Pacers vs Thunder Predictions: 3 Player Props for Game 5 (June 16)
Game 5 of the NBA Finals is going down tonight! It’s been a crazy series thus far, as both teams have blown leads that have frustrated fans and bettors alike. We’re heading back to Oklahoma City tonight for Game 5, hoping it’s another great matchup.
Which team will take the coveted 3-2 lead?
We’ll soon find out, but we’ve got you covered with our favorite player props from Underdog. The Finals have been good to us thus far in this area, so let’s keep the momentum going tonight!
Tyrese Haliburton OVER 17.5 Points
Tonight is NOT the time to fade Tyrese Haliburton. He’s the heart and soul of the Pacers, and if he has a bad night, things aren’t looking great for this squad from Indiana.
Haliburton has scored 18+ points in each of his last two games, and we’re not expecting him to slow down at all tonight. Look for Haliburton to have at least 18 points again tonight, hopefully making this a sweat-free bet by the end of the third quarter.
Pascal Siakam OVER 10.5 Rebounds & Assists
This RA line feels a bit low for Pascal Siakam, who has been an all-around solid player for the Pacers thus far. He is the yin to Haliburton’s yang, so to speak, an excellent contributor on a nightly basis for this squad.
Siakam has been a fantastic scorer, putting up 20+ points twice in the series, but he’s also provided valuable assists and rebounds. 11 combined rebounds and assists shouldn’t be difficult to achieve in this one, so we’re taking the over in this category as well. The Thunder haven’t had an answer for him to this point, and if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it!
Alex Caruso OVER 10.5 Points
It’s a night of overs, as we’re also confident in Alex Caruso’s point total. Caruso isn’t typically a starter for the Thunder, but he is a meaningful player for them off the bench.
He’s averaging nearly 30 minutes per game this series, and is scoring nearly 15 points per game, making his limited time pay off. Caruso has been money from beyond the arc, and if he gets a few opportunities, there’s no reason to believe he won’t have at least 11 points in this one.
Andrew Elmquist
Sports Betting Contributor
Andrew is an up-and-coming sports betting analyst who specializes in Daily Fantasy Sports and player props in all sports. He holds degrees from Winona State University in Spanish and Communications. You can find Andrew on X @AndrewElmquist1
