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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Poised for MVP with 38.3 Points

1/27/2026

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favored to win NBA MVP, with a 38.3-point projection against Pelicans, who rank poorly defensively.
He has posted 39+ points in three of his last five games.
Betting odds favor him to exceed 32.5 points.
Isaiah Collier of the Utah Jazz is projected to record under 9.5 assists.
Pistons' Jalen Duren is projected to surpass 10.5 rebounds against the Nuggets.

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Story summary

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favored to win NBA MVP, with a 38.3-point projection against Pelicans, who rank poorly defensively.
He has posted 39+ points in three of his last five games.
Betting odds favor him to exceed 32.5 points.
Isaiah Collier of the Utah Jazz is projected to record under 9.5 assists.
Pistons' Jalen Duren is projected to surpass 10.5 rebounds against the Nuggets.