The Dinos opened as 6-point favourites.

Thunder vs. Raptors NBA Betting Odds

This concludes the season series as Toronto tries to avoid the sweep because it was beaten 132-113 in Oklahoma City on Nov. 11. Orangeville native Eugene Omoruyi, who isn’t even with OKC any longer, had a career-high 22 points off the bench, while All-Star and Toronto native Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 20. Eight Thunder players scored in double figures. They can score, but defence is a major problem. The Dinos were without Pascal Siakam with a right adductor strain. Chris Boucher led the Raptors with 20 points and 12 rebounds off the bench. No Toronto starter had more than 15 points. 

The Thunder lead the all-time series 32-20 and are 15-10 as the road team. OKC is 6-1 ATS in its past seven in Toronto. 

The next time the Raptors see this team, it could be absolutely loaded with the addition of Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft who has missed this season injured, and potentially another very high selection in this summer’s draft. 

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder are in a weird spot because management probably would like to tank the rest of the way to get back into the draft lottery, but OKC has played way above expectations and currently would reach the West play-in tournament. They enter off a third straight win, 121-107 over Brooklyn on Tuesday to get within a game of .500. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, and Josh Giddey had 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Those are two major building blocks; SGA is fifth in the NBA in scoring at 31.3 ppg, and the Aussie Giddey can put up a triple-double any night. The Thunder also have a very promising rookie in Jalen Williams, the No. 12 overall pick from Santa Clara. He had 23 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday and over the past two weeks is averaging 22.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.2 steals. Seriously, OKC is going to be a contender sooner rather than later. The Thunder are 6-1 ATS in their past seven. 

Toronto Raptors

Why could this be a trap game? Toronto snapped a three-game losing streak Tuesday with a hugely impressive 125-110 win over the Denver Nuggets, the Western Conference’s best team. It would be human nature to take the much lesser Thunder a bit lightly. Toronto took control from the start against the Nuggets with a franchise-record 49-point first quarter. The previous franchise record was 48 points — also in the first quarter — on Jan. 11, 1997 at New Jersey. Fred VanVleet had arguably his best game of the season with 36 points, including 8-for-12 from deep, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals in 38 minutes as the Dinos won their season-high fifth in a row at home. It was his 10^th 30-point performance of the season, and Toronto is 21-7 all-time when he scores at least 30. OG Anunoby had 24 points on 10-for-14 shooting, and Jakob Poeltl 12 points and 11 rebounds. It was Poeltl’s 15th double-double of the season and fourth since being traded to Toronto – most on the team in that span.

NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Thunder vs. Raptors?

• Regular Season

Thunder Team Leaders

OKC

Points	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
Assists	Josh Giddey 6.17
Rebounds	Josh Giddey 7.88
FG%	Jalen Williams 52.1
Steals	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1.65
Blocks	Aleksej Pokusevski 1.26

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.23
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.17
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.12
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.2
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.91
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.31

• Regular Season

Raptors Team Leaders

OKC

Points	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 31.4
Assists	Josh Giddey 6.17
Rebounds	Josh Giddey 7.88
FG%	Jalen Williams 52.1
Steals	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1.65
Blocks	Aleksej Pokusevski 1.26

TOR

Points	Pascal Siakam 24.23
Assists	Fred VanVleet 7.17
Rebounds	Jakob Poeltl 9.12
FG%	Jakob Poeltl 65.2
Steals	O.G. Anunoby 1.91
Blocks	Jakob Poeltl 1.31

Injuries

Oklahoma City

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Prob Wed Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23

Jaylin Williams (PF)

Prob Wed Back - 09 / 04 / 23

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Prob Thurs Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23

Aleksej Pokusevski (PF)

Out Fri Knee - 04 / 04 / 23

Lindy Waters III (SF)

Prob Fri Foot - 26 / 03 / 23

Kenrich Williams (SG)

out for season Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23

Eugene Omoruyi (SF)

Ques Wed Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23

Dario Saric (SF)

Ques Wed Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23

Jalen Williams (SG)

Prob Wed Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23

Luguentz Dort (SG)

Prob Fri Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23

Toronto

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Wed Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23

Fred VanVleet (PG)

Prob Wed Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Tues Illness - 04 / 04 / 23

O.G. Anunoby (SF)

Prob Tues Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23

Will Barton (SG)

Prob Tues Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23

Precious Achiuwa (PF)

Prob Sun Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Gary Trent Jr. (SG)

