Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
Making on a bet on this NBA game featuring the Thunder versus the Warriors? Tip off is at at 10:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on NBCS. The game will be played at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA.
In this Western matchup, the Thunder are the betting favorite against the Warriors. The over/under for the game is 227.5 points. Check out BetCoco for Golden State Warriors – Oklahoma City Thunder odds
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Thunder and Warriors did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Warriors have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Thunder went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 3-0 on an average of 268 points per game.
- Across their last three road contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 105 points per game.
- Across their last five home contests, Golden State has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 120 points per game.
- As the betting underdog, the Warriors have an ATS mark of just 1-1-1 in their last three games. Golden State posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
- As the betting favorite, the Thunder have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
Coming into today’s matchup, the Thunder is focused on adding to their two game winning streak, with an overall record of 7-4. At this time, the team’s rank is 5th in the Western Conference, and they are also 3rd in the Northwest division.
Currently, Oklahoma City holds an above .500 ATS record of 8-3 so far this year. In their last four home games, Oklahoma City has successfully covered the spread, and they maintain an ATS record of 5-2 at home compared to 3-1 on the road.
The Thunder come in with an over/under record of 4-7-0 for the current season. Their games feature an average over/under line of 230, and they hold a -1.9 differential compared to the over/under line this season.
In their latest game, the Thunder offense put up 123 points against the Spurs. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 51.7% and made 15 threes. So far, three-pointers haven’t been a huge part of Oklahoma City’s offense, as they average just 31.6 attempts per game. Their overall field goal percentage is 49% while averaging 101 possessions per contest.
Currently, the Thunder’s defense holds the 10th rank in the NBA, allowing 111.6 points per game.
The Thunder defense is coming off a game in which they held the Spurs offense to just 51.7% shooting. Overall, they gave up 87 points to San Antonio.
In their upcoming game against the Thunder, the Warriors can move above .500 with a win, as they are currently 6-6. In away games this season, the Warriors have put together a 5-2 record, whereas they have a 1-4 record when playing at home.
So far, Golden State is below .500 in their ATS record, currently standing at 5-6. This season, Golden State has a 2-5 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 3-1 as underdogs.
The over/under record for the Warriors stands at 5-7-0 so far this season. The average points per game in their played games is 212.0, with an average over/under line of 225.3.
Compared to their season average of 112.9 points per game, the Warriors struggled in their previous game. Against the Timberwolves, the Warriors scored 101 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 42%. The top scorer for the Warriors was Brandin Podziemski with 23 points, while Dario Saric also added 21 to the scoreboard.
At present, the Warriors’ defense is ranked 8th, allowing 110.8 points per game.
So far this season, the Warriors’ defense has struggled with fouls, averaging 5th in fouls per contest. On average, opponents are getting to the line 25.8 times per game vs. Golden State.
Coming in as 3 point favorites, our projections have the Thunder picking up a 109-108 win.
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Warriors (+3)
- Our NBA model projects 217 points, and we suggest taking the under
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Draymond Green – Suspension – Out
- Stephen Curry – Knee – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
