The Golden State Warriors looked like the team that hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy two years ago in Monday’s 126-91 thumping of the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Steve Kerr’s crew will look to keep the good times rolling tonight against Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sportsbooks opened the Dubs as 12.5-point home favorites with a total of 226.
- The total has gone OVER in five of the Thunder's last seven games as an underdog of 12.5 or more.
- The Thunder are 5-2 SU and 6-1 ATS in their last seven games after a loss.
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of the Warriors' last 13 games with one day off between games.
The biggest storyline in this one will be the rematch between Kevin Durant and his old team. Durant’s highly publicized fallout with the Thunder made waves in the offseason, as the superstar joined an already stacked Warriors team that had recently beaten the Thunder in the Western Conference finals.
This is the second meeting between the clubs on the year, as the Thunder fell 122-96 to the Warriors in OKC on November 3. Books tabbed Golden State as 12-point road chalk in that game. Durant has fit in just fine with his new teammates, as the superstar is averaging a team-high 25.8 points on a career-high 53.7 percent shooting as part of a team that leads the NBA in scoring (117.7 points) and assists (31.3) per game.
Despite their success on the court, betting on the Warriors has been a fruitless endeavor this season. Golden State is 17-23-1 ATS – bad enough to make them the fourth-worst bet in the Association.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Oklahoma City Thunder betting line opened this morning as 12.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while the total was hovering around 226 at Sportsbook and other betting odds shops.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 117-104 victory for the Warriors. 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 Oklahoma City Thunder will try to spoil the party on Wednesday; they are 23-20 ATS against the betting spread this NBA season, while the Golden State Warriors are 18-22-1 ATS. Oklahoma City is 18-23-2 vs the betting total points scored; Golden State is 19-22. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Golden State vs Oklahoma City injuries news.
The Warriors - Thunder betting odds would favor the Warriors if the lines were set according to power rankings. Golden State is rated No. 3 in our latest Odds Shark poll, while the Oklahoma City Thunder sit at No. 9.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively the game matches up Golden State's No. 1-ranked offense (117.71 PPG) against a Oklahoma City Thunder defense that ranks No. 19 at 105.21 PPG. The Golden State Warriors have averaged 49.92% from the field per game, more than the Oklahoma City Thunder have managed so far this NBA season (45.81% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Thunder were blown out by Los Angeles on Monday, losing by a 120-98 final at STAPLES Center in basketball betting action.
Golden State cruised to victory on Monday, running Cleveland out of the gym and running up a 126-91 score at Oracle Arena.
- Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
- Oklahoma City is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Oklahoma City is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 6 games on the road
- Golden State is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Golden State is 8-1 SU in its last 9 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 14 of Golden State's last 20 games
- Golden State is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Oklahoma City at Utah, Monday, January 23rd
Golden State at Houston, Friday, January 20th
