In the upcoming matchup, the Golden State Warriors, with 32 victories to their name, will face the Oklahoma City Thunder, who have prevailed in 20 games. The last time these two teams met was on November 4, 2023, and the score was 139-141.
Golden State Warriors
Golden State has lost four consecutive games. In the November 15 game, Steve Kerr’s team suffered a home defeat to Minnesota with a score of 101-104. Brandin Podziemski was the top scorer for the losing side, scoring 23 points, while Dario Saric contributed 21 points. Stephen Curry will miss the upcoming match due to injury, and Draymond Green, who received a five-game suspension, will also be absent. The Warriors (six wins and six losses) currently occupy the seventh position in the Western Conference standings.
Oklahoma City Thunder
Oklahoma has secured two victories in their last three games. In the November 15 game, Mark Daigneault’s team convincingly defeated San Antonio at home with a score of 123-87. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the most significant contribution to the victory, scoring 28 points, grabbing six rebounds, and providing five assists. Josh Giddey was the second-highest scorer with 18 points. The Thunder (seven wins and four losses) hold the fifth position in the Western Conference. Oklahoma approaches the match with a competitive roster.
Prediction
Our expert pick:
Bookmakers' analysts consider Oklahoma the favorite in the upcoming match, a sentiment that is reasonable. Golden State's basketball players are clearly not in their best form. Injuries to Curry and Green's suspension will not instill confidence in them. The Thunder are capable of securing a victory in the away game. Our prediction — Oklahoma to win, including overtime, at odds of 1.70. Oklahoma approaches the upcoming match without any losses. The Thunder's lineup will put significant pressure on the opponent's basket. Last season, the team from the state showed an overall result of 40 wins and 42 losses, allowing opponents to score 116.4 points per game and make 47.4% of their shots. The average score in home matches of the current season is 120.1 points. Our prediction — Oklahoma's individual total to be over 116.5 points, including overtime, at odds of 2.13. Place a bet on the line of 1xBet with odds of 1.70. Promo code for registration - ODDS2WIN.
