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This NBA Sunday will bring us an interesting match between Thunder vs Spurs. Two of the worst franchises in the Western Conference will face each other in a mythical AT&T Center full of spectators.
It will be the third duel between the two so far this regular season. The record is in the visitors’ favor, with two victories in as many presentations: the first one by 119-111 at the Paycom Center at the end of November, and the next one just a month later and at the same venue, by a comfortable 130-114.
Right away, JefeBet brings you the best Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs preview, where you will find our predictions, the best available betting odds and the most important information of this clash.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs NBA Regular Season Game on March 12, 2023
- Where: AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas
- When: Sunday, March 12, 2023, 6:00 PM E.T.
Betting on the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Regular season record: 31-35.
Mark Daigneault’s team was coming from three consecutive victories that placed them just a game and a half away from the Play-In zone. However, a resounding 101-132 loss to the Phoenix Suns relegated them to twelfth place behind the Utah Jazz.
In any case, the absence of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a lot to do with it. The point guard has been the franchise’s standout performer so far this regular season, averaging 31.2 units per performance, a record that places him as the league’s fourth offensive leader along with Giannis Antetokounmpo. As if that wasn’t enough, the Canadian scored more than 40 points in five games.
Fortunately for his coach, in the lead-up to the game against San Antonio, Alexander would return to play against the New Orleans Pelicans. Therefore, he would arrive with shooting and in the best shape for this game, a great reason to bet on a high scorer of the Canadian in this Thunder vs Spurs.
Of course, beyond the fact that they have renowned players, the background is alarming for the visitors. Playing on the road, they fell in 20 of their 31 games. In addition, they have three consecutive defeats. Will they be able to cut their streak in Texas?
Betting on the San Antonio Spurs
- Regular season record: 17-49.
Gregg Popovich and company are going through a season to forget. However, something seems to be changing in San Antonio, as evidenced by the three celebrations in the last five duels. The last one, a resounding 128-120 success against the Denver Nuggets, leaders of the conference.
Nevertheless, the Spurs have the second-worst home record in the West (11-22). They have won 65% of their victories at the AT&T Center, a precedent that gives the Texans a glimmer of hope, especially considering the weakness of their opponents away from home.
Of course, in order to win this Thunder vs Spurs game, the home team will have to improve on offense, since they only average 112.3 points per game, which makes them the second-worst team in their Conference in this category.
JefeBet Prediction
Both teams have left a good impression in this first fortnight of March in the NBA. San Antonio showed its best side of the season in this very stadium just a few days ago. However, it still owns the worst defense in the championship, conceding 122.3 units per performance.
But that’s not all. They will face the NBA’s second-best offense, which averages 118.2 points scored per game. That is why, in view of the Thunder vs Spurs, at JefeBet we predict a high-scoring away win.
Prediction: Oklahoma City Thunder Moneyline (OKL 129-118 SAN).
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