The San Antonio Spurs (1-2) travel to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) on Wednesday, October 30th. This game will be played at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and televised on ESPN. The Thunder are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Spurs are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Spurs. Tip-off is set for 9:30 ET.
Spurs vs Thunder
The Spurs Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Spurs fell to 1-2 on the season after a 106-101 home loss to the Rockets on Monday. San Antonio, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total of 207 points came in under the O/U line of 220.
Houston took control with a 10-0 run early, turning a 24-15 deficit into a 25-24 lead. The Spurs fought back, outscoring the Rockets 56-44 in the second half, but their comeback fell short.
The Thunder Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Thunder improved to 3-0 this season with a dominant 128-104 win over the Hawks on Sunday. Playing at home, Oklahoma City entered the game as -11 point favorites and covered the spread. The combined score of 232 points narrowly exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 229.
After trailing 27-23 at the end of the 1st quarter, the Thunder went on an 11-0 run, turning a 58-53 deficit into a 64-58 lead. They closed out the game strong, outscoring the Hawks 39-18 in the 4th quarter.
Spurs Offense Breakdown
In their 106-101 loss to the Rockets, the Spurs shot 42.5% from the field and made just 10 threes at a 30.3% clip. Jeremy Sochan led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 47.4% from the floor.
Chris Paul added 16 points, hitting 3 threes at 75%, while Malaki Branham contributed 15 points, also making 3 threes at 60%. Sochan scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and Victor Wembanyama added 9 of his 14 points in the 4th.
Thunder Offense Breakdown
In their 106-101 loss to the Rockets, the Spurs shot 42.5% from the field and made just 10 threes, hitting only 30.3% from beyond the arc. Jeremy Sochan led the way with 22 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 47.4% overall.
Chris Paul added 16 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 75% clip, while Malaki Branham contributed 15 points, hitting 3 threes at 60%. Sochan scored 10 points in the 3rd quarter, and Victor Wembanyama added 9 of his 14 points in the 4th.
Spurs Team Defense
The Spurs tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 25 points in the 3rd quarter and 19 in the 4th, but it wasn’t enough as they fell to the Rockets 106-101. San Antonio held Houston to 41% shooting from the field.
San Antonio struggled to defend the three, giving up 15 made threes on 40% shooting. The Rockets also went to the line 24 times, making 21 free throws. The Spurs finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.
Thunder Team Defense
Despite a strong defensive effort in the 3rd and 4th quarters, the Spurs couldn’t overcome a rough 2nd quarter, where they allowed 33 points, leading to a 106-101 loss to the Rockets. Overall, San Antonio held Houston to 41% shooting from the field.
The Spurs struggled to contain the Rockets from beyond the arc, giving up 15 threes on 40% shooting. Houston also went 21/24 from the free-throw line. San Antonio finished with 6 steals and 6 blocks.
Spurs vs Thunder Trends
- In their last ten games away from home, the Spurs have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 109 points per game in this stretch.
- The Thunder are 3-0 ATS in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
- The last ten games that San Antonio was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 4-6 straight up.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Thunder have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
Spurs vs Thunder Prediction
As the underdogs with a spread of +13, 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 221.5, and our model projects the Spurs and Thunder to reach a combined total of 262 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:October 30, 2024 Spurs, Thunder