The Golden State Warriors endured a rough end to the regular season but bounced back in a big way in Game 1 of their first-round series with the San Antonio Spurs by hammering the Spurs 113-92 in California. Game 2 on Monday is a must-win game for the Spurs. Dating back to last year, the Warriors are 10-0 SU in their last 10 playoff games at Oracle Arena.
Sportsbook opened the Warriors as 9.5-point home favorites with a total of 205.5.
- The Spurs are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games against the Warriors.
- The Spurs are 1-5 ATS in their last six games as an underdog of 9.5 or more.
- The Warriors are 0-7 ATS in their last seven games after an ATS win.
The Warriors dropped 10 of their final 17 regular-season games but tightened up their defense in a big way in Game 1 by holding the Spurs to only 17 points in the first quarter. Golden State is navigating the waters without star point guard Stephen Curry, who’s already been ruled out for the entirety of the first round. Head coach Steve Kerr opted to start Andre Iguodala over Quinn Cook, which left the Warriors without a true point guard, but Kevin Durant did a great job running the offense thanks to a 24-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist effort.
San Antonio didn’t get much production from its starters in Game 1, as LaMarcus Aldridge (14 points) was the only player in the starting five to reach double-digit points. The Spurs shot a measly 40 percent from the floor and managed only three offensive rebounds in the setback. The status surrounding small forward Kawhi Leonard has been murky to say the least, and the team has already announced the San Diego State product will miss the remainder of the playoffs due to a lingering quad injury.
The OVER is trending when the Spurs play away from AT&T Center. In San Antonio’s past six road games, the OVER is 5-1.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those looking to pick the visitors as their prediction to cover in this one found the San Antonio Spurs listed as 9.5-point underdogs earlier at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the OVER/UNDER total betting line for this game was set at 207 at Sportsbook but may have moved since the betting odds opened.
OddsShark computer score prediction models pick a possible 110-104 win for the Warriors on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NBA matchups here.
San Antonio Spurs vs Golden State Warriors Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Golden State Warriors sit at 59-24 (35-47-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the San Antonio Spurs are currently 47-36 (40-39-4 ATS). Looking to bet on the points scored total? Golden State is 40-42-1 OU and San Antonio is 38-45 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs San Antonio injuries news.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams with the Warriors rated this week at No. 22 and the Spurs sitting at No. 9.
Statistical Matchup
In rebounding, the battle of the boards features Golden State's No. 17-rated NBA squad against San Antonio's No. 12-rated roster. When it comes to long-range shooting, Golden State rates No. 8 in the league with 11.29 treys per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 28 with 8.49 per outing.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
- San Antonio is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- San Antonio is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of San Antonio's last 6 games
- San Antonio is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Golden State is 7-15 ATS in its last 22 games
- Golden State is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
- Golden State is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games at home
- Golden State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
San Antonio home to Golden State, Thursday, April 19
