The two best words in all of sports: Game 7. That is, if you are not a Thunder or Pacers fan. If you are, then these two words fill you with dread and anxiety. Will your team get over the mountaintop and overcome the immense pressure? Or will they instead fail and come up just short of greatness and embark on an offseason that will feel like an eternity? Game 7 will decide which team will go through these emotions. This is also the last time to make some money during a game before next season. Here are the best prop bets ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Thunder-Pacers Best Prop Bets for Game 7 of NBA Finals
*All odds for Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers are courtesy of DraftKings as of Sunday morning.
Luguentz Dort: Over 7.5 Points (-120)
Luguentz Dort is one of the key players that the Thunder need to make shots to win the NBA championship. In the NBA Finals, he has shot 51.7 percent from distance, but he had a bad Game 6 in Indiana. In Game 6, Dort only made one three-pointer. When he is at home, though, his shooting improves.
At home in the NBA Finals, Dort is shooting 50 percent from long range and is averaging nine points a night. On the road during the finals, he is averaging seven points. Thankfully for Thunder fans, Game 7 is in Loud City. Dort should be due for a monster game for the Thunder faithful if history repeats itself. This makes this line a best bet for Game 7 of the NBA Finals.
Isaiah Hartenstein: Over 13.5 Points + Assists + Rebounds (-130)
Isaiah Hartenstein can do everything for the Thunder. He can get you rebounds, go out and score six points, and then rack up a few assists. Hartenstein has hit this line in four of the six games in the NBA Finals. This is due to his style of play, which the Thunder has been able to utilize.
Hartenstein is not able to shoot the three-ball, but he still thrives in a five-out offense. This is due to his passing ability. For a center, he passes the ball extremely well. One of the only other centers that may pass better than him is Nikola Jokic, a three-time MVP. The Thunder must use his dribble hand-offs and screens to create opportunities for Hartenstein and his teammates. His style of play in a crucial Game 7 makes this a best for Game 7.
Tyrese Haliburton: Under 6.5 Assists (+114)
When on the road in the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton only averages six assists a game. This is due to the swarming nature of the Thunder defense. It looks like wasps trying to stop a predator from getting too close to the hive. It is also why the Thunder have won some games against the Pacers.
The Thunder will do everything they can to force Haliburton to make mistakes and jump the passing lanes. Alex Caruso and Dort will be physical with Haliburton, making him pass out of traps. There will be a plethora of turnovers in the game, which means Haliburton will not total a lot of assists. This is why this is the final best bet for Game 7 and the 2024-25 NBA season.
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