Warriors vs Thunder Pick: NBA Best Bet for Dec 8

Golden State Warriors (10-11 SU, 8-12 ATS) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (13-7 SU, 15-5 ATS)

When: Friday, December 8th, 8:00 PM (ET)

Where: Paycom Center, OK, Oklahoma City

TV: NBCS

Point Spread: GS +4/OKC -4

Total: 235.5

Money Line: GSW +141/OKC -169

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Notable Injuries

Warriors

• Gary Payton II (Out) Calf

Thunder

Recent Form

The Warriors have a below .500 record of 10-11 as they seek to come out on top vs. the Thunder. In their 21 games, the Warriors have gone 9-9 against Western Conference teams and 1-2 in non-conference action.

The Thunder head into today’s action with an overall record of 13-7 and have gone 2-1 over their previous three games. On the road, the Thunder have gone 7-3 so far this season compared to their 6-4 mark at home.

The Historicals

The Thunder have had the better record vs the spread over the last five games, going 4-1. The team’s average scoring margin in these contests sits at 4 points per game. In these contests, they averaged a combined 258 points per game, leading to an over-under mark of 5-0.

Analysis

In their recent matchup, the Warriors’ offense ended with 110 points against the Trail Blazers. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.9% and made ten threes. Stephen Curry led the team in scoring, putting up 31 points. Additionally, Jonathan Kuminga contributed 13 points for the Warriors.

At this time, the Warriors’ defense is positioned 19th in the NBA, permitting 114.0 points per game.

Golden State’s defense is currently forcing 14.8 turnovers per game, which is 26th in the league. Additionally, they enter the game ranked 28th in blocked shots, with an average of 3.5 rejections per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Thunder offense tallied 101 points in a matchup against the Rockets. Their field goal percentage for the game was 42.5%, and they made eight threes. Offensively, the Thunder hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 4th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 1st in terms of percentage and 11th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Thunder’s defense is positioned 9th in the NBA, permitting 111.3 points per game.

On two-point field goal attempts, the Thunder’s defensive unit is allowing a field goal percentage of 50.2% and allowing 35.4% from beyond the arc.

Betting Trends

• In their last five road games, Golden State has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 115. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
• Oklahoma City has a 1-2 record in their last three home games. In this stretch, they averaged 110 points per game while allowing 112. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Warriors have a straight-up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 5-4-1.
• As the betting favorite, the Thunder have an ATS mark of just 7-3 in their last ten games. Oklahoma City posted a straight-up mark of 7-3 in these matchups.

Joes Pick To Cover The Spread

Even though the Thunder have an incredible 15-5 record vs. the spread this season, I actually like the Warriors on the spread as 4-point underdogs. I expect this game to be entertaining and come right down to the wire, and like Golden State to cover at +4. Bet your NBA picks for FREE this week by scoring a 100% real cash bonus!