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With the Oklahoma City Thunder in cruise control against the Los Angeles Lakers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t need to force the issue tonight.
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This Thunder vs. Lakers same-game parlay doesn’t expect a dud from the OKC star, but an efficient, low-exposure game that doesn’t require his full effort to get the sweep.
It’s all part of our full Thunder vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks for this Western Conference contest on Monday, May 11.
Our best Thunder vs Lakers SGP for today’s Game 4
SGP leg #1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 28.5 points (-115)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does not need to score in bunches. One of the NBA’s most clutch players — and that is putting it lightly so as to avoid debate from any De’Aaron Fox or Anthony Edwards fans — Gilgeous-Alexander is more likely not to play in the fourth quarter than he is to find himself in a clutch moment.
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The presumptive MVP has averaged just 21 points per game in this series because he does not need to average more. The Oklahoma City Thunder are blowing out the Los Angeles Lakers so handily that Gilgeous-Alexander can coast in this series.
SGP leg #2: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Under 3.5 rebounds (+120)
Gilgeous-Alexander grabbed only two rebounds in each of Games 1 and 2. Then he exploded in Game 3 with … four rebounds.
Again, SGA does not need to do more. Rebounding is an effort-forward task, and Gilgeous-Alexander does not need to put in the effort in this series.
That comes in the next round, no matter the opponent. Oklahoma City is simply being prudent by letting its star coast this week.
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SGP leg #3: Thunder moneyline (-525)
The Thunder know better than most how vital some rest can be this time of year. They should put this series to bed as quickly as possible so as to add a few days of quiet before the Western Conference Finals.
With any luck, the Timberwolves and Spurs will stretch to seven games, giving Oklahoma City that much more of an advantage.
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