NBA Finals Game 5: Latest Betting Preferences and Top Pick
In the ongoing NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers are locked in a tight battle, with the series standing at 2-2. The Thunder are currently favoured to win Game 5, with odds of -435 on the moneyline[1].
The total points for Game 5 is set at 224, and the series has been a low-scoring affair so far, with the Over/Under score in the series favouring the Under 1-3[1]. The Thunder are also 9.5-point favourites for Game 5[1].
One player who has been making headlines is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC), who has been instrumental in the Thunder's success. Gilgeous-Alexander, who won both the NBA MVP and Finals MVP honours, has been crucial to the Thunder's offence, particularly in their 103-91 victory in Game 7[1].
However, Gilgeous-Alexander's three-point shooting in the Finals has been a bit of a mixed bag. He is shooting 35.3% from three in the NBA Finals, which is a playoff career low of 30.9% in three-pointers this postseason[1]. This trend has continued in the recent games, as Gilgeous-Alexander has stayed under 1.5 three-pointers in the last three NBA Finals games[1].
Given this trend, Gilgeous-Alexander's three-point performance in Game 5 is a potential area to watch. The Over/Under for his three-pointers in Game 5 is set at 1.5, with odds of -125 for Over and -105 for Under[1].
It's worth noting that the Pacers have been focusing on Gilgeous-Alexander's three-point defence, making it a challenging task for him to break his recent slump[1].
The analysis provided here is by Sam Profeta, a sports writer with a focus on basketball and football. While this analysis does not constitute an advertisement, our website may receive a commission from partners for purchases made through links on the site[2].
As the series heads into Game 5, the Thunder are favourites to clinch the series, but Gilgeous-Alexander's three-point shooting could be a deciding factor. The Pacers, despite their odds of +460 for the series win[1], have shown resilience and could potentially upset the Thunder's plans.
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