Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on dominant scoring spree right now, and he’s lined up for another big performance tonight against the Raptors.
The MVP candidate has scored 50+ points in two of his last four games and will face a weak Toronto team tonight.
The Thunder are 19-point favorites at home and the game total is set at 228 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Below, I have featured my favorite Gilgeous-Alexander prop bets to consider from this contest.
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 31.5 points (-120)
The NBA’s leading scorer is on a tear lately, ripping up opposing defenses with ease. He’s scored 50+ points in two of the last four games and three times in the last seven games.
It’s an impressive run that seems likely to continue given tonight’s matchup. The Thunder host the Raptors, which projects to be a lopsided affair. Oklahoma City is a heavy favorite at home, and Chet Holmgren is expected to return from his lengthy injury absence.
While there’s a threat of a blowout, Gilgeous-Alexander can score points quickly, thus surpassing the over before he’s subbed out for the remainder of the game. In the event of a close game, Gilgeous-Alexander should easily clear this line. He’s hit the over 31.5 points line in five of the last seven and in 25 of 48 games this season.
The Raptors also struggle to defend opponents, allowing the sixth most points per game and have the 26th ranked defensive efficiency. Toronto also plays at the eighth fastest pace, giving more opportunities for opponents to attack its poor defense.
Gilgeous-Alexander will benefit from this, especially since the Raptors don’t have much interior defense. Jakob Poeltl is out tonight, and there aren’t any other notable bigs on the roster. The team is made up of a bunch of wings, some of which are still hurt.
This makes Gilgeous-Alexander’s job attacking the rim much easier. He excels on drives and in the mid-range, so without a rim protector, he will dominate the Toronto defense.
DraftKings Sportsbook has alternate lines for Gilgeous-Alexander’s scoring props up to 50+ points for those looking for more juice. It’s a risky play, especially with the potential of a blowout, but the options are there. Here are the lines: 35+ (+135), 40+ (+330), 45+ (+800), 50+, (+2000).