San Antonio Spurs (8-35) vs Oklahoma City Thunder (29-13)
Game Info: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 9:30 pm (Frost Bank Center)
Betting Odds: San Antonio Spurs +7 -- Over/Under: 241.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Oklahoma City Thunder are riding a 3-game winning streak. The San Antonio Spurs need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs prediction.
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Jazz, Timberwolves, and Trail Blazers during this streak. The Oklahoma City Thunder are averaging 121.7 points on 50.4 percent shooting and allowing 113.7 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.1 points and 6.3 assists, while Jalen Williams is averaging 18.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. Chet Holmgren is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Giddey is grabbing 6.2 rebounds. The Oklahoma City Thunder are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 84 percent from the free throw line. The Oklahoma City Thunder are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 41 rebounds per game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Player Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ranks 1st amongst qualified players for steals per game (2.3) this season.
- Chet Holmgren ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (2.6) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs recently lost to the Hornets and 76ers while beating the Wizards. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 112.8 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 121.7 points on 48.7 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 20.3 points and 10 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 17.9 points and 3.5 assists. Keldon Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Zach Collins is grabbing 5.8 rebounds. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 78.5 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 38.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (3.2) this season.
- Devin Vassell ranks 25th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 30th in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (23.3%).
- The Spurs rank 29th in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (46.8).
- The Thunder rank 30th in the league for offensive rebounds per game this season (8.4).
- The Thunder rank 1st in the league for blocks per game this season (6.5).
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs prediction
The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the end of a back to back and coming off a close game, so there could be a bit of a letdown here. However, the Thunder continues to be cash cows for NBA bettors, and the Spurs haven't given us much reason to get behind them. When the Thunder and Spurs clashed back in November, OKC won 123-87. The San Antonio Spurs just don't play defense, and it's hard to take them serious against good teams. I have no choice but to side with the Thunder and the chalk.
Randy’s Pick Oklahoma City Thunder -7
AUTHOR: Randy Chambers
