The Thunder and Suns continue their first-round series with Game 4 in Phoenix on Monday. The Thunder lead this series 3-0. Oklahoma City is a 10.5-point favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the game total set at 214.5 points.
Let’s dive into my favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander player prop for Monday’s contest.
Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 31.5 Points (-108)
With Jalen Williams (hamstring) sidelined for Game 3, Gilgeous-Alexander erupted for a playoff career-high 42 points, while shooting an outstanding 15-of-18 from the field. Williams remains out for Game 4, leaving this 31.5-point scoring line well within reach for the reigning MVP.
Phoenix ranks second-to-last in defensive rating this postseason. In his 40 starts without Williams this season, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32.4 points per game and a 33.2% usage rate.
SGA has scored 40 or more points nine times this season, eight of which came with Williams inactive. With Williams off the floor this season, Gilgeous-Alexander is scoring an incredible one point per minute.
