The Golden State Warriors and OKC Thunder lock horns in a regular-season game at the Paycom Center on Saturday, with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. EST. The Thunder are on the verge of sweeping the season series 4-0 after winning the previous three games against the Warriors this season.
The Warriors are coming off a scintillating 115-113 overtime win against the Houston Rockets. The victory helped Golden State improve its record to 32-30 on the season.
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Meanwhile, the Thunder have regained control and lead the league standings with a 49-15 record. OKC has won four straight games, with the most recent win coming against the New York Knicks on Wednesday.
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Golden State Warriors vs. OKC Thunder Preview, Starting Lineups Tonight, Betting Tips and Game Prediction
Golden State Warriors vs. OKC Thunder Betting Tips and Odds
Moneyline: Warriors (+590), Thunder (-850)
Spread: Warriors +11.5 (-111), Thunder -11.5 (-111)
Total over/under o/u: Warriors o223.5 (-111), Thunder u223.5 (-111)
Editor’s note: Odds might change closer to tipoff.
Betting Tips
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to score over 30.5 points.
- Chet Holmgren is expected to record over 2.5 blocks.
- Brandin Podziemski is expected to combine for over 21.5 points and rebounds.
Golden State Warriors vs. OKC Thunder Preview
Underfire Brandin Podziemski rose to the occasion once again and played a pivotal role in the Warriors’ comeback win against the Rockets. The southpaw guard led the team in scoring with 26 points on an efficient 10 of 18 shooting, along with nine big rebounds.
De’Anthony Melton’s two-way brilliance was huge for the Warriors, as the veteran guard recorded 23 points, three steals, and two blocks. LJ Cryer knocked down four big 3-pointers off the bench, as the Warriors survived a 19-turnover game with an all-round performance.
Meanwhile, the Thunder rode Chet Holmgren’s hot hand against the Knicks to record a thrilling three-point win. The former Gonzaga standout made six threes en route to 28 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander kept his jaw-dropping 20-point game streak alive with 26 points.
OKC must improve on certain aspects, primarily with its ball control after committing 15 turnovers against the Knicks. The Thunder shot 45.2 from the floor, with their bench shooting just 7 of 23.
Golden State Warriors vs. OKC Thunder Starting Lineups Tonight
Golden State Warriors starting lineup
PG: Brandin Podziemski, SG: De’Anthony Melton, SF: Gui Santos, PF: Draymond Green, C: Al Horford.
OKC Thunder starting lineup
PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, SG: Cason Wallace, SF: Jaylin Williams, PF: Lu Dort, C: Chet Holmgren
Golden State Warriors vs. OKC Thunder Prediction
The Thunder are without Alex Caruso, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein. Having said that, the depth they possess in their roster should be enough to beat the Warriors, who are missing several key players, including Steph Curry.
Final score prediction: Thunder win 120-98.
Edited by Atishay Jain
