Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Preview
Looking to win big? The Warriors and Thunder face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Thunder are hosting the game at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Warriors come into this Western conference matchup as the betting favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 229 points. Check out BetCoco for Oklahoma City Thunder – Golden State Warriors odds
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last five times, the Warriors have faced off against the Thunder on the road, they are above .500 at 4-1. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Warriors and Thunder is 4-1 with an average of 246 points per game. The last three times that the Warriors have been on the road vs. the Thunder, the over/under record is 3-2.
- In their last three road games, Golden State has averaged 119 points per game while allowing 103. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Thunder offense has averaged 114 points per game while allowing an average of 115. Oklahoma City posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 4-6 ATS.
- As the betting underdog, the Thunder have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Warriors have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
In today’s game, the Warriors aim to prolong their ongoing four-game victory run, boasting an overall record of 4-1. Presently, the team holds the 2nd position in the Western Conference and sits atop the Pacific division.
The Golden State Warriors hold an ATS record of 3-2 heading into the current game. When playing at home, the Warriors have failed to cover the spread, while on the road they have a perfect 3-0 record against the spread.
The Golden State Warriors have a 1-4-0 record in terms of over/under outcomes this season. Their games have witnessed an average of 212.0 points per game, while the average over/under line for their matchups stands at 228.4.
The Warriors’ offense is ranked 9th in points per game, 13th in possessions per game, and 15th in field goal percentage in the NBA. This season, they have averaged 112.8 points per game, 98.5 possessions per game, and a 46.7% field goal percentage.
Golden State’s comes into the game with their defense ranking 11th in the NBA, allowing opponents an average of 5.6 blocked shots per game. They also rank 5th in the league, allowing an average of 117.1 points per game. Additionally, opponents have a field goal percentage of 47%, the highest in the NBA.
In today’s matchup, the Thunder seek to maintain their winning record as they currently stand at 3-2 after five games played. Notably, the Thunder have displayed a stronger performance on away games, boasting an undefeated 2-0 record on the road. Conversely, their home games have yielded a less favorable outcome, with a 1-2 record.
The Oklahoma City team has a current ATS record of 3-2 for the season. In terms of being the favorite, they have a 1-1 record against the spread, while as the underdog, they have a 2-1 record.
The Oklahoma City Thunder currently hold a 2-3-0 record in terms of their over/under performance this season. Throughout the games they have played, there has been an ongoing average of 228.0 points per game. Additionally, the average over/under line for these games stands at 226.2.
This year’s Oklahoma City offense is showcasing impressive statistics in terms of points per game, possessions per game, and field goal percentage. They hold the 10th spot in the NBA for points per game (111.4), ranking 9th in possessions per game (100.8), and 11th in field goal percentage (47.4%). Furthermore, they are positioned 15th in assists per game (23.6) and 14th in free throw attempts per game (21.6).
Defensively, the Thunder allows an average of 116.4 points per game, ranking 16th in the NBA. They also average 7.4 steals per game, ranking 18th in the league. In terms of three-point defense, the Thunder’s opponents shoot 35.6%, ranking 17th in the NBA.
In spite of being 5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Thunder winning this one 108-102.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips
- We like the Thunder on the moneyline (+172)
- The Thunder are also our pick on the spread at +5
- Our NBA model projects 210 points, and we suggest taking the under
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – Knee – Out
- Kenrich Williams – Back – Out
- Jaylin Williams – Hamstring – Questionable
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
