The Thunder picked up a massive win on Wednesday evening against the Pelicans, and it's allowed them to play in a second play-in game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
This time, the winner of the contest will get the chance to play the Denver Nuggets in the playoffs.
In that game against the Pelicans, star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 32 points, five rebounds and three assists, showcasing his ability as one of the brightest young players in The Association.
He'll be back at it again tonight, and our NBA model projections are showing value when looking at these player prop selections. Let's dive into it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Player Props, Picks
*Odds and projections as of Friday morning
Our Action Labs models are identifying two key ways that you can bet on SGA's prop listings this evening and go into the game with a slight edge.
First, on the negative side, we're showing value on the under 4.5 for his assist total at a price of +122 (FanDuel). Our projections list SGA at 4.5 on the dot, but the hefty plus-money price gets this selection to an 8/10 rating.
On the positive side, we're also showing value on the over of Gilgeous-Alexander's block total at 0.5. Our projections have him at 0.8 and he's listed at 0.5 (-110 to -115) across the market. This play garners a 7/10 rating.
If you're considering betting on player props this evening, consider either of those selections, and be sure to bet responsibly and carefully.
