Analyst Backs Thunder -10.5 in Game 4, Ajay Mitchell Over 16.5 Points

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 11

Game 4 picks center on Oklahoma City covering a 10.5-point spread and Ajay Mitchell scoring more than 16.5 points against the Lakers.
7-0 Thunder playoff form underpins that call: they have won every postseason game by at least nine points and are beating Los Angeles by an average of 26 points in the series.
148 Thunder drives versus 120 for the Lakers are cited to counter complaints that officiating, not play, has tilted the matchup toward Oklahoma City.
20.7 Mitchell points per game this series make the player prop attractive, with the guard scoring at least 18 in every game so far.
The forecast fits a broader view that Oklahoma City is the clear title favorite, with depth, defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading a potential repeat run.

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