Oklahoma City is outpacing the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, holding a significant 3-1 advantage in the series. Their sole defeat occurred in Game 3, where they suffered a heavy loss with a score of 143-101.

According to BetMGM, the betting public shows confidence in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his teammates, reflecting in the highest betting volume for Oklahoma City to win the West at 28.1% and securing a championship title at 22.1%.

Game 5 Odds

• Spread: OKC -8.5, MIN +8.5
• Moneyline: OKC -350, MIN +280
• Over/Under: 220.5

First-half Props:

• Spread: OKC -4.5, MIN +4.5
• Moneyline: OKC -235, MIN +190
• Over/Under: 111.5

Both Teams to Score 55+ in First Half

• Yes: +200
• No: -300

Overall Total Points

• Odd: -118
• Even: +100

Game to Overtime

• Yes: +1350
• No: -5000

On ‘The Herd,’ Colin Cowherd highlighted the importance of Shai’s consistent performance, stating:

“SGA is the MVP, and you get the same game every night… That’s why Oklahoma City… is very, very good.”

Melissa Rohlin pointed out potential strategies for Minnesota to recover from the daunting 3-1 deficit. She stressed that Anthony Edwards needs to bring his A-game to have any hope against the imposing Thunder.