The Oklahoma City Thunder (11-3) travel to face off against the San Antonio Spurs (6-8) on Tuesday, November 19th. This game will be played at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and televised on TNT. Both the Thunder and Spurs will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30 ET.
Thunder vs Spurs
The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Thunder fell to 11-3 on the season after a 121-119 loss to the Mavericks on Sunday. Oklahoma City, who were -7.5 point favorites at home, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Dallas jumped out to an early lead, winning the first quarter 39-34 and extending their lead by halftime. The Thunder made a push in the 3rd quarter, outscoring the Mavericks 34-31, and continued to close the gap in the 4th, winning the quarter 27-24. The game’s total points of 240.5 exceeded the O/U line of 226.5 by 13.5 points.
The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
San Antonio fell to 6-8 on the season after a 110-93 loss to the Mavericks on Saturday. The Spurs were +13.5 point underdogs on the road and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 203 points was well below the O/U line of 229.
San Antonio went on a 10-0 run to break a 19-19 tie, but the Mavericks took control in the 2nd and 3rd quarters, outscoring the Spurs 70-41. San Antonio limited Dallas to 17 points in the 4th quarter, but it was too late to mount a comeback.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 36 points and 8 assists, shooting 68.4% from the field in their 121-119 loss to the Mavericks. Jalen Williams added 27 points, hitting 3 threes at a 50% clip, while Luguentz Dort contributed 18 points, connecting on 4 threes at 44.4%.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 points in the 1st quarter and 10 more in the 3rd. Williams put up 13 points in the 4th, and Dort added 8 points in the 3rd. The Thunder shot 49.4% overall, but just 33.3% from three, making 14 threes in the game.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
The Spurs struggled offensively in their loss to the Mavericks, managing just 93 points on 31.8% shooting from the field. Their three-point shooting was also subpar, hitting only 27.5% with 11 made threes.
Zach Collins led the Spurs with 20 points, scoring 8 of those in the 3rd quarter. Sandro Mamukelashvili added 14 points, with 11 coming in the 4th quarter, while Julian Champagnie contributed 13 points, including 3 made threes.
Thunder Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 4th quarter, where the Thunder held the Mavericks to 24 points, Oklahoma City couldn’t overcome a rough 1st quarter, giving up 39 points in a 121-119 loss. The Thunder did tighten up in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 27 points, but Dallas still shot 47% from the field overall.
The Thunder limited the Mavericks to 11 made threes on 40% shooting from deep. Oklahoma City also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks. However, they sent Dallas to the line 36 times, where the Mavericks converted 30 free throws. The Thunder gave up 18 offensive rebounds.
Spurs Team Defense
The Thunder’s defense struggled in the 1st quarter, giving up 39 points, but they tightened up in the 4th, allowing just 24. Overall, they allowed 121 points on 47% shooting from the Mavericks.
Oklahoma City limited Dallas to 11 made threes on 40% shooting from deep. The Thunder also recorded 11 steals and 5 blocks in the game.
Thunder vs Spurs Trends
- Across the Thunder last ten road games, the team averaged 110 points per game while allowing 100. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 8-2, while going 7-3 straight-up.
- In their last five games at home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 99 points per game in this stretch.
- Going back to their last three games as the underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the favorite, Oklahoma City has an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 7-3 straight up.
Thunder vs Spurs Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +8.5, we recommend going with the Spurs on the point spread. We not only see them covering the spread but also have a strong likelihood of winning this one outright, especially if you’re seeking a higher payout on the moneyline.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 222.5, and our model projects the Thunder and Spurs to reach a combined total of 241 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:November 19, 2024 Spurs, Thunder