The NBA playoffs are always wild, wacky and filled with knife-thick drama. With players putting everything on the line in an attempt to bask in championship glory, naturally, the pressure-packed games are tremendously fun to wager on. As a result, the sportsbooks offer many creative ways to enhance the action. What is Brad's SGP in Game 2 of Mavericks-Thunder? Check out his leans below.
The pick — SGP: Thunder ML, Chet Holmgren 1+ blocks, 1+ steal (+200, BetMGM)
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In some ways, working the SGP software is another recommended next step. For example, if you bet on the Thunder’s long drink to cash the OVER on 2.5 blocks plus steals, the juice is a very unappealing -160. However, click the “SGP” button and string them together individually along with an Oklahoma City Game 2 win, and the juice instantly pops eyes out of sockets.
In five matchups this season against Luka Doncic and the Mavericks, Holmgren achieved both required feats three times. However, in one regular-season game, he played only 12 minutes. Excluding that abbreviated appearance and including what he accomplished in Game 1, he’s averaged 2.3 blocks and 1.0 steals per game against Dallas this season.
Jason Kidd’s Mavs aren’t a favorable on-paper matchup. This postseason, they have surrendered the fifth-fewest blocks (3.9) and eighth-fewest steals (6.4) per game.
Still, OKC’s slender man is an elite rim protector who possesses kleptomaniac tendencies. Inside Paycom Center, Chet and the top-seeded Thunder unleash another storm.
Make money for the mom(s) in your life. And don’t forget the champagne.
NBA postseason record: 8-15, -5.73 units
BONUS TIME — Derrick White OVER 17.5 points vs. Cavaliers (-102, FanDuel)