The defending NBA champions, Oklahoma City Thunder, hold a league-leading record of 33-7, leading the Western Conference by 5.5 games and are projected to achieve 68 wins this season. However, they have struggled against the San Antonio Spurs this year, losing all three encounters, including three losses within a two-week timeframe.
The Thunder are set to meet the Spurs at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, aiming to break their losing streak against this team. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be a front-runner for the MVP title, ranking second in scoring with 31.9 points per game and achieving 54.7% shooting while contributing 6.4 assists per game. On the Spurs’ side, Victor Wembanyama has been a standout performer, averaging 24.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks. He recently returned to the starting lineup after recovering from a knee injury.
For this matchup, Oklahoma City is favored by 8.5 points.
While Thunder vs. Spurs takes the spotlight, Tuesday’s sports lineup features six other NBA games and a loaded college basketball itinerary. Below are details and betting odds for Tuesday’s highlights.
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Spurs at Thunder
Time: 8 p.m. | Location: Oklahoma City | TV: NBC/Peacock | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
SportsLine Picks — Model: Thunder -8.5 | Expert Analysis: Jalen Williams Under 29.5 total points + assists + rebounds -127
The Spurs have not performed well recently with a record of 4-5 over their last nine games, scoring 109.1 points on 100 possessions, placing them 27th in the league. In contrast, the Thunder boast an offensive rating of 117.3, ranked eighth in the NBA. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts that the Thunder have a 54.0% chance of covering the spread, assigning a ‘C’ grade to the Thunder -8.5. Prop Bet Guy notes that Williams has stayed below 29.5 points, assists, and rebounds in 13 of 18 games played alongside both Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
Other Noteworthy Games
Blazers at Warriors
Time: 11 p.m. | Location: San Francisco | TV: NBC/Peacock | Stream: Fubo (Try for free)
SportsLine Picks — Model: Warriors -10.5
