NBA Playoffs: Double-Double MVP Awards for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
In American football betting, there is a modern ‘trick,’ or rather, strategy, for Super Bowl betting.
Effectively, it surmises that the winning team’s quarterback is likely to win Super Bowl MVP, so they back that market at higher odds than the team itself to win.
It’s not foolproof, but it would have been proven correct in seven of the last Super Bowls, provided you had backed the right team, of course.
Which brings us to Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The OKC is not in the Finals yet, but is a red-hot favorite to get there and win a second consecutive championship.
And, as you might expect, SGA is the favorite in the NBA MVP betting with DraftKings for the Finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2nd MVP in a row for the Thunder’s player
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s second consecutive MVP puts him deeper into NBA history and adds fresh momentum to the Thunder’s playoff run.
NBA playoffs news: OKC Thunder cruise past LeBron James’ LA Lakers to claim Game 1
The reigning NBA champions, the OKC Thunder, took down LeBron James and the LA Lakers 90-108 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semi-finals match-up.
The game took place on Tuesday night at Payton Center, Oklahoma.
OKC, the heavy favourites, comfortably rolled aside the shorthanded LA Lakers, despite James leading the game in scoring, writes Sports News Blitz’s Oliver Carter.
NBA MVP race 2026: Ranking the five strongest candidates
With Oklahoma City separating themselves in the West and Detroit’s shock rise reshaping the East, the MVP race has entered its most decisive phase.
While familiar superstars continue to lead the conversation, new names are forcing their way into the picture.
From scoring dominance to franchise-defining leadership, several players have built strong cases this year.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jake Reed gives a ranking of the five strongest candidates so far.
NBA 2025/26: Whose Championship Odds Have Shrunk Throughout the First Half of the Season?
The defending NBA champions haven’t missed a beat. Oklahoma City’s 36-8 record through mid-January has turned the regular season into something that feels less like a race and more like everyone else fighting for second place.
After being considered +230 shots in preseason, the popular Lucky-Rebel betting site now positions OKC as a mightily short +115 favourite to repeat as champions. And truth be told, they have played like a team that deserves top billing. But the more interesting story lives a tier below them, where a handful of franchises have forced oddsmakers to admit they misread the room.
The real story of the championship odds board is how those teams have dragged themselves from the long-shot margins to the centre of the conversation.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaylen Brown and the MVP favourites after Nikola Jokic’s injury
While he remains in first place on the MVP ladder, Nikola Jokic suffered a knee injury against the Miami Heat in December and is reported to be out until the end of January.
The Serbian’s absence has allowed other leading players in the league to make a worthy claim for the MVP award, with the likes of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hitting form at the perfect time.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Finn Littlewood takes a look at the contenders in what is turning out to be an unpredictable MVP race.
NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder crowned 2025 champions after beating Indiana Pacers in Game 7
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been crowned 2025 NBA champions after a commanding 103-91 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at a roaring Paycom Center.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce looks back on OKC’s dominant season and considers what comes next.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines as Oklahoma City Thunder beat Indiana Pacers in Game 2
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a commanding performance in Game 2 of the 2025 NBA Finals, defeating the Indiana Pacers 123-107 to even up the series at 1-1.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce reflects on all the drama from an action-packed second clash.
NBA news: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers – Schedule, key battles & suggested bets
The NBA Finals are here, and we’re getting a fresh champion – after powering through opposite ends of the play-off bracket, it’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs Indiana Pacers.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down the schedule, takes a look at five key battles, and offers up some tasty bets.
OKC Thunder blaze into NBA Finals: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the charge after years in the wilderness
The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed into the Finals with a commanding display of grit, talent, and belief.
Here, Sports News Blitz's NBA expert Noah Ngcobo breaks down how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his young squad have brought playoff glory back to OKC.
NBA news: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander crowned MVP after historic season
Canadian guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, makes history with his first MVP award, cementing his status as the league’s elite.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Noah Ngcobo reflects on his spectacular season.
NBA news: Can Oklahoma City Thunder make it 70 wins for the season?
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the outstanding teams to watch in the NBA this season and are currently in first place in the Western Conference.
Sports News Blitz writer Harrison Pearce analyses the Thunder's record-breaking campaign.
Why you should bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Playoffs
Sports News Blitz writer George Dempsey breaks down why the Oklahoma City Thunder are worth a wager this season.
With rising confidence, OKC is primed to make a serious run for the NBA Championship.
Sports for Dummies – Guide to the NBA
Welcome new NBA fans! In this article, you will learn everything there is to know about the basketball league, including its rules, stars, legends, and classic rivalries.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Nnaemeka Obinna presents a Sports for Dummies guide to the NBA.