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San Antonio Spurs at Milwaukee odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s San Antonio Spurs at Milwaukee Bucks sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The San Antonio Spurs (14-19) and Milwaukee Bucks (31-5) tangle at the Fiserv Forum Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Spurs-Bucks odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Spurs at Bucks: Key injuries

Spurs

  • PG Dejounte Murray (personal) out

Bucks

  • SG Donte DiVincenzo (rest) out

Spurs at Bucks: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 6:35 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Bucks 118, Spurs 102

Moneyline (ML)

The Bucks (-910) are heavy favorites against the flailing Spurs (+600), but avoid laying this kind of bread for such a small return.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The BUCKS (-12.5, -115) are a slam-dunk play despite the fact the Spurs (+12.5, -106) are 3-0-1 ATS in the past four road games. While that’s impressive, the Bucks are 13-4 ATS in the past 17 games overall, and 6-2 ATS in the past eight at home against teams with a losing road record.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 226.5 (-129) is the play in this one. In the past five meetings the Over has hit four times, including four of the past five in Cream City. The Over is 5-2 in San Antonio’s past seven overall, too.

While the Under has been the play for the Bucks lately, hitting in six of the past eight games overall, including 4-0 at home, they’re well rested. In the past 10 when working on two or more days of rest, the Over is 7-3.

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Oklahoma City coming up clutch in crunch-time

The Thunder have won eight of their last nine games, none of which have been by more than six points.

It wasn’t too long ago that the conversation surrounding the Thunder was how they couldn’t close out close games.

But somewhere along the line, the narrative has shifted.

Oklahoma City is now one of the best in the league when it comes to tight games in the clutch. Sixteen of their 19 wins have been five-point games within the final five minutes. That’s by far the most in the NBA.

As of January 3, the Thunder are winners of four in a row and eight of their last nine. Of those eight, none have been by more than six points.

Sure, timely play and some luck has something to do with it. But it’s been a subtle mental shift in the way the team looks at defending in late-game situations that been the driving force behind the Thunder’s recent success.

Chris Paul, who himself has been incredibly clutch for OKC this season, told The Oklahoman that it’s something the team talks about.

“We talk about it as a team — really good teams in our league … the last 4 or 5 minutes really lock down, really tighten up,” Chris Paul said after the Thunder did it again Tuesday night in a 106-101 win against Dallas. “We’ve got to figure out how to put a whole game together, but I’m happy with what we’ve been doing.”

The Thunder did just that against San Antonio on Thursday. Down 14 in the first half, Oklahoma City held the Spurs to just 37% shooting in the third quarter, cutting the deficit down to just two.

In the fourth, OKC opened on an 18-9 run, pulling ahead for good on a bucket by Dennis Schroder with 8:19 left to play. The Spurs twice got within four in the closing minutes but timely shots by Paul and made free throws by Schroder allowed the Thunder to escape San Antonio with a win.

“You cannot expect the game to go the way you expect every time,” Danilo Gallinari told The Oklahoman after making a key defensive play against Luke Doncic in the final minute of Tuesday night’s win. “You can’t just be a spectator hoping that the game goes your way. You’ve got to go get it.”

Oklahoma City will look to “go get it” against the Cavaliers when they tip-off tonight in Cleveland. Game time is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.

WATCH: Bill Self says Spurs speculation has ‘absolutely zero truth’

Bill Self shoots down speculation that he’s in line for Gregg Popovich’s job.

Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich hasn’t even announced his retirement, but Kansas head coach Bill Self wants to set the record straight about the speculation that he is in line for the job in San Antonio.

Self has a close relationship with Spurs general manager R.C.Buford. and ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg recently publicly predicted that Self will take over for Pop once the legendary coach retires. But Self says it hasn’t been discussed.

Speaking to News4 San Antonio, the Jayhawks head coach said, “Well, first of all, I haven’t talked to Seth in five or six months. And secondly, and most importantly, I haven’t talked to R.C. ever about it, and he was in my wedding and I was in his so I’ve known him pretty well and we’ve never once discussed it. And thirdly, I think it’s kind of an insult to the Spurs because they have the greatest coach maybe our sport’s potentially ever known — certainly the NBA one of the two or three best of all time for sure. So, yeah, there was absolutely zero truth to that.”

Popovich has voiced his frustration with the way the NBA has evolved in recent seasons, but he still does have 5 NBA titles and has been named NBA Coach of the Year three times. He’ll likely have to say in who does replace him whenever the time comes.

Perhaps Becky Hammon, who Popovich’s been grooming as an assistant coach for years, would be more open to the position than Self seems to be.

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Bill Self says possibility of him replacing Popovich as Spurs head coach has ‘absolutely zero truth’

Spurs head coach Greg Popovich hasn’t even announced his retirement, but Kansas head coach Bill Self wants to set the record straight about the possibility that he is in line for the job in San Antonio.

