The Oklahoma City Thunder just completed one of the greatest regular season's in team history, securing the Western Conference's top seed with one of the youngest rosters in the NBA. Meeting them in the first round of the NBA playoffs are the New Orleans Pelicans.
Let's beat the books with a Thunder vs Pelicans Game 1 same-game parlay.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans Same-Game Parlay (April 21, 2024)
Matchup Page:
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 6+ Assists | -105 |
| Jalen Williams to score 20+ Points | +115 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Moneyline | -330 |
| Overall | +341 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 6+ Assists
SGA is a genuine NBA MVP candidate after averaging 30.1 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game this season for the top seeded Thunder.
He played the role of distributor well against New Orleans racking up seven assists per game along with 25 points and 2.3 steals this season.
Shai put together 43 contests with six plus assists this season. I think he looks to get his teammates involved early as the Pelicans design their system to slow him down. Take SGA 6+ assists at -105 as the first leg of our Thunder vs Pelicans same-game parlay.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Jalen Williams 20+ Points
Former Santa Clara star Jalen Williams dropped 26 points on the Pelicans last month, on 50% shooting from the field while knocking down three of six attempts from deep.
Fans across the nation can finally begin to annoint Williams the next NBA superstar after seeing him play in the postseason. He's taken his game to the next level in his sophomore season, shooting 54% from the field and nearly 43% from three.
To celebrate Jalen Williams birthday, here is his game-winner against the Blazers:pic.twitter.com/gkmNvxwM5f
— NBA Muse (@NBAMuseAcc) April 14, 2024
Look for the 23-year-old to have a huge game as the Pelicans' defense focuses on shutting down Shai.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: Oklahoma City Thunder ML
Shai, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren give the Thunder their most talented trio since Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden plied their trade in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder went 33-8 in the friendly confines of the Paycom Center this season. They also went a stellar 36-16 against Western Conference opponents. According to our odds calculator, OKC's -330 odds to win this contest give them a 76% chance of victory.
Zion is out and Brandon Ingram is only just working his way back from injury. Make the Thunder win game one the last leg of our Thunder vs Pelicans same-game parlay.
