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Chet Holmgren Best Prop Bets for Thunder vs. Pacers Game 1

Chet Holmgren Best Prop Bets for Thunder vs. Pacers Game 1

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By: Alex Hunter

The NBA Finals between the Thunder and Pacers begin Thursday with Game 1 in Oklahoma City. On DraftKings Sportsbook, the Thunder are favored by 10 points for Game 1 and this contest carries a total of O/U 230 points.

Below, I have featured my favorite Chet Holmgren prop bet to consider from this contest.

Best Chet Holmgren Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

Chet Holmgren O 16.5 Points (-105)

Holmgren was excellent to finish the Western Conference Finals vs. the Timberwolves, scoring at least 21 points in three of the final four games of this series. This postseason, Holmgren is shooting 49% from the field and he is handling a 21% usage rate. The former lottery pick has surpassed 16.5 points in eight of his 16 starts, and this NBA Finals matchup vs. the Pacers sets up well for Holmgren.

Indiana ranks sixth in pace and 15th in defensive rating this season. Plus, the Pacers are surrendering the sixth-most points in the paint. 48% of Holmgren’s points this season have come in the paint and the seven-footer has a great chance to clear 16.5 points in Thursday’s Game 1.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
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