Prob Wed Back - 22 / 03 / 23

Joe Wieskamp (SG)

Out indefinitely Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23

Christian Koloko (C)

Ques Sat Nose - 16 / 03 / 23

Dalano Banton (SF)

Prob Sun Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23

Injuries

Oklahoma City

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Prob Wed	Shoulder - 09 / 04 / 23	2-0	0-2	+ -
Dort is dealing with a right shoulder strain, but it is likely that he will partake in the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Pelicans.
Jaylin Williams (PF)	Prob Wed	Back - 09 / 04 / 23	2-0	0-2	+ -
Williams is tending to lower back soreness, but it is forecasted that he will face the Pelicans in the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Prob Thurs	Shoulder - 05 / 04 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Dort has a right shoulder strain, but it is projected he will dress for Thursday's clash with the Jazz.
Aleksej Pokusevski (PF)	Out Fri	Knee - 04 / 04 / 23	2-2	2-2	+ -
Pokusevski is hobbled by a left knee contusion, and he will not be in the lineup for the Western Conference Play-in game with the Timberwolves.
Lindy Waters III (SF)	Prob Fri	Foot - 26 / 03 / 23	2-7	3-6	+ -
Watters III has been held out of the last three games due to plantar fasciitis, but it is forecasted that he will lace up for Friday's battle with the Pacers.
Kenrich Williams (SG)	out for season	Wrist - 01 / 03 / 23	10-13	12-10-1	+ -
Williams is out for the remainder of the season while recuperating from surgery to repair a scapholunate ligament rupture in his left wrist.
Eugene Omoruyi (SF)	Ques Wed	Ankle - 13 / 02 / 23	12-14	14-13-1	+ -
Omoruyi missed the previous contest due to a left ankle sprain, leaving it up in the air whether he will be active Wednesday versus the Rockets.
Dario Saric (SF)	Ques Wed	Acquired - 10 / 02 / 23	13-14	15-13-1	+ -
Saric was recently acquired through a trade, and it is unclear if he will suit up Wednesday against the Rockets.
Jalen Williams (SG)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 31 / 01 / 23	15-17	18-15-1	+ -
Williams is nursing a left ankle injury, but it is likely that he will face the Rockets on Wednesday.
Luguentz Dort (SG)	Prob Fri	Hamstring - 26 / 01 / 23	16-18	19-16-1	+ -
Dort has been out of action due to a right hamstring strain, but he is expected to return against the Trail Blazers on Friday.

Toronto

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Wed	Ankle - 08 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
Anunoby is dealing with right ankle soreness, but he is expected to be available against the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Fred VanVleet (PG)	Prob Wed	Thumb - 08 / 04 / 23	1-1	2-0	+ -
VanVleet is nursing left thumb soreness, but it is anticipated that he will face the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Play-in tournament.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Tues	Illness - 04 / 04 / 23	3-2	3-2	+ -
Achiuwa has an illness, but it is projected that he will take on the Hornets on Tuesday.
O.G. Anunoby (SF)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 03 / 04 / 23	3-2	3-2	+ -
Anunoby exited the previous contest with a mild ankle sprain, but it will not affect his status for Tuesday's contest versus the Hornets.
Will Barton (SG)	Prob Tues	Ankle - 26 / 03 / 23	5-3	4-5	+ -
Barton has been absent from the last three games with a left ankle sprain, but he is expected to return against the Hornets in Tuesday's clash.
Precious Achiuwa (PF)	Prob Sun	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Achiuwa has sat out the last two contests with right hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will participate in Sunday's tilt versus the Wizards.
Gary Trent Jr. (SG)	Prob Wed	Back - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Trent Jr. has missed the last two games due to back spasms, but it is expected that he will suit up Wednesday against the Celtics.
Joe Wieskamp (SG)	Out indefinitely	Hamstring - 22 / 03 / 23	6-4	5-6	+ -
Wieskamp is out of the lineup with a right hamstring strain, and he will miss an undetermined amount of time.
Christian Koloko (C)	Ques Sat	Nose - 16 / 03 / 23	9-4	8-6	+ -
Koloko exited the previous contest with a fractured nose, leaving his status for Saturday's tilt with the Timberwolves cloudy.
Dalano Banton (SF)	Prob Sun	Thumb - 13 / 03 / 23	9-5	9-6	+ -
Banton has been sidelined due to a left thumb sprain, but it is predicted that he will return to face the Hornets in Sunday's tilt.