The Oklahoma City Thunder are doing the unthinkable in this year’s playoffs. Fresh off a massive 108-102 Game 1 victory over the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference finals, the Thunder will be looking to head back to Oklahoma with a 2-0 series lead when Game 2 gets underway on Wednesday.
- The total has gone UNDER in the Thunder's last four games as underdogs.
- The visiting team is 1-7-1 ATS in its last nine games in this matchup.
- The Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last six games after winning as an underdog.
After knocking off the San Antonio Spurs in the second round, OKC continues to come up huge on the road. In the regular season, the Spurs and Warriors combined for a 79-3 home record. So far in the postseason, they’re 1-3 at home against the Thunder. That’s pretty damn impressive.
The Thunder franchise hasn’t won four straight away from home in the playoffs since the 1995-96 Seattle SuperSonics did so in what would eventually become an NBA Finals appearance. Overall, Oklahoma City is 5-1 on the road in this year’s playoffs.
Normally the Warriors play their best when the game is on the line, but that wasn’t the case in the series opener. The dynamic backcourt duo of Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson missed nine of 10 shots in the final period in which Golden State went 6-for-23 from the field.
Bouncing back after a loss has become commonplace for the Dubs. In Golden State's last 12 games coming off a loss, they're a perfect 12-0 SU.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Golden State Warriors installed as -8-point favorites in this particular NBA matchup. The over-under betting line for the total number of point scored was listed by most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, at 221.5.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 112-107 result in favor of the Warriors today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors sport a record of 81-12 and 50-40-3 ATS heading into this matchup, while the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at 64-30 and 44-47-3 ATS on the NBA season. The OVER/UNDER totals betting records are 50-42-1 for the Golden State Warriors and 45-49 for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
This game pits the Golden State Warriors, currently No. 1 in the Odds Shark NBA Power Rankings, against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who rate No. 2 in the most recent survey update.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Golden State's No. 3-rated NBA squad against Oklahoma City's No. 1-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Golden State rates No. 1 in the league with 13.01 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 17 with 8.3 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Russell Westbrook scored 27 points and added 12 assists for a double-double, leading Oklahoma City over Golden State, 108-102, on Monday at Oracle Arena.
- Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games
- Oklahoma City is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
- Golden State is 9-4 ATS in its last 13 games
- Golden State is 12-3 SU in its last 15 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Golden State's last 6 games
- Golden State is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City home to Golden State, Sunday, May 22nd
