The Golden State Warriors are coming off a comeback win and will need that mojo when visiting the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night.
| Pointspread | +3.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +125 |
| Over / Under | o +235.5 |
| Pointspread | -3.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | -150 |
| Over / Under | u +235.5 |
In a stark change of pace from recent seasons, the Warriors and Thunder are heading in opposite directions from what each is accustomed to. Golden State needs to rack up wins to remain relevant in the playoff conversation, although they did themselves a favour by defeating the Trail Blazers on Wednesday, 110-106. The Thunder are one of the best teams in the NBA, let alone the Western Conference. That said, the Rockets gave them a dose of reality on the same night, 110-101.
The NBA odds have the host Thunder as -2.5 favourites.
Warriors vs. Thunder NBA Betting Odds
Now is the time for the Warriors to pay back the Thunder if there ever was one. Just a few weeks ago the same teams played a back-to-back set in San Francisco, with OKC claiming both matches, 128-109 and 130-123 in OT. Not only did those wins help the young Thunder find more rhythm in this promising season of theirs, but they altered their fortunes versus the Warriors, who had won seven of the previous eight meetings. The over has cashed in on the last six games.
When a team is 10-11, the easy culprit to point the blame at is inconsistency. To that effect, Golden State’s outright results have alternated between wins and losses for seven games now (4-3) To make matters simple, all four wins were at home and all three defeats were suffered when travelling. These being the Warriors, expectations are typically high, but since they aren’t playing as well as they used to, the team is only 9-12 ATS.
The Thunder are a funny team. When they go cold, they’re freezing. When they’re hot, they shoot the lights out. As such, the over is only 11-9 despite that OKC has the single best three-point shooting efficiency in the NBA at 39.6 per cent – in a three-point shooters league, no less. They’re also the sixth-best attacking unit, scoring 118.8 points a night. The spread is where the fun is at given the 14-6 tally.
Golden State Warriors
Wednesday night the Warriors hosted the meandering Portland Trail Blazers, and for long stretches of the game, it genuinely looked as if the visitors would walk away as victors. Golden State found champions resolve and worked its way out of multiple double-digit deficits to claim a 110-106 win.
The days of the splash bros (Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson) seem like long ago when one looks at another three-point shooting night under 30 per cent (29.4). The hero on this night was substitute Jonathan Kuminga. He mostly sat out the first half but Steve Kerr elected to use him more forcefully in the last two quarters and it paid off. He was a wrecking ball in the key and paint, scoring 13 points and finishing with a team-leading +13-point differential. It’s easy to point at and admire Curry’s 31 points, and he made a few sensational shots, but Kuminga was the difference maker who saved the Warriors’ bacon.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Not all the games are going to be easy. Even when a team rises in the NBA ranks, there are still lessons to be learned. On Wednesday, the Thunder were expertly tamed by the Rockets in Houston, 110-101.
We wrote earlier about the side’s league-leading three-point firing. Well, they only went 27.6 per cent on this night. The Rockets, in contrast, were a brilliant 45.5. We’ve also written recently about how Houston has greatly improved its defence this season and that showed versus the Thunder, who found themselves in situations where the shot attempts were more difficult than usual. The only exception, as per usual, was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who still mustered 33 points on a fantastic 13-for-18 evening. Is the controversy surrounding Josh Giddey getting to him? Perhaps. He was once again a non-factor, going 3-for-11 and only eight points.
NBA Prediction: Who Will Win Warriors vs. Thunder?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Dec 12:29am | OKC | -3.5 -110 | O +234.5 -110 |
| Closing 9 Dec 2:43am | OKC | -3.5 -120 | O +238.5 -110 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
6.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.24 |
| FG% |
70.2 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
1.12 |
| Points |
30.05 |
| Assists |
6.2 |
| Rebounds |
7.9 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
2.32 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
7.2 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.7 |
| Blocks |
2.5 |
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
| Points |
26.43 |
| Assists |
6.78 |
| Rebounds |
7.24 |
| FG% |
70.2 |
| Steals |
1.21 |
| Blocks |
1.12 |
| Points |
30.05 |
| Assists |
6.2 |
| Rebounds |
7.9 |
| FG% |
58.3 |
| Steals |
2 |
| Blocks |
2.32 |
| Points | |
| Assists | |
| Rebounds | Did not qualify |
| FG% | |
| Steals | |
| Blocks |
| Points |
30.2 |
| Assists |
6.4 |
| Rebounds |
7.2 |
| FG% |
50 |
| Steals |
1.7 |
| Blocks |
2.5 |
Injuries
Draymond Green (PF)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Chris Paul (PG)
Javonte Green (SG)
Jonathan Kuminga (PF)
Dario Saric (SF)
Gary Payton II (PG)
Klay Thompson (SG)
Draymond Green (PF)
Draymond Green (PF)
Josh Giddey (SG)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Isaiah Joe (PG)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Luguentz Dort (SG)
Bismack Biyombo (C)
Jaylin Williams (PF)
Gordon Hayward (SF)
Lindy Waters III (SF)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Tues | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Green is tending to a right knee contusion, but it is expected that he will be active for the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Kings. |
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| Klay Thompson (SG) | Prob Sun | Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Thompson is dealing with right knee tendinitis, but it is likely that he will dress Sunday versus the Jazz. |
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| Chris Paul (PG) | Prob Sun | Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Paul is nursing left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Jazz. |
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| Javonte Green (SG) | Ques Sun | Rest - 13 / 04 / 24 | 0-3 | 1-1-1 | + - |
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Green may be held out of Sunday's clash against the Knicks for rest purposes. |
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| Jonathan Kuminga (PF) | Ques Sun | Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
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Kuminga was absent from the last contest due to a right pelvic contusion, and it is uncertain if he will face the Jazz on Sunday. |
