The Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder collide at the Paycom Center on Friday night. Here’s a Warriors vs Thunder Prediction.
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors have been in decent shape as they’ve won four of their last seven games overall and they will be hoping to build some momentum after outlasting the Trail Blazers in a 110-106 win on Wednesday. Stephen Curry led the team with 31 points on eight of 18 shooting, Jonathan Kuminga added 13 points off the bench while Draymond Green tallied 10 points with 10 rebounds and nine assists. As a team, the Warriors shot just 41 percent from the field and 10 of 34 from the 3-point line, while committing 17 turnovers, but they were able to lean on their defense as they held the Trail Blazers to just six points in the final 3:42.
Golden State Warriors Team Facts
- The Warriors have won each of their last 11 games against the Thunder following a win.
- The Warriors have covered the spread in each of their last five games as road underdogs against the Thunder.
- Five of the Warriors’ last six night games against the Thunder following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Meanwhile, the Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a nice run as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be looking to bounce back here after coming up short to the Rockets in a 110-101 road loss on Wednesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 33 points, six assists and six steals on 13 of 18 shooting, Jalen Williams added 13 points while Aaron Wiggins chipped in with 11 points off the bench. As a team, the Thunder shot just 42 percent from the field and eight of 29 from the 3-point line as they hung with the Thunder until late in the fourth quarter where their poor shooting finally caught up to them. Josh Giddey scored just eight points on three of 11 shooting, Chet Holmgren scored just four points on two of nine shooting while Luguentz Dort scored just four points on zero of five shooting.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Facts
- The Thunder have won each of their last eight games as favorites after losing as favorites.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in each of their last six night games at Paycom Center.
- Each of the Thunder’s last seven home games against Pacific Division opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
Warriors vs Thunder Prediction
These teams have already met three times this season with the Thunder leading the series by 2-1. The Warriors haven’t been playing anywhere near their best lately, but they’re still keeping their heads above water while the Thunder were playing some great basketball before stumbling in their loss to the Rockets. It’s tempting to take the Warriors with the points as they would love to square up the season series, but the Thunder have been the team in better form lately and I think they bounce back with a statement win at home in a close one.
