Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Spurs vs Thunder prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Oklahoma City.
- The Spurs hold a 1-2 record so far.
- San Antonio has an effective field goal percentage of 51% (19th).
- The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Thunder.
- The Thunder play host to the Spurs with a 3-0 record.
- Defensively, Oklahoma City are giving up 95.3 points per game.
- The Thunder are coming off a 128-104 win vs. the Spurs.
Spurs vs Thunder Prediction
At 9:30 ET, the Oklahoma City Thunder (-872) will host the San Antonio Spurs (+578) in an ESPN-televised Western Conference matchup. The Thunder are 3-0 and are favored by 13 points over the 1-2 Spurs. The over/under line is currently sitting at 221.5 points.
This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Spurs vs. Thunder Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Where: Oklahoma City at Paycom Center
- Date: Wednesday, October 30th
- Betting Odds OKC -13, SA +578 | OKC -872 O/U 221.5
Spurs Preview: Is a Win at Oklahoma City Possible for the Spurs?
The Spurs fell to 1-2 on the season after a 106-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. San Antonio came into the game as +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total score of 207 points fell short of the 220-point over/under line.
Houston took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 24-15 deficit into a 25-24 lead. The Spurs fought back, winning the 3rd quarter 30-25 and the 4th quarter 26-19, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback.
In their 106-101 loss to the Rockets, the Spurs shot 42.5% from the field and made just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Jeremy Sochan led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the floor.
Chris Paul added 16 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Malaki Branham chipped in 15 points, also making 3 threes at 60%. Sochan scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, while Paul had 10 in the 2nd and 6 more in the 4th.
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Spurs couldn’t overcome a 33-point 2nd quarter by the Rockets, leading to a 106-101 loss on Monday. San Antonio held Houston to 41% shooting overall, but the Rockets still managed to hit 15 threes at a 40% clip.
The Spurs sent the Rockets to the line 24 times, where they converted 21 free throws. San Antonio allowed 13 offensive rebounds while recording 6 steals and 6 blocks in the game.
Thunder Preview: Can the Thunder Live Up to the Hype at Home?
San Antonio dropped to 1-2 on the season after a 106-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. The Spurs were +2.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 207 points fell short of the 220-point O/U line.
Houston took control with a 10-0 run, turning a 24-15 deficit into a 25-24 lead. San Antonio tried to rally, outscoring the Rockets 26-19 in the 4th quarter, but couldn’t complete the comeback.
In their 106-101 loss to the Rockets, the Spurs shot 42.5% from the field and made just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Jeremy Sochan led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the floor.
Chris Paul added 16 points, hitting 3 threes at 75% efficiency. Malaki Branham also connected on 3 triples, scoring 15 points on 62.5% shooting.
The Thunder’s defense was solid in their win over the Hawks, allowing 104 points. They gave up 27 points in the 1st quarter and 31 in the 2nd, but tightened up in the 4th, holding the Hawks to just 18 points.
Overall, the Thunder held the Hawks to 39% shooting, including 32% from three, where they allowed just 10 made threes. They also recorded 13 steals and 12 blocks in the game.
Spurs vs Thunder Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, San Antonio has an ATS record of 3-2 while averaging 103 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
- Oklahoma City has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 99. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
- Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Thunder have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Spurs vs Thunder Prediction
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Pick: Spurs +13 Be sure to check out our other NBA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.