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| Dario Saric (SF) | Ques Sun | Knee - 12 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
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Saric missed the previous match with lateral joint line pain in his right knee, leaving his status for Sunday's clash against the Jazz in question. |
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| Gary Payton II (PG) | Out Tues | Calf - 11 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
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Payton II is managing left calf tightness, and he will not be in the lineup versus the Kings for the Western Conference Play-in tournament. |
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| Klay Thompson (SG) | Prob Fri | Knee - 11 / 04 / 24 | 1-3 | 2-1-1 | + - |
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Thompson was absent from the previous match with right knee tendinitis, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Pelicans on Friday. |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 10 / 04 / 24 | 1-4 | 3-1-1 | + - |
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Green missed the last game due to a right knee contusion, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash versus the Pelicans. |
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| Draymond Green (PF) | Prob Tues | Back - 08 / 04 / 24 | 1-5 | 3-2-1 | + - |
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Green was lifted from the last game due to a back injury, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Josh Giddey (SG) | Prob Sun | Hip - 12 / 04 / 24 | 8-4 | 3-9 | + - |
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Giddey missed the previous contest with a right hip contusion, but it is forecasted that he will suit up Sunday against the Mavericks. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Out Wed | Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 | 9-4 | 3-10 | + - |
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Dort will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Prob Wed | Back - 10 / 04 / 24 | 9-4 | 3-10 | + - |
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Williams has a lower-back contusion, but it is likely that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs. |
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| Isaiah Joe (PG) | Prob Sun | Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24 | 9-6 | 5-10 | + - |
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Joe is expected to be in Sunday's lineup versus the Hornets despite a right ankle sprain. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Prob Wed | Leg - 05 / 04 / 24 | 9-7 | 6-10 | + - |
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Hayward has missed the last two contests with left leg soreness, but it is expected that he will face the Spurs on Wednesday. |
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| Luguentz Dort (SG) | Prob Tues | Nose - 24 / 03 / 24 | 12-11 | 10-13 | + - |
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Dort was removed from the previous game with a nasal contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Pelicans. |
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| Bismack Biyombo (C) | Prob Fri | Undisclosed - 06 / 03 / 24 | 13-18 | 13-18 | + - |
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Biyombo exited the last game with an unknown issue, but it is not expected to affect his status for Friday's clash against the Heat. |
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| Jaylin Williams (PF) | Prob Fri | Knee - 01 / 03 / 24 | 15-19 | 14-20 | + - |
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Williams has been absent the previous two matchups due to a left knee sprain, but it is likely that he will play Friday against the Heat. |
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| Gordon Hayward (SF) | Prob Thurs | Calf - 11 / 02 / 24 | 20-20 | 19-20-1 | + - |
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Hayward has missed the previous two games due to left calf strain, but it is likely that he will suit up Thursday versus the Clippers. |
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| Lindy Waters III (SF) | Ques Tues | Ankle - 06 / 02 / 24 | 20-22 | 21-20-1 | + - |
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Waters III is hampered by a left ankle strain, and it has yet to be determined if he will play the Jazz on Tuesday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Dec 12:29am OKC -3.5 -110 O +234.5 -110 Closing 9 Dec 2:43am OKC -3.5 -120 O +238.5 -110 -
- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Warriors Team Leaders
Points 26.43
Assists 6.78
Rebounds 7.24
FG% 70.2
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.12
Points 30.05
Assists 6.2
Rebounds 7.9
FG% 58.3
Steals 2
Blocks 2.32
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 30.2
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 7.2
FG% 50
Steals 1.7
Blocks 2.5
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- Regular Season
- Playoffs
Thunder Team Leaders
Points 26.43
Assists 6.78
Rebounds 7.24
FG% 70.2
Steals 1.21
Blocks 1.12
Points 30.05
Assists 6.2
Rebounds 7.9
FG% 58.3
Steals 2
Blocks 2.32
Points Assists Rebounds Did not qualify FG% Steals Blocks Points 30.2
Assists 6.4
Rebounds 7.2
FG% 50
Steals 1.7
Blocks 2.5
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Injuries
Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Tues Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Klay Thompson (SG)
Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24Chris Paul (PG)
Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24Javonte Green (SG)
Ques Sun Rest - 13 / 04 / 24Jonathan Kuminga (PF)
Ques Sun Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24Dario Saric (SF)
Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 24Gary Payton II (PG)
Out Tues Calf - 11 / 04 / 24Klay Thompson (SG)
Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 04 / 24Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24Draymond Green (PF)
Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 24Josh Giddey (SG)
Prob Sun Hip - 12 / 04 / 24Luguentz Dort (SG)
Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24Jaylin Williams (PF)
Prob Wed Back - 10 / 04 / 24Isaiah Joe (PG)
Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24Gordon Hayward (SF)
Prob Wed Leg - 05 / 04 / 24Luguentz Dort (SG)
Prob Tues Nose - 24 / 03 / 24Bismack Biyombo (C)
Prob Fri Undisclosed - 06 / 03 / 24Jaylin Williams (PF)
Prob Fri Knee - 01 / 03 / 24Gordon Hayward (SF)
Prob Thurs Calf - 11 / 02 / 24Lindy Waters III (SF)
Ques Tues Ankle - 06 / 02 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Draymond Green (PF) Prob Tues Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Green is tending to a right knee contusion, but it is expected that he will be active for the Western Conference Play-in tournament versus the Kings.
