difficulty.
Regardless, there’s room for Holmgren to contribute in some capacity this evening. After all, the seven-footer is needed to counter San Antonio’s length on the glass. Chet comes into this one with a bit of momentum, putting up 16 points and 11 rebounds in Game 5. Jalen Williams is still questionable with a hamstring issue; even if the wing suits up, he won’t be at 100%. On paper, that should mean more offensive responsibility for the rest of OKC’s supporting cast tonight.
The thing is, this rivalry has been a headache when it comes to predicting everyone other than SGA and Wemby. That’s especially true for the defending champs, a squad that prides itself on depth. If Holmgren struggles slightly during the first half, head coach Mark Daigneault won’t be afraid to utilize his bench. After all, the Gonzaga alum has logged less than 30 minutes on four different occasions during this series.
Given his inconsistent playing time, it’s no coincidence that Holmgren hasn’t put up a ton of counting stats. In the first four Western Conference Finals matchups, he failed to record 23+ points + rebounds + assists. Keep in mind, that includes Game 1’s epic double-overtime marathon. Chet did bounce back on Tuesday, but that looks like an outlier at this point. Don’t be shocked if OKC’s big man struggles to get it going on the road tonight.
