NBA SGP: +1500 Dallas Mavericks @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Ben DiGiacomo
Host · Writer
We smashed our +1500 same-game parlay last night in the controversial Knicks-Pacers game, so we’re back to hopefully start a streak with Game 1 between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder tonight.
Valued at +1500, let’s ride!
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Legs 1, 2, & 3: Shai Gilgeous Alexander 1+ Three, 5+ Assists, 5+ Rebounds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to put together his best performance tonight because, without him, they simply don’t have enough firepower to keep up with the Mavs. I expect Dallas to do enough to slow down his scoring, resulting in him needing to impact the game on the glass and as a facilitator, as we know he’s fully capable of doing. Plus, with the crowd behind him in a rambunxious environment, look for SGA to have the confidence to pull the trigger from deep more often than not. Altogether, expect the S to knock down a three, dish out at least five assists as he accomplished in all four regular-season matchups with the Mavs, and collect at least five rebounds, which he did in three of four games in the first-round series.
Legs 4, 5, & 6: Jalen Williams 15+ Points, 4+ Assists, 4+ Rebounds
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Jalen Williams is the most underrated player in basketball. He averaged 21.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 7.3 rebounds in the Thunder’s first-round series, eclipsing the 15-point, four-assist, and four-rebound mark in each game. Williams only had two games this season against the Mavs where he played at least 30 minutes, and he averaged 25.0 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds in those contests. Ultimately, we’ll trust that he keeps his momentum going.
Legs 7, 8, & 9: Kyrie Irving 20+ Points, 4+ Assists, 4+ Rebounds
Kyrie Irving dominated the Thunder this regular season, averaging 30.5 points, 10.0 assists, and 5.0 rebounds. He also averaged 26.5 points, 4.7 assists, and 5.7 rebounds against the Pelicans in the first-round series, so we’ll trust that he can pitch in another all-around effort as we’ve been accustomed to him doing.
Leg 10: Luka Doncic 25+ Points
We’ll keep this simple: Luka Doncic needs to score 25 points tonight if the Mavs want to win the game. He didn’t play well enough against the Thunder in the regular season to warrant us touting his three-point prop or for him to exceed 30 points, so we trust him enough for at least 25 points.
Leg 11: PJ Washington Jr. 4+ Rebounds
PJ Washington Jr. had at least four rebounds in all four first-round games and in every regular-season matchup against the Thunder. He’ll play enough minutes tonight to make his mark on the glass against a Thunder team that lacks size in the paint.
All Odds Courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
