The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder meet Sunday in NBA action at the Paycom Center. Here’s an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Prediction. This article will include an Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Pick.
Golden State Warriors Betting Preview
The Golden State Warriors beat the Celtics, lost to the Cavaliers, and they play the Grizzlies and Mavericks next. The Golden State Warriors are averaging 120.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 108.8 points on 42.9 percent shooting. Stephen Curry is averaging 19.7 points and 6.2 assists, while Buddy Hield is averaging 19.1 points and 2.1 assists. Andrew Wiggins is the third double-digit scorer and Jonathan Kuminga is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Golden State Warriors are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free-throw line. The Golden State Warriors are allowing 31.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 48.4 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Rockets, lost to the Nuggets, and they play the Clippers and Pelicans next. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 115.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 100.2 points on 40.4 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 26.3 points and 6.4 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 19 points and 6.6 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Aaron Wiggins is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79.7 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Warriors have lost each of their last 10 games against Northwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Thunder have won eight of their last nine games.
- The Warriors have failed to cover the spread in each of their last 11 Sunday games.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six games as favorites on the first leg of a back-to-back.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last eight games between the Warriors and Thunder has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Warriors’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Jalen Williams ranks 1st in the Western Conference amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.0) this season.
- Chet Holmgren ranks 2nd in the league for total steals + blocks (34) this season.
Golden State Warriors Player Facts
- Stephen Curry ranks T1st amongst qualified players for FT% (100.0%) this season.
- Trayce Jackson-Davis ranks 1st amongst qualified players for FG% (70.0%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (100.2).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for point differential per game this season (+15.4).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for rebounds per game this season (48.4).
- The Warriors rank 1st in the league for Q3 points per game this season (34.2).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are going to get the benefit of the doubt most nights, especially at home. However, the Golden State Warriors have played well up to this point, they’re 7-2 ATS on the season and should be eager to rebound after a nasty blowout loss to the Cavs on Friday. Also, each of the last three games between the Warriors and Thunder have seen overtime. This line feels a bit disrespectful toward the Warriors and the way they’re playing. I’ll grab the points.