Oklahoma City Thunder vs
San Antonio SpursPredictions & Preview

Spurs Look to Capitalize on Thunder's Missing Key Players in Tuesday Night Matchup

In a Tuesday night NBA Cup clash in West Group B, the Oklahoma City Thunder will visit the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season. Oklahoma City is coming off a loss to Dallas despite being favored, while San Antonio also lost to Dallas in their previous game. Tipoff is set for 9:40 EST at Frost Bank Center, with Oklahoma City opening as 8.5-point favorites and the current line at -9.5. Stay tuned for Thunder vs. Spurs predictions.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Thunder -400 | Spurs +320
• Spread: Thunder -9.5 (-110) | Spurs +9.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 222.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Oklahoma City will win straight-up is 80%.

Oklahoma City vs San Antonio Stats

Oklahoma City Thunder

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a tough loss against Dallas, despite a strong offensive performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder rank 11th in the NBA for scoring offense and have the second-best scoring defense in the league. Center Chet Holmgren is out with a fractured hip, but the team continues to perform well defensively. They are ranked second in a power ranking, with impressive statistics in field goal and free throw shooting. Additionally, they have strong defensive numbers, allowing the lowest field goal percentage in the league. Despite the loss, the Thunder continue to show promise this season.

San Antonio Spurs Analysis

The San Antonio Spurs are coming into their next game on a two-game losing streak, with star center Victor Wembanyama potentially sidelined due to a bruised knee. In their last game, the Spurs struggled offensively, tying a season-low with 93 points and shooting just 31.8%. Despite Wembanyama being out, they still managed to grab 45 rebounds. On defense, the Spurs are ranked fifth in the league for scoring defense, giving up just 110 points per game. Their offense ranks 24th in scoring, averaging 109 points per game and shooting 45.8% from the field. The Spurs are currently 6-8 overall and 6-8 against the spread. Their upcoming matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder could be impacted by Wembanyama's uncertain status.

Spurs Aim to Capitalize on Thunder's Missing Key Players in Upcoming Matchup

The Thunder secured a 105-93 victory over the Spurs in their October matchup, asserting their dominance as -12.5 favorites. Despite Wembanyama only scoring six points, largely due to Chet Holmgren's exceptional defense, the Thunder will be without Holmgren for the foreseeable future. It remains uncertain if Wembanyama will play in the upcoming game, but I anticipate a close competition between two robust defensive teams. The absence of key players may lead to increased scoring opportunities inside, favoring San Antonio, especially after their recent offensive struggles. The Spurs are motivated to improve their shooting performance and keep the game competitive, rendering the current point spread significant. Historically, the Spurs have been successful against the Thunder, with a 2-1 ATS record in their previous three encounters. Therefore, I recommend betting on the Spurs for this matchup.

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