The NBA playoffs are always wild, wacky and filled with knife-cuttable drama. With players putting everything on the line in an attempt to bask in championship glory, the pressure-packed games are tremendously fun to wager on. As a result, the sportsbooks offer many creative ways to enhance the action. What are Brad’s favorite prop plays in Pelicans vs. Thunder on Sunday? Check out his juicy SGP below.
The pick — SGP: Thunder ML; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 20+ points, 4+ rebounds, 4+ assists, 1+ steal (+120, BetMGM)
BetMGM offers:
Loyal viewers of my television show “Live on the Line” are fully aware of the obsessive tendencies this unwavering wagerer has toward certain NBA players/markets — Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Domantas Sabonis and, most famously, Victor Wembanyama. Sinking dollars into SGA SGPs is also one of many bankable personal trends.
Turn the volume up on Tupac’s “I Get Around.” When it comes to same-game constructions, this parlay enthusiast has several favorite partners.
In regular-season games against the Pelicans, Gilgeous-Alexander reached the necessary thresholds in all three contests, averaging 25.0 points, 7.0 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals per game. Without question, he’s a certifiable stat sheet stuffer.
This season, New Orleans finished sixth in adjusted defensive efficiency, surrendering a mere 1.119 points per possession. Also restrictive down the home stretch in various categories, the Pels ranked inside the league’s top half in fewest opponent points, rebounds and steals allowed per game. Their most glaring vulnerability during that span was in assists allowed per game (No. 19).
Oklahoma City defeated New Orleans in two of their three clashes this season. In Game 1 on Sunday, the Thunder defends home court with a victory while SGA stacks the stats.
Round round, get around.
NBA postseason record: 4-3, +1.30 units