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Oklahoma City Thunder Favored in Western Conference Clash Against Golden State Warriors at Chase Center

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Golden State Warriors in a Western Conference clash at Chase Center in San Francisco on Wednesday, January 29. The Thunder are currently the betting favorite with a line of -10, while the Warriors will look to secure a victory in their three-game regular-season series. For more information on this matchup and other NBA picks for Wednesday, continue reading.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Thunder -475 | Warriors +378
• Spread: Thunder -10 (-110) | Warriors +10 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 228.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 83%.

Oklahoma City vs Golden State Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been performing well in their recent games, with two losses out of their last nine games against the Dallas Mavericks. However, they bounced back with a victory against the Portland Trail Blazers, maintaining their top position in the Western Conference. Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Thunder showcased strong offensive and defensive efficiency. Despite missing Chet Holmgren due to injury, the Thunder continue to excel in both offense and defense, ranking high in various statistical categories in the NBA. With a powerful ranking of 1, the Thunder have proven to be a formidable force in the league this season.

Golden State Warriors Analysis

The Golden State Warriors are currently ranked 17th in the league, with a record of 22-23. They are ranked 20th for offense, averaging 111.29 points per game, and 10th for defense, allowing an average of 111.47 points per game. In their recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Warriors struggled to contain Anthony Davis, who scored 36 points. Stephen Curry had a difficult game, scoring 13 points on 4-for-17 shooting. The Warriors missed key players Jonathan Kuminga and Draymond Green in this matchup. Overall, the Warriors are shooting 44.67% from the field, 36.60% from three-point range, and 71.66% from the free-throw line. On defense, they are allowing opponents to shoot 45.96% from the field and 35.98% from beyond the arc. The Warriors are averaging 46.29 rebounds per game and 28.62 offensive assists. They will look to bounce back from their recent defeat and improve their performance on both ends of the court in upcoming games.

Thunder Defense and Warriors' Absent Players Create Challenges for Golden State Against Oklahoma City

It is doubtful that the Warriors will be able to effectively compete against Oklahoma City due to various factors. Playing on the second night of a back-to-back coupled with the absence of key frontcourt players like Jonathan Kuminga and potentially Draymond Green puts them at a disadvantage. Even if Green does return, the Thunder are poised to cover. The Warriors heavily rely on 3-point shooting, ranking third in the league in 3-point rate. However, the Thunder excel in defending against 3-point shots, leading the NBA in opposing 3-point percentage at 32.7%. With Oklahoma City only allowing 12.6 triples per 100 possessions (2nd in the league), it is anticipated that they will effectively limit the Warriors' scoring opportunities.

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