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OKC Thunder stats: The Thunder are overachievers

ESPN’s chart shows that the Thunder have overachieved this season.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are overachievers this season, according to ESPN’s Kirk Goldsberry.

On Thursday, Goldsberry tweeted out a chart that shows how NBA teams are doing this late in the season when compared to their preseason odds by Caesar’s Sportsbook were. The Thunder, who are currently 20-46, is barely above the “above expected winning percentage” threshold.

Despite having the 28th worst net rating in the league at -7.8 points per 100 possessions, the Thunder have just the fourth-worst record and are 2.5 games ahead of the bottom three. The three teams with worse records than the Thunder in the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets are all below their expected winning percentage. That is the same case with the teams trailing the Thunder in the reverse standings in the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers

This is both good and bad news. It’s good news in the sense that the coaching staff and top talent of the team are things that the franchise really don’t have to be concerned about in the long term, but bad news in the sense that the team might be too competent to really bottom out and get top three lottery odds. The Thunder might just need to rely on a little bit of luck to get a top pick for a second consecutive lottery this summer.

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Thunder vs. Timberwolves: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Wednesday’s Thunder vs. Timberwolves game, with odds from @Tipico Sportsbook.

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7 p.m. CT and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.

The Thunder (13-23) come off a loss against the Dallas Mavericks that featured Josh Giddey making history. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves (17-20) are in the midst of the battle for a playoff berth; they are 1.5 games out of eighth place in the Western Conference.

Thunder at Timberwolves notable injuries:

Thunder: Lu Dort is out with left knee soreness. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl is out due to health and safety protocol.

Timberwolves: Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell are questionable due to conditioning.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Timberwolves -8.5
  • Money line: Thunder +320 / Timberwolves -450
  • Over-under: 213.5

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Advice and prediction

The outcome of this game really depends on whether or not Karl-Anthony Towns, and to a lesser extent, D’Angelo Russell play this game. If not, it’s hard to see the Timberwolves beating a mostly healthy Thunder squad that has proven it can punch above its weight class all season. But if just Towns plays, the Timberwolves should be able to squeeze by this contest. Considering Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said this game was a more realistic target for both of them to return, I expect that to be the case with a win.

Prediction: Timberwolves 117, Thunder 105

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Knicks vs. Thunder: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Friday’s Knicks vs. Thunder game, with odds from @Tipico Sportsbook.

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New York Knicks on Friday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7 p.m. CT and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma and MSG Network (Knicks).

The Thunder (12-22) return home after losing a close game to the reigning Western Conference champion Phoenix Suns. The Thunder have dealt with a slew of positive COVID-19 tests this week, leading to five players and head coach Mark Daigneault being sidelined in the health and safety protocol. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Kenrich Williams are also dealing with ankle injuries.

Meanwhile, the Knicks (17-18) are dealing with similar health and safety protocol issues along with typical injuries. The team is playing without nine players, including Julius Randle.

Knicks at Thunder notable injuries:

Knicks: Julius Randle, Nerlens Noel, Wayne Seldon, Jericho Sims are in the health and safety protocol. Derrick Rose is out due to ankle surgery. Evan Fournier is questionable due to ankle soreness. Danuel House Jr. is out due to a dislocated finger. Matt Mooney is out due to not being with the team.

Thunder: Josh Giddey, Darius Bazley, Tre Mann, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, Aleksej Pokusevski are in the health and safety protocol. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable due to ankle soreness. Kenrich Williams is questionable due to an ankle sprain.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Knicks -5.5
  • Money line: Knicks -220 / Thunder +175
  • Over-under: 205.5

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Advice and prediction

It’s really hard to predict this game considering the number of injuries and players in the health and safety protocol. The outcome might honestly come down to whether Gilgeous-Alexander is available. Considering the Thunder have slow-played injuries a lot these past couple of seasons due to winning not being a priority, I expect the 23-year-old to sit this one out. I think the Knicks extend their winning streak to four games in a low-scoring affair between two teams playing a lot of backups and G Leaguers. Take the under 205.5.

