As the excitement builds for the highly anticipated Game 7 between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, analysts and fans alike are turning their attention to key player prop bets. Of those he has shined the most light on, Jalen Williams, Andrew Nembhard, Pascal Siakam and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are all currently in the NBA spotlight. Every single one of these players have unique betting lines that follow their performance trends and how they can most impact the game.
Jalen Williams comes into Game 7 with a prop bet at over 22.5 combined points. Prior to Game 6, he had absolutely taken over the floor, boasting a staggering 31.0 points per game. He averaged 29.7 points per game in his final three contests, never scoring fewer than 26 points in a game. In Game 6, Williams showed just how explosive of a scorer he can be, scoring 16 points in the first half. This is good enough to make most people consider him a strong candidate to go over his prop bet.
Love Andrew Nembhard as a sneaky option with a prop bet of over 14.5 total points + assists. He came up big in Game 6, pouring in a series-high 17 points. On top of that, he added four assists, giving him 21 total points plus assists combined. His previous per-game averages are tantalizing. He’s averaged 12.5 points and 5.0 assists in the first two games of the series, showing he’s capable of exceeding his points + assists combo betting line.
Pascal Siakam’s Performance and Potential
Pascal Siakam has made a name for himself as the Raptors’ premier scorer. The forward has cleared this line in three of the six Finals games thus far, showcasing his ability to score under pressure. Throughout the last four games of the series, Siakam has been scorching hot, averaging 21.3 points. He’s on display as an elite rebounder, collecting an average of 12.2 percentage of all rebound opportunities per game. On top of this, he’s averaging 6.2 potential assists, showing his willingness to set teammates up for easy buckets.
Given Siakam’s consistent scoring and rebounding presence, many analysts believe he has a solid chance of surpassing his prop bet in Game 7. His ability to perform in crucial moments will be vital for the Pacers as they look to secure a victory against the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Impact on the Game
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a juicy prop bet placed over 44.5 combined points, rebounds, and assists. This wager underscores his multifaceted influence on the court. He’s gone over this mark in 8 of his past 11 games. The good fortune of this accomplishment came when he played minimum 41 minutes in all those games. His ability to impact every facet of the game is what makes him a linchpin player for the thunder.
The Thunder have been one of the toughest teams to play at home, scoring at least 110 points in each of their dozen home games this year. Consequently, expectations for Gilgeous-Alexander are through the roof. Both teams are preparing for Game 7. That will be a highly scrutinized moment when he has to deal with the Pacers “bend-don’t-break” defense.
As for Game 7, the Thunder roll in as the heavy-favored team, enjoying a 6.5-point advantage against the Pacers. The over/under for total points in the game is 214.5. Regardless, on paper at least, this matchup serves as a crucible on which both teams fortunes will hang. It manages to perfectly bottle the exhilarating spirit of playoff basketball.
“Game 7 is the best two words in sports.” – Adam Landeka
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