The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to the Frost Bank Arena to battle the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Thunder Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Thunder Pick.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in great form as they’ve won 10 of their last 14 games overall and they will be aiming for a third straight victory after making light work of the Magic in a 128-92 win last night. Isaiah Joe led the team in scoring with 22 points off the bench, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20 points with nine assists, Luguentz Dort tallied 18 points while Chet Holmgren chipped in with 16 points and 10 rebounds. As a team, the Thunder shot 52 percent from the field and 12 of 35 from the 3-point line as they stormed out of the gates with a level of urgency. They were always in complete control after outscoring the Magic by an impressive 39-14 in the first quarter. The Thunder held the Magic to just 38 percent shooting from the field and they outrebounded the Magic by 52-38.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have won six of their last nine games overall and they will be eager to maintain that momentum after taking down the Magic in a 112-103 win on Sunday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 25 points, eight rebounds, four steals and five blocks, Devin Vassell added 16 points while De’Aaron Fox tallied 14 points with 10 assists. As a team, the Spurs shot 50 percent from the field and eight of 29 from the 3-point line as they got off to a flyer and led by 18 points early on. But they squandered that lead and turned the game with their defense as they restricted the Magic to just 18 points to reclaim control.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last eight Wednesday games as underdogs.
- The Thunder have lost each of their last three games as road favorites on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last eight Wednesday games as underdogs.
- The Thunder have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight road games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
Why the Oklahoma City Thunder will win
- The Thunder have won 19 of their last 20 games against opponents who are on the first leg of a back-to-back.
- The Spurs have lost 23 of their last 24 Wednesday games as home underdogs.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last five games following a win.
- The Thunder have covered the spread in six of their last seven games on the second leg of a back-to-back against the Spurs.
Total Points Facts
- Fifteen of the Spurs’ last 16 games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of the Thunder’s last six road games against the Spurs following a home win have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.7) this season.
- Keldon Johnson ranks 2nd amongst qualified Guards for FG% (55.0%) this season.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Cason Wallace ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.1) this season.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has recorded 49 games with 3+ assists this season – most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (67.3%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (21.3).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for points per game this season (120.5).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for opponent points per game this season (107.7).
Spurs vs Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are still missing Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, while the Spurs have ruled out Jeremy Sochan, and they are keeping an eye on Stephon Castle, who is questionable with a thigh injury. These teams have already met four times this season, with the Spurs winning the first three meetings before the Thunder got some revenge with a blowout win on Jan. 13. The Thunder are playing their second game of a back-to-back set, which is always tough, but I think they will be itching to get back on the court and test themselves against the Spurs. They are coming into this contest with plenty of momentum. It’s difficult to split these two sides currently, but with the line so short, I am leaning towards the Thunder to get a narrow win and cover on the road.