San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 24/01/2024, 07:05  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 24/01/2024 at 13:30 in NBA Prediction

The San Antonio Spurs play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the AT&T Center in the NBA on Wednesday night. The hosts are 8-35 and bottom of the Western Conference while the visitors are 30-13 and lead the Conference standings. 

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on an impressive run, securing victories in seven of their last nine games and aiming for a fourth consecutive win following a hard-fought 111-109 triumph over the Trail Blazers last night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with a stellar performance, contributing 33 points, 10 assists, and five steals, while Jalen Williams added 19 points. San Antonio's squad currently ranks 22nd in scoring in the NBA, averaging 112.8 points per game. In contrast, the Thunder's defense stands 14th in points allowed per game, conceding 113.6. Defensively, the Thunder have been solid, allowing 113.7 points per game with a defensive rating of 112.9, ranking seventh in the league. Unfortunately, they will be without Oliver Sarr for the upcoming game. 

Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs find themselves in a challenging stretch, having lost five of their last six games overall. They will be aiming to turn things around after a 133-123 road loss to the 76ers on Monday, where Victor Wembenyama led the team with 33 points on 10-of-19 shooting, and Devin Vassell added 22 points with nine assists. In terms of scoring, the Thunder rank third in the NBA, averaging 121.5 points per game, while the Spurs sit at 26th in points per game allowed with 121.7. San Antonio tends to score more points at home, averaging 116.3 per game compared to 110 on the road. Defensively, the Spurs rank 25th, allowing 121.7 points per game. Heading into the upcoming game, the Spurs will be without Charles Bassey and Sidy Cissoko, while Tre Jones is listed as questionable.