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San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Predictions & Picks
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Predictions & Picks
Oklahoma City are tipped to cover as they win Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.
The Thunder had a rough time against the Spurs during the regular season, but they are well rested after back-to-back sweeps and they have been dominant at home in the postseason.
- Oklahoma City Thunder are 8-0 in the playoff games so far
- Oklahoma City Thunder are 3-1-0 ATS in their 4 playoff home games
- Oklahoma City Thunder have a 4-day rest advantage
- The Under cashed in 3 of the previous 5 meetings this season
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- San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 1125-105
- San Antonio Spurs won 116-106 when the two teams last met on February 4
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San Antonio head into the Western Conference Finals having won eight of their 11 playoff games so far – beating Portland in five games and Minnesota in six.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | vs Portland Trail Blazers | L | 103-106 |
| Apr-24 | at Portland Trail Blazers | W | 120-108 |
| Apr-26 | at Portland Trail Blazers | W | 114-93 |
| Apr-28 | vs Portland Trail Blazers | W | 114-95 |
| May-04 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | L | 102-104 |
| May-06 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 133-95 |
| May-08 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 115-108 |
| May-10 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L | 109-114 |
| May-12 | vs Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 126-97 |
| May-15 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | W | 139-109 |
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Oklahoma City enter this series boasting a flawless playoff record, having swept both Phoenix and the Los Angeles Lakers on their run to the Western Conference Finals.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-10 | at Denver Nuggets | L | 107-127 |
| Apr-12 | vs Phoenix Suns | L | 103-135 |
| Apr-19 | vs Phoenix Suns | W | 119-84 |
| Apr-22 | vs Phoenix Suns | W | 120-107 |
| Apr-25 | at Phoenix Suns | W | 121-109 |
| Apr-27 | at Phoenix Suns | W | 131-122 |
| May-05 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | W | 108-90 |
| May-07 | vs Los Angeles Lakers | W | 125-107 |
| May-09 | at Los Angeles Lakers | W | 131-108 |
| May-11 | at Los Angeles Lakers | W | 115-110 |
Verdict
Oklahoma City had problems with San Antonio during the regular season and will face a huge challenge from the Spurs in the playoffs too.
However, the Thunder have been dominant in the postseason so far and have home advantage for Game 1, so we are backing OKC to draw first blood.
However, the Thunder have been dominant in the postseason so far and have home advantage for Game 1, so we are backing OKC to draw first blood.
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