The San Antonio Spurs (22-31) visit the Chesapeake Energy Arena to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (32-21) Tuesday. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. E.T. We analyze the Spurs-Thunder sports betting odds and lines, with NBA betting advice and tips around the matchup.
Spurs at Thunder: Key injuries
Spurs
- SG Demar DeRozan (back) questionable
Thunder
- PF Darius Bazley (knee) out
- SG Andre Roberson (knee) out
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Spurs at Thunder: Odds, lines, picks, and betting tips
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Prediction
Thunder 122, Spurs 110
Moneyline (ML)
The Thunder (-334) are big moneyline favorites over the Spurs (+260). Oklahoma City is in the midst of a hot streak, winning eight of its last 10 games. The Thunder have been strong at home with a 17-11 record. Meanwhile, the Spurs have lost six-straight road games as they continue to fall in the Western Conference.
OKC would be the play if it weren’t for the chalky odds. It isn’t worth the small risk to bet $10 on the Thunder to win in order to make a profit of just $3.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The THUNDER (-7.5, -115) have been hot against the spread, as of late, covering in eight of their last 11 games. The Spurs can’t say the same, as they’ve managed to cover the spread just once in their previous five contests. Considering this point spread is relatively low, take the Thunder to cover the 7.5-point spread and win by at least 8 eight points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this Western Conference matchup is set at 220.5 points, which feels about right considering the Spurs have one of the worst defenses in the NBA. This season, San Antonio is allowing nearly 114.7 points per game, but an even worse 117 points per game on the road. While Oklahoma City’s offense isn’t special, the OVER 220.5 (+100) will hit as both teams should score at least 110 points.
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