The Golden State Warriors and Oklahoma City Thunder have become one of the better new rivalries in the NBA over the past few years, and another chapter will be written when the Western Conference heavyweights collide on the hardwood in Oklahoma on Wednesday.
Sportsbook opened the Warriors as 6-point road favorites with a total of 224.
- The Warriors are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games with two days off between games.
- The Thunder are 20-7 SU in their last 27 games at home after consecutive road games.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of the Warriors’ last six games against the Thunder.
The biggest storyline in this game will be the availability of Dubs superstar Kevin Durant. Durant, who put up 40 points in his lone visit back to Oklahoma City last season, is listed as questionable with an ankle sprain. Durant did participate in a full practice on Tuesday, but head coach Steve Kerr has stated the team won’t risk further injury by playing him tonight.
The Thunder have had a roller-coaster of a campaign so far and we’re not even at the quarter mark of the season yet. OKC appeared to be getting things together after winning three in a row last week but proceeded to fall to San Antonio and New Orleans, prompting head coach Billy Donovan to say “There’s just not enough consistency in terms of the offensive end and the defensive end” after the game.
Golden State has claimed the last seven meetings in this series, including the final three games of the Western Conference final in 2016 when Durant was still with the team. In that span, the Dubs have covered every game.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder were listed earlier as 5-point underdogs on the betting oddsboard at Sportsbook. Those betting on the total OVER/UNDER for points scored have seen that line set at 224 for Wednesday at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 109-105 win for the Warriors. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Golden State Warriors vs Oklahoma City Thunder Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors will try to spoil the party on Wednesday; they are 7-10 against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are 7-9 ATS. Golden State is 9-7-1 vs the betting total points scored; Oklahoma City is 6-10. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Oklahoma City vs Golden State injuries news.
The Thunder-Warriors betting odds would favor the Warriors if the lines were set according to power rankings. Oklahoma City is rated No. 6 in our latest OddsShark poll, while the Warriors sit at No. 3.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Oklahoma City's No. 23-rated NBA squad against Golden State's No. 8-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Oklahoma City rates No. 12 in the league with 10.94 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 2 with 12.59 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Brooklyn was victimized by Stephen Curry for 39 points as the Warriors defeated the Nets 118-111 in NBA action on Sunday.
Paul George scored 26 points for Oklahoma City on Monday, but the Pelicans managed a 114-107 victory over the Thunder at Smoothie King Center.
- Golden State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Golden State is 9-1 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Golden State's last 7 games
- Golden State is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
- Oklahoma City is 3-6 ATS in its last 9 games
- Oklahoma City is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 17 of Oklahoma City's last 25 games
Next Betting Matchups
Golden State home to Chicago, Friday, November 24
Oklahoma City home to Detroit, Friday, November 24
