San Antonio Spurs @ Oklahoma City Thunder - October 30, 2024

As a die-hard Thunder fan, I can hardly contain my excitement for tonight’s matchup at Paycom Center! The San Antonio Spurs are rolling into town, and let me tell you, the atmosphere is going to be electric. With the Thunder opening as 13-point favorites, it’s clear that oddsmakers believe in our squad, and honestly, who can blame them? We’re riding high on a three-game winning streak and looking to keep that momentum going.

In our last game against the Hawks, we put on a show with a dominant 128-104 victory. Not only did we cover the spread as favorites, but we also saw the total score soar past expectations. Our offense has been clicking nicely with an average of 114.7 points per game—though I’d love to see that shooting percentage improve from behind the arc (27.4%). But hey, when you’re winning like this, it’s hard to complain!

Now let’s talk about our defense. We’ve been grabbing an impressive 49.3 rebounds per game while forcing over 12 steals! Sure, we might be turning the ball over a bit too much at nearly 11 per game, but our ability to control the boards gives us an edge that I think will be crucial against San Antonio.

Speaking of the Spurs—they’re coming off a tough loss against the Rockets where they fell short at home. Their record stands at just 1-2 SU and ATS this season. While they have some solid offensive stats with an average of 109 points per game and decent shooting percentages (47.4% from the field), their recent performance shows they struggle defensively with turnovers—averaging nearly 19 per game! That’s music to my ears because if there’s one thing we do well right now, it’s capitalizing on mistakes.

The Spurs may have had some success covering spreads in previous games (10-4 ATS in their last 14), but I don’t see them keeping up with our Thunder tonight. With us being so strong at home and having covered five out of our last six games overall (5-1 ATS), I’m confident we’ll not only win but also cover that hefty spread.

As for the total score? Given both teams’ recent trends—especially Oklahoma City hitting UNDER in eight of their last eleven games—I’m leaning towards another low-scoring affair tonight. The Spurs have also gone UNDER in five of their last seven games; it seems like both teams are more focused on tightening up defensively than lighting up the scoreboard.

So here’s my prediction: Thunder wins by double digits while covering that spread comfortably! And don’t forget—if you’re heading to Paycom Center tonight or watching from home, make sure you wear your lucky jersey! Let’s go Thunder!