NBA Player Props: Thunder vs. Pacers – Jalen Williams & Lu Dort Picks
- Following a near career-high 40-point performance in Game 5, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA Championship.
- Despite Williams' recent scoring surge, projections suggest he may fall short of expectations in Game 6.
- He struggled in Game 5, scoring only four points while playing 34 minutes. A calf injury hampered Haliburton,but he has stated his intention to play through it.His condition...
NBA Finals Game 6: Jalen Williams NBA Player props Outlook
Updated June 18, 2025
Following a near career-high 40-point performance in Game 5, Jalen Williams and the Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from an NBA Championship. Game 6 of the NBA Finals is set for Thursday at Indiana’s Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
Despite Williams’ recent scoring surge, projections suggest he may fall short of expectations in Game 6. the model views the total points over/under as an overreaction to a small sample size, favoring the Under 23.5 total points for Williams as a top NBA player props bet.
Tyrese Haliburton’s performance is also under scrutiny. He struggled in Game 5, scoring only four points while playing 34 minutes. A calf injury hampered Haliburton,but he has stated his intention to play through it.His condition will be a key factor for those considering NBA prop bets.
Stephen Oh, a data scientist behind the SportsLine Projection Model, analyzed the simulations and identified valuable player props for Game 6. The model has a history of strong NBA picks, returning notable profit for $100 players over the past six seasons.
NBA Player Props for Thunder vs. Pacers Game 6
Here are some of the best NBA player props for Thursday’s game:
- T.J. McConnell Over 4.5 assists (-106)
- Jalen Williams Under 23.5 points (-120)
- Lu Dort Over 12.5 points + rebounds + assists (-125)
T.J. McConnell could see an increased role in game 6 if Haliburton’s injury limits his playing time.This could lead to more assist opportunities for McConnell.
What’s next
The thunder face the Pacers in Game 6 of the NBA finals on Thursday. A win would secure their first NBA Championship since 1979.