Spurs head coach Greg Popovich hasn’t even announced his retirement, but Kansas head coach Bill Self wants to set the record straight about the possibility that he is in line for the job in San Antonio.

Bill Self says possibility of him replacing Popovich as Spurs head coach has ‘absolutely zero truth’

Spurs head coach Greg Popovich hasn’t even announced his retirement, but Kansas head coach Bill Self wants to set the record straight about the possibility that he is in line for the job in San Antonio.

Spurs head coach Greg Popovich hasn’t even announced his retirement, but Kansas head coach Bill Self wants to set the record straight about the possibility that he is in line for the job in San Antonio.

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 25 as OKC snaps 9-game skid in San Antonio

Five players scored in double-digits for the Thunder who have now won four straight games and eight of their last nine.

For the sixth time this season Chris Paul scored in double-digits in the fourth quarter as Oklahoma City edged the Spurs on Thursday night, 109-103.

The win snapped the Thunder’s nine-game losing streak in San Antonio.

OKC got a collective team effort offensively, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 25. Dennis Schroder came off the bench to score 19, while Paul, Steven Adams, and Danilo Gallinari had 16, 14, and 13, respectively.

Oklahoma City trailed by as many as 14 points in the first half. But the Thunder held the Spurs to just 37% shooting in the third quarter, then opening the fourth on an 18-9 run to take control of the game.

The Thunder didn’t need Paul to play the hero on Thursday, but the veteran point guard’s presence was still crucial. He hit five of his seven attempts in the fourth quarter to help secure the victory in what he told ESPN after the game was a “tough place to play.”

“This is a tough place to play, tough place to win,” Paul said. “At some point, we could have laid down, but we’re not built like that. Guys kept playing, kept competing.”

Oklahoma City also had a season-low four turnovers, including just one from Paul.

OKC has won four in a row, and with the win, the Thunder extends their lead over San Antonio in the Western Conference standings to four games.

Oklahoma City is currently in control of the seventh seed at 19-15 overall and 14-11 in conference play.

Next up for OKC, a matchup against Cleveland on Saturday. Tip-off is at 6:30 p.m.

Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Thursday’s Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-15) and San Antonio Spurs (14-18) do battle at AT&T Center Thursday in San Antonio at 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Thunder-Spurs odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Thunder at Spurs: Key injuries

Thunder

  • SG Andre Roberson (knee) out

Thunder at Spurs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 7:50 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Spurs 111, Thunder 107

Moneyline (ML)

The SPURS (-129) enter with a slightly lesser record than the Thunder (+105), but they have dominated this series in recent seasons, especially against the number (see below). San Antonio dumped OKC Nov. 7 by a 121-112 score, led by PF LaMarcus Aldridge with 39 points.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The SPURS (-1.5, -115) have covered six straight at home against the Thunder (+1.5, -106), while cashing in four of the past five overall, including that battle Nov. 7.

Over/Under (O/U)

The projected total of 218.5 (Over -106, Under -115) is way too close for my liking, and the trends vary for both sides lately. It’s all about the Under for the Thunder, and all Over all the time for the Spurs. AVOID.

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Warriors drop ball on New Year’s Eve, falling 117-113 in San Antonio

The Warriors close out the decade with an overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs, 117-113.

Even with the magic of a new year on the horizon, the AT&T Center is a house of horrors for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have struggled to find wins in San Antonio, only winning three games in 31 attempts since the opening of the AT&T Center in 2002. With three key players hitting the injury report before tip-off, things weren’t any easier.

D’Angelo Russell (shoulder), Willie Cauley-Stein (illness) and Kevon Looney (abdominal soreness) all didn’t suit up for San Antonio putting the Warriors at a disadvantage from the start.

Even with a shorthanded rotation, Steve Kerr’s squad battled the Spurs down to the win in their last game of the decade, falling in overtime 117-113.

The Warriors took a two-point advantage into halftime, but Patty Mills and LaMarcus Aldridge didn’t go down easy. The Spurs lead going into the final period. However, a valiant effort from rookie Alen Smailagic, Damion Lee and Alec Burks forced the game into overtime.

In the extra period, the Warriors’ light rotation started to catch up with them, as they had no answer for San Antonio backcourt of Mills, Dejounte Murray and Bryn Forbes.

Countdown to GR3

After bouncing around the NBA in his young career, Robinson III looks like he’s found a home in Golden State. Robinson continued his career season during the Warriors’ New Year’s Eve date with the Spurs, adding 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting from the field.

Without Russell, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, Robinson turned into Golden State’s lead scoring option in San Antonio. The Michigan Wolverine product gave the Warriors a chance to steal a game in San Antonio with his play in the first half. Robinson paced the Warriors in the first half, scoring 18 of his points early.

