San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Preview
At 9:30 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-285) will travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs (+227) in a Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are currently favored by 7 points at the Frost Bank Center.
Oklahoma City (30-13) is currently on a 3-game win streak and is ranked 1st in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Spurs (8-35) are in 15th place in the West and are 7-point underdogs.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last ten head-to-head matchups between then Thunder and Spurs have gone in favor of the Thunder, putting together a record of 7-3. In the previous three head-head to matchups between the Thunder and Spurs, the Thunder have gone 3-0 vs. the spread with an average scoring differential of 21 points per game.
- Across their last five road contests, Oklahoma City has been good against the spread posting a mark of 3-2. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 117 points per game.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 114 per game. The team went 1-4 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 3-0 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction
As the Thunder look to extend their winning streak to four games, they come in as 7-point favorites against the Spurs. This season, Oklahoma City has a record of 21-6 when favored and has won their last two games as the favorite.
Oklahoma City’s O/U record for the season is 24-19, and they have hit the under in their last two games. Today’s O/U line is set at 241, which is higher than the season average of 233.8 for the Thunder.
Oklahoma City’s last game was a 111-109 win over the Trail Blazers. The O/U line for that game was 232, giving the Thunder an under record of 19-17 for the season.
In the Western Conference, the Thunder are in 1st place with a record of 30-13. On the road, they are 13-8 compared to 17-5 at home. Against the Western Conference, they are 18-10.
The Thunder went 29-14 ATS this season, including a road ATS record of 13-8. In their last game, they did not cover the spread as 13.5-point favorites.
When it comes to scoring, the Thunder are one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 121.5 points per game (3rd). However, they have scored below the NBA average in 27.9% of their games this season. On the road, they are averaging 119 points per game (4th).
Oklahoma City is one of the most efficient shooting teams in the league, ranking 2nd in field goal percentage at 50%. In terms of pace, they are 10th in the NBA at 99.8 possessions per game.
Despite their high-scoring offense, the Thunder are last in the league in offensive rebounds at just 8.4 per game. In terms of assists, they are 10th in the NBA at 27.3 per game.
At this time, the Thunder’s defense is positioned 14th in the NBA, permitting 113.6 points per game. Opponents are hitting 51.1% of their two-point field goal attempts this season, and they’re also connecting on 36.4% of their three-point attempts.
San Antonio is 8-35 on the season and is currently 15th in the Western Conference. In the Southwest Division, they are in 5th place.
The Spurs have been the underdog in all but three of their games this season. As the underdog, they are 5-35 straight-up and 18-22 against the spread. Today, they are getting 7 points against the Thunder.
In their last game, the Spurs lost to the 76ers by a score of 133-123. They were 13.5-point underdogs going into the game. The O/U line for that game was 237.5.
San Antonio has covered the spread in three straight games and has an ATS record of 21-22 for the season. At home, they are 9-10 ATS compared to 12-12 on the road.
The Spurs’ O/U record for the season is 26-16-1, and their games have averaged 234.5 points per game. Today’s O/U line is set at 241, and the team has hit the over in three straight games.
At home, the Spurs are averaging 116.3 points per game, which is 15th in the NBA. Overall, they are 22nd in scoring at 112.8 points per game. San Antonio has outscored the NBA scoring average in 48.8% of their games this season.
San Antonio’s offense has been one of the most efficient in terms of pace, ranking 3rd in the league at 101.9 possessions per game. However, they are just 28th in field goal percentage at 46%. In terms of three-point shooting, the Spurs are 28th in percentage at 34%.
So far, the Spurs are averaging 29.3 assists per game, which is 3rd in the NBA. In terms of free throws, they are 28th in made free throws at 15.8 per game.
Currently, the Spurs’ defense holds the 26th rank in the NBA, allowing 121.7 points per game. The San Antonio defense has allowed opponents to shoot 38.5% from beyond the arc this season. Opposing teams are also hitting 48.7% of their field goal attempts vs. San Antonio.
Looking at our projections, the Thunder are expected to take down the Spurs by a score of 117-106.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Tips
- Take the Thunder on the moneyline
- The Thunder should also cover at -7
- Our NBA model projects 223 points, and we suggest taking the under
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Tre Jones – Ankle – Questionable
- Charles Bassey – Left Knee – Out
- Sidy Cissoko – Ankle – Out
Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report
- Olivier Sarr – Hip Flexor – Out
