# BEST BETS For OKC Thunder THIS NBA SEASON

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Podcast: [Locked On Thunder - Daily Podcast On The Oklahoma City Thunder](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-thunder-daily-podcast-on-the-oklahoma-city-thunder-620343)
Published: 2026-09-09T05:00:00+00:00
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Oklahoma City Thunder fans have bold value plays to consider as Jalen Williams (+700 for any All-NBA team) and Mark Daigneault (+2500 for Coach of the Year) look to silence doubters this season. Is Williams poised for a breakout, and could Daigneault guide OKC to another top seed in the Western Conference? The conversation heats up with AJ Mitchell’s candidacy for both Sixth Man of the Year and Most Improved Player, while Chet Holmgren emerges as a compelling Defensive Player of the Year dark horse at +1000 odds if Victor Wembanyama falls short of 65 games. Key topics include Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic 20-point game streak, the Thunder’s path in the NBA Cup (with SGA +310 for NBA Cup MVP), and under-the-radar bets like Isaiah Hartenstein’s odds of sinking a three-pointer. Justin Martinez of The Oklahoman joins to spotlight overlooked odds, intriguing player storylines, and eye-catching NBA win totals, fueling speculation about a statement season in Oklahoma City.

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