San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 8:30 ET, the San Antonio Spurs will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder (-577) are favored by 11 over the Spurs (+424). The over/under line is set at 236.5.
Oklahoma City comes into this game on a six-game win streak and is 41-17 overall. San Antonio is 11-48 and has lost five straight. KENS will have TV coverage from the Frost Bank Center.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Thunder and Spurs did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Thunder have a record of 3-0. The Thunder also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 218 points per game leading to an over/under record of 1-2.
- Oklahoma City has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 120 points per game while allowing 123. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
- Across their last five home contests, San Antonio has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-5, while averaging 109 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 0-5 and an ATS mark of 3-2.
- Oklahoma City has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
So far this season, the Thunder have an O/U record of 32-25-1, and their last two games have gone under the posted totals. On average, their games have seen a combined scoring total of 234.3 points, which is lower than today’s O/U line of 236.5.
Oklahoma City’s ATS record for the season is 38-20, and they have covered the spread in their last six games. On the road, they are 17-11 ATS, and their average scoring differential is +4.6 points per game.
In the Western Conference, the Thunder are currently in 2nd place with a record of 41-17. In non-conference games, they are 16-4 compared to 25-13 against Western Conference opponents.
The Thunder are coming off a 112-95 win over the Rockets. They were favored by 10 points in that game and have now won six straight games. The game finished with a combined scoring total of 207 points.
Heading into tonight’s game, the Thunder are the 3rd highest-scoring team in the NBA, averaging 121.3 points per game. However, they have scored slightly less on the road (118.8) compared to their season average.
When it comes to pace, Oklahoma City is 12th in the league at 99.8 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Thunder are 2nd overall at 50%, which has led to the top-ranked true shooting percentage in the NBA.
One area where the Thunder have struggled is on the offensive glass, as they are 29th in the league in offensive rebounds. In terms of assists, Oklahoma City is 11th in the NBA, averaging 27.2 per game.
At present, the Thunder’s defense is ranked 11th, allowing 113.0 points per game. In terms of two point field goal attempts, the Thunder defense has allowed a shooting percentage of 51.3% while allowing 36.3% from downtown.
San Antonio has lost five straight games, and they are 11-48 overall this season. In the Western Conference, they are in 15th place and 5th in the Southwest Division.
As the underdog, the Spurs have gone 7-47 this season, and they are 24-30 against the spread as the underdog. Today, they are 11-point underdogs and have gone 5-54 as the underdog this year.
The Spurs’ ATS record is 28-31 for the season, and they have covered the spread in their last five games as the underdog. At home, they are 12-14 ATS and 16-17 ATS on the road.
In their last game against the Timberwolves, the Spurs lost by a score of 114-105. They were 12.5-point underdogs in that game and covered the spread. The O/U line for that game was 222 points.
San Antonio’s O/U record for the season is 30-28-1, and their games have averaged 232.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 236.5, and the Spurs have hit the under in their last two games.
At home, the Spurs are averaging 114.5 points per game, which is 18th in the NBA. Overall, they are 23rd in the league with 111.9 points per game. In terms of pace, San Antonio is 3rd in the NBA, averaging 101.4 possessions per game.
When it comes to field goal percentage, the Spurs are 25th in the league at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, they are 30th in the NBA, connecting on just 34% of their attempts.
So far this season, the Spurs have outscored the NBA scoring average in 42.4% of their games. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 29th in the league in attempts and 27th in made free throws per game.
On defense, the Spurs are ranked 26th in the NBA this season. So far, they have given up more points than the NBA scoring average in 71.2% of their games. The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.7% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 49.3% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.
Based on our projections, we have the Thunder coming out on top by a score of 140-117.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -11
- Projecting a combined 257 points, we like the over
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Marcus Morris Sr. – Not With Team – Out
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
