Back Pascal Siakam’s Points Prop in Game 5 for Raptors vs. Sixers

Pascal Siakam knew he let an opportunity get away in Game 3.

The Raptors were up for most of the game, until Joel Embiid roared back, eventually hitting the game-winner in overtime to send the Raptors to an 0-3 hole in the first round of their series.

Siakam took just five shots in the second half, helping to give Philly the window they needed to climb back and steal a win on the road.

In Game 4, he responded in a huge way; dropping 34 points on 53% shooting while grabbing eight boards and dishing out five assists. He put Toronto on his back, and has a chance to continue to take charge in Game 5 tonight.

Over/Under 24.5 Points for Pascal Siakam in Game 5?

Oddsmakers at WynnBET Sportsbook set the line for Siakam's point total at 24.5 today, juiced to the UNDER at -130 while the OVER is available at even money.

While the first three games of the series didn't go particularly well for Siakam shooting the ball, I do expect him to exceed this total in another elimination game.

Without Fred VanVleet available for Toronto, Siakam's usage rate in Game 4 went from 20% in Game 3, to 27.5% in Game 4. Via StatMuse, Siakam averaged 24.9 PPG without VanVleet in 15 games this season.

Earlier today, BetSided's Peter Dewey wrote up his favorite prop bets for Game 5 in Philadelphia, and also is backing Siakam to exceed his current point total over at WynnBET.

The 76ers are 8-point favorites at WynnBET to close out the series at home tonight, but if Siakam goes off again, not only will his point total prop hit, but the Raptors could be in play as a massive road dog at +270 odds.