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NBA Best Bets: Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player props for Thunder vs. Lakers on 4/8/25

NBA Best Bets: Top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player props for Thunder vs. Lakers on 4/8/25

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By: Keagan Smith

The Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder just faced off on Sunday, with the Lakers emerging from the dust with a win in hand. Tonight, these two teams square off for round two in a rematch, this time in OKC. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his MVP-caliber play propel the Thunder back into the win column?

Here are the top Gilgeous-Alexander prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for tonight ahead of the 8 p.m. EST tip-off.

Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

DraftKings Sportsbook lists SGA’s prop lines for tonight at 31.5 points, 6.5 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.5 three-pointers. His PTS + REB + AST O/U is 43.5.

The Thunder enter tonight’s game as 9.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. Their Moneyline odds are -500, while the game total is set at 230 points. The Lakers’ offensive firepower is much more formidable than their defensive ability as they rank eighth in opponent points per game, but 16th in defensive rating since their roster shakeup around the All-Star break.

Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the smoothest scorers in the world and leads the league in points per game at 32.6. However, we’re going to check out his assists prop tonight. As the Thunder’s primary ball-handler, SGA dishes out 6.4 assists a night on average. Over his last 15 games, though, he’s been on a particularly hot streak with over 6.5 dimes in 10 of those contests. He also dished out nine assists in each of his two matchups with the Lakers this season, so taking over 6.5 assists tonight feels like a nice starter pick at -135 odds.

However, bettors seeking plus-odds can consider taking one of Gilgeous-Alexander’s alt lines for assists. DraftKings Sportsbook users can snag 8+ assists at +125 odds, which is solid value. For those who believe he’ll dish out nine dimes like in his previous matchups with Los Angeles earlier this season, consider grabbing 9+ assists at +220 odds for a heftier payout.

With the Lakers lacking a real paint defender at center, it’s possible that Gilgeous-Alexander could take advantage of the matchup by feeding big men Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren lobs throughout the night. Any of these assists props are worth a shout as the best betting options for Thunder vs. Lakers on Tuesday evening.

Keagan Smith
Keagan Smith
Keagan is a Texas-based editor and analyst who believes sports are the true eighth wonder of the world. After starting out in local media, he’s provided coverage for DraftKings Network since 2024. He gravitates toward football, hoops and hockey, but is happy to watch and write about any game that involves a ball or a puck. While his own athletic career ended in middle school, he’s also an avid fantasy player with a soft spot for dynasty formats, spending countless hours crafting the ever-elusive perfect squad.
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