The San Antonio Spurs (25-18) and their phenomenal offense visit Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder (25-16) and their stifling defense. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and can be seen on NBATV.
San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder ATS Odds
In their first matchup this season, Aldridge led the Spurs to a 154-147 win. He scored a game-high 56 points. The two teams combined to score 301 points, which was well over the projected point total of 224.5, and San Antonio covered as a 1.5-point underdog. San Antonio was effective at getting to and converting from the charity stripe. The Spurs made 26 of their 29 free throws (89.7 percent), while the Thunder were just 16-24 (66.7 percent).
Vegas tends to place the total low when the Spurs are playing, as 24 of their 43 contests have ended over the total. San Antonio holds records of 25-18 straight up (SU) and 26-16-1 against the spread (ATS).
Contrary to San Antonio, Thunder games have a slight tendency to go under the total (53.7 percent). Further, Oklahoma City owns records of 25-16 SU and 22-19 ATS.
It will be a showdown of conflicting paces as the fast-paced Thunder will look to push the more methodical Spurs. The Thunder rank third in possessions per game while the Spurs are 25th. Also, the Spurs rank fourth in offensive efficiency (111.7), while the Thunder rank first in defensive efficiency (101.9).
San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick
Free NBA Tip: SU Winner – Thunder, ATS Winner – Thunder, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Thunder rank 20th in three pointers attempted per game (30.0) while the Spurs rank last (24.2).
- Oklahoma City ranks first in steals per game (10.2) while San Antonio ranks 29th (6.3).
- The Thunder rank fourth in points in the paint per game (53.8) while the Spurs rank 25th (43.7).
- Oklahoma City ranks eighth in blocks per game (5.5) while San Antonio ranks 26th (4.4).
- Oklahoma City ranks fifth in fast break points per game (17.4) while San Antonio ranks 22nd (11.0).
- The Thunder rank second in points off turnovers per game (20.5) while the Spurs rank 25th (14.9).
- The Thunder rank second in rebounds per game (48.5) while the Spurs rank 20th (44.5).
- San Antonio ranks 11th in assists per game (24.9) while Oklahoma City ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (24.3).
- Oklahoma City ranks fourth in second chance points per game (15.1) while San Antonio ranks 27th (11.5).
- In games where they hold opponents under 100 points, Oklahoma City is 6-0 and San Antonio is 11-3.
- The Spurs are 24-10 when they score over 100 points, while the Thunder are 23-10.
- Oklahoma City is 10-9 ATS at home, while San Antonio is 9-10-1 ATS on the road.
- The total has gone over in 12 of the Spurs’ 20 road games, while 11 of the Thunder’s 19 home games have gone over.
Bettings Trends:
- The Spurs are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Thunder are 2-3.
- In their last five games, San Antonio has 3 overs and 2 unders, while Oklahoma City has 3 unders and 2 overs.
- The Spurs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 3.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Thunder have scored an average of 116.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 119.6 points per game (12.3 above their season average).