Lee closes out 2019 making a case for a full-time roster spot

Two-way contract guard is putting in the Warriors in a tough place with his hot play of late. Lee’s solidified himself as the Warriors shooting guard to start 2020, but only has limited time left on his 45-day, two-way contract.

Lee is doing everything he can to make a case for him to stick around with the big club for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, with his game in San Antonio being the perfect example.

Lee tallied 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting from the field, adding seven rebounds and two assists. Lee played solid defense down the stretch while hitting a few clutch shots in the fourth quarter, including a three as the play clock expired.

Alec Burks leads Warriors into 2020

Similar to Robinson III, swingman, Burks stepped up with Russell out and got buckets. Burks carried the Warriors down the stretch, nailing several big shots to add to his game high-28 points. The Colorado product was on fire from beyond the arc, hitting four of five shots from long range.

Burks’ stellar play of late could force the Warriors to make a tough decision with the veteran. To start 2020, trading Burks now, or keeping him as a piece for when Curry and Thompson’s return will be a question the Warriors’ front office will have to answer.

Injury Report: trio of key Warriors ruled out New Year’s Eve vs. Spurs

A sickness is making its way through the Warriors’ locker room and it’s causing a couple key contributors to miss time against the San Antonio Spurs.

The most common theme throughout the Golden State Warriors 2019-20 season has been injuries. Starting with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, then hitting almost every player throughout the Warriors roster.

Although Golden State is playing a better brand of basketball, winning four of their last five, they still can’t shake the injury bug. Three key contributors have been ruled out for the Warriors’ New Year’s Eve tilt with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Warriors will be without their best scoring option, D’Angelo Russell, in San Antonio. Russell collided with Mavericks phenom, Luka Doncic, in the third quarter of the Warriors game Saturday night. Russell was escorted to the locker room, but returned to the court quickly with a right shoulder contusion. The All-Star’s shoulder injury has lingered, rulling him out against the Mavericks.

Russell’s already missed 12 games in 2019, with a thumb and ankle injury, now, add shoulder to the list.

Joining Russell on the bench is center, Willie Cauley-Stein. A case of the flu will hamper Cauley-Stein’s New Year’s Eve plans.

According to Golden State Warriors sideline reporter, Kerith Burke, a sickness has made its way through the Warriors’ locker room. Big-man Omari Spellman missed the Warriors’ past two games with an illness similar to Cauley-Stein’s. Steve Kerr told Burke, Spellman, “should be good to go,” versus San Antonio.

Lastly, Kevon Looney will miss his fourth straight game with Left Abdominal Soreness, marking his 21st missed game this season due to injury. The Warriors are being patient with Looney, who’s dealt with a complex neuropathy injury that’s stunted his season after signing a new contract over the offseason.

Although the injury report is hefty, the Warriors got a piece of positive news regarding one of their banged-up rookies. Breakout second-round pick, Eric Paschall is listed as probable with a right hip contusion that’s caused him to miss his last two games. Without Russell, the Warriors will need to lean on Paschall as a scoring threat against San Antonio.

Kerr and the Warriors are veterans with getting the most out of the roster after leading the NBA in games missed due to injury with 166 this season, according to Sportrac. Managing the Warriors’ light bench in their New Year’s Eve tilt in San Antonio is nothing new for Kerr.

Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs odds, picks and best bets

Previewing Tuesday’s Golden State Warriors at San Antonio Spurs sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting picks, tips and best bets.

The Golden State Warriors (9-25) and San Antonio Spurs (13-18) meet at AT&T Center in San Antonio at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday. We analyze the Warriors-Spurs odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.

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Warriors at Spurs: Key injuries

Warriors

  • PF Eric Paschall (hip) probable
  • PF Kevon Looney (abdominal) out
  • C Willie Cauley-Stein (illness) out
  • PG D’Angelo Russell (illness) out

Warriors at Spurs: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips

NBA odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full set of today’s betting odds. Odds last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

Prediction

Spurs 116, Warriors 109

Moneyline (ML)

The Spurs (-625) are expected to close out the decade with a ‘W’, but laying over six times your return is not good business.

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Line/Against the Spread (ATS)

The WARRIORS (+9.5, +105) have started to show some signs of life lately, winning four of their past five games straight up. Golden State has improved significantly since a 127-110 loss in the most recent meeting in San Francisco Nov. 1. The Spurs (-9.5, -125) have managed to cover in just seven of their previous 25 games at home.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 214.5 (-128) is the play, although this won’t be a track meet. It will go Over in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. It’s been all Under for the Warriors lately, going 4-1 in the past five, and eight of the past 11 as a dog. The Over is 4-0 in San Antonio’s past four at home, however, and 16-5 in the past 21 as a favorite.

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