The NBA playoffs resume this Saturday, as two pivotal Game 3s take center stage today — and our NBA betting expert Joe Dellera has identified a player prop pick showing significant value in tonight's matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Lakers.
Let's get into the breakdown of his top Thunder vs. Lakers Game 3 player prop bet for Jared McCain on Saturday, May 9.
Thunder vs Lakers Game 3 Player Prop
| Time (ET) | Player Prop |
|---|---|
| 8:30 p.m. | |
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Thunder vs. Lakers Player Prop Bet
Jared McCain Over 5.5 Points (-114) / 10+ Points (+300)
Jared McCain has been a flamethrower off the bench this series, dropping 12 points in the series opener and 18 points in Game 2.
McCain has proven that he doesn't need heavy minutes in order to make meaningful contributions for this Thunder team, and it seems that his ability to capitalize on the defensive gravity of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a necessity for Oklahoma City in this matchup against the Lakers.
The Lakers are throwing everything they have at SGA to limit his scoring, which has consistently left McCain with open looks on the perimeter—looks that he has converted so far, hitting four triples in each of the first two games.
After taking five three-point attempts in the first two games of the series, McCain should be in line to smash this line in Game 3; and 10+ points at +300 is an attractive value play as well.
Pick: Jared McCain Over 5.5 Points (-114) / 10+ Points (+300)
