The Western Conference Finals saw a huge turn when the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by 42 points in Game 3. The Thunder has a 2-1 advantage, but they will be a bit concerned about Minnesota, which will have the home-court advantage in Game 4 again.
For the Timberwolves, Julius Randle erupted for 24 points while Anthony Edwards led the way with 24 points. Naz Reid went “Over” the mark in multiple categories through a 10-point, 8-rebound performance.
At any rate, here are the NBA playoffs props for the WCF Game 4 between the Timberwolves and the Thunder on BetMGM and FanDuel.
Julius Randle Over 18.5 points for -125 (BetMGM)
The Timberwolves forward showed he can bounce back from off nights again. He followed a sub-par 6-point performance in Game 2 with an impressive 24-point outing. He has now cleared the “Over” mark in six of the last seven games.
The power forward is averaging 22.8 PPG and has hit the 20+ mark 10 times. I believe he will clear the “Over” with flying colours again.
Anthony Edwards: Three-Pointers Over 3.5 for -105 (BetMGM)
Ant-Man was unable to clear the “Over” projection for 3.5 threes in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals. However, he caught fire in Game 3 in the first quarter itself, nailing 3 in the period alone.
He went on to make 5 total long-range bombs, and I see him clicking on four triples again.
Jaden McDaniels Under 13.5 points for -120 (FanDuel)
McDaniels has been on peaks and valleys throughout the postseason. He can have a 20+ points performance in a game and then fizzle for a single-digit performance.
For example, he had 22 points in Game 2 but had just 10 in Game 3. But I think he won’t have a big-time performance in Game 4 and will be limited to under 10 here.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 31.5 points for -115 (BetMGM)
SGA had just 14 points in Game 2 on a terrible 4/13 shooting night. He has been on fire before that, compiling 30+ in each of the five games.
The guard has cleared the “Over” projections for most parts, but he is usually a point or two above or below the projections, making him one of the most exciting betting prospects. I expect him to be held under 30 again.
Chet Holmgren U 15.5 Points for -115 (BetMGM)
Holmgren had 10 points in Game 3, which followed a 22-point outing in Game 2. He had 15 in Game 1. Before that, he had scored below 15 points in three of the four games. Thus, he is usually “Under” the projections, even though not by much. I expect him to stay “Under” the mark here.
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