Klay Thompson (SG) Prob Sun Knee - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Thompson is dealing with right knee tendinitis, but it is likely that he will dress Sunday versus the Jazz.
Chris Paul (PG) Prob Sun Hamstring - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Paul is nursing left hamstring tightness, but it is likely that he will partake in Sunday's matchup with the Jazz.
Javonte Green (SG) Ques Sun Rest - 13 / 04 / 24 0-3 1-1-1 + - Green may be held out of Sunday's clash against the Knicks for rest purposes.
Jonathan Kuminga (PF) Ques Sun Pelvis - 12 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Kuminga was absent from the last contest due to a right pelvic contusion, and it is uncertain if he will face the Jazz on Sunday.
Dario Saric (SF) Ques Sun Knee - 12 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Saric missed the previous match with lateral joint line pain in his right knee, leaving his status for Sunday's clash against the Jazz in question.
Gary Payton II (PG) Out Tues Calf - 11 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Payton II is managing left calf tightness, and he will not be in the lineup versus the Kings for the Western Conference Play-in tournament.
Klay Thompson (SG) Prob Fri Knee - 11 / 04 / 24 1-3 2-1-1 + - Thompson was absent from the previous match with right knee tendinitis, but it is anticipated that he will be active against the Pelicans on Friday.
Draymond Green (PF) Prob Fri Knee - 10 / 04 / 24 1-4 3-1-1 + - Green missed the last game due to a right knee contusion, but he is expected to be available for Friday's clash versus the Pelicans.
Draymond Green (PF) Prob Tues Back - 08 / 04 / 24 1-5 3-2-1 + - Green was lifted from the last game due to a back injury, but it is likely that he will dress for Tuesday's matchup with the Lakers.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Josh Giddey (SG) Prob Sun Hip - 12 / 04 / 24 8-4 3-9 + - Giddey missed the previous contest with a right hip contusion, but it is forecasted that he will suit up Sunday against the Mavericks.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Out Wed Rest - 10 / 04 / 24 9-4 3-10 + - Dort will not play against the Spurs on Wednesday as he will receive a day of rest.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Prob Wed Back - 10 / 04 / 24 9-4 3-10 + - Williams has a lower-back contusion, but it is likely that he will dress for Wednesday's matchup with the Spurs.
Isaiah Joe (PG) Prob Sun Ankle - 06 / 04 / 24 9-6 5-10 + - Joe is expected to be in Sunday's lineup versus the Hornets despite a right ankle sprain.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Prob Wed Leg - 05 / 04 / 24 9-7 6-10 + - Hayward has missed the last two contests with left leg soreness, but it is expected that he will face the Spurs on Wednesday.
Luguentz Dort (SG) Prob Tues Nose - 24 / 03 / 24 12-11 10-13 + - Dort was removed from the previous game with a nasal contusion, but it is anticipated that he will be available for Tuesday's matchup with the Pelicans.
Bismack Biyombo (C) Prob Fri Undisclosed - 06 / 03 / 24 13-18 13-18 + - Biyombo exited the last game with an unknown issue, but it is not expected to affect his status for Friday's clash against the Heat.
Jaylin Williams (PF) Prob Fri Knee - 01 / 03 / 24 15-19 14-20 + - Williams has been absent the previous two matchups due to a left knee sprain, but it is likely that he will play Friday against the Heat.
Gordon Hayward (SF) Prob Thurs Calf - 11 / 02 / 24 20-20 19-20-1 + - Hayward has missed the previous two games due to left calf strain, but it is likely that he will suit up Thursday versus the Clippers.
Lindy Waters III (SF) Ques Tues Ankle - 06 / 02 / 24 20-22 21-20-1 + - Waters III is hampered by a left ankle strain, and it has yet to be determined if he will play the Jazz on Tuesday.