Prediction: Knicks 94, Thunder 87

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Nuggets vs. Thunder: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

Our prediction and best bet for Wednesday’s Thunder vs. Nuggets game, with odds from @Tipico Sportsbook.

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 7 p.m. CT and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma and Altitude TV (Nuggets).

The Thunder (10-19) are winners of two straight against the playoff-caliber LA Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies, but winning their third game in a row might be the biggest challenge yet. The Nuggets (15-14) are in town with current MVP Nikola Jokic, who has historically owned the Thunder, averaging 20.2 points, 9.7 rebounds and 6.1 assists in 21 games.

Thunder vs. Nuggets notable injuries:

Thunder: Tre Mann (left toe sprain) is questionable. Mike Muscala (rest) is out.

Nuggets: Aaron Gordon (left hamstring soreness) and JaMychal Green (right ankle sprain/left knee soreness) are questionable. Bol Bol (health and safety protocol), PJ Dozier (left ACL surgery), Markus Howard (left knee sprain), Jamal Murray (left knee injury recovery) and Michael Porter Jr. (spine surgery) are out.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Nuggets -6.5
  • Money line: Nuggets -280 / Thunder +220
  • Over-under: 214.5

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Advice and prediction

The injury-riddled Nuggets have been a middle of the pack team on both ends of the floor as Jokic tries to hold everything together with another MVP campaign. Meanwhile, the Thunder are winners of two straight close contests but have struggled to run at the beginning of games. Jokic has historically dominated the Thunder, and I expect this to continue on Wednesday. The team does not have a proper defender near his size to guard him. The reigning MVP should be enough to help lead his team to a road win against a rebuilding squad.

Prediction: Nuggets 120, Thunder 105

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Thunder vs. Jazz: Prediction, point spread, odds, over/under, betting picks

See betting odds and predictions for the OKC Thunder game against the Utah Jazz to tip off the season.

The Oklahoma  City Thunder play the Utah Jazz on Oct. 20, and if you’re looking to do some last-minute betting research, you’re in luck! We’ll give you the latest point spread, moneyline odds and over-under number, as well as the information you’ll need to make the smartest bet on Tipico Sportsbook.

The game tips off at 8 p.m. Central Time and can be seen on Bally Sports Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have a new group of rookies ready to take part in the next stage of the rebuild. The Utah Jazz, coming off a disappointing playoffs defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers, will try to assert their Western Conference dominane once again.

Thunder at Jazz notable injuries

Eric Paschall is probable for the Utah Jazz. No notable injuries are listed for the Thunder, though Kenrich Williams was inactive during the preseason.

The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook

  • Point spread: Thunder +13.5
  • Money line: Thunder +650 / Jazz -1100
  • Over-under: 220.5

Advice and prediction

The second half of last season is not indicative of who the Oklahoma City Thunder are. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup, the team was 16-19 and hit the spread frequently. Betting this early in the season is risky, but I’d take the spread on the Thunder but assume the Jazz will win. At -1100, it’s not worth betting on the Utah ML.

If Kenrich Williams is out, I’ll be less confident in this bet.

Prediction: Jazz 112, Thunder 103

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Matt Olson-Fernando Tatis Jr. Home Runs July 27

Two of the top power hitters in the game meet in this interleague series between the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.

Two of the top power hitters in the game meet in this interleague series between the Oakland Athletics and San Diego Padres.

Seattle-Kansas City MLS July 25

Seattle has been dominant at home, which is one reason why the Sounders are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings.

Seattle has been dominant at home, which is one reason why the Sounders are at the top of the MLS Western Conference standings.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Odds For NBA Finals Game 6

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had big scoring games throughout the NBA playoffs this season, but his home/road split is not insignificant.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had big scoring games throughout the NBA playoffs this season, but his home/road split is not insignificant.