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The 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament kicks off this Friday evening, commencing with a West Group C clash between the Oklahoma City Thunder (3-2) and the Golden State Warriors (4-1). The group also includes Minnesota, Sacramento, and San Antonio, with each team set to play three more games before the knockout round next month. Golden State had an initial setback in the season with a loss to Phoenix but has since bounced back, securing four consecutive victories. On the other hand, Oklahoma City is seeking to recover from a 110-106 loss to New Orleans on Wednesday.
The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The latest odds favor Golden State by 5.5 points in the Thunder vs. Warriors matchup, with the over/under set at 225 points, as per SportsLine consensus.
Oklahoma City will be missing their star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is sidelined with a knee injury. However, rookie Chet Holmgren is coming off an impressive performance, recording a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds against New Orleans on Wednesday. The Thunder had a 22-point lead in the first half but ultimately lost the game. Holmgren's stats include an average of 15.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocked shots in his first five games after recovering from a foot injury that kept him out for the entire 2022-23 season.
This matchup marks the fourth game of a six-game homestand for Oklahoma City, while Golden State is in the midst of a challenging stretch, playing seven road games out of eight. The Thunder started the season by winning three of their first four games, with victories over Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit, and a loss to the defending NBA champion Denver. They have covered the spread in six of their last nine games dating back to the previous season.
Golden State has had the upper hand in recent head-to-head meetings, winning nine of the last ten encounters. The Warriors have consistently covered the spread in their last 12 games against Oklahoma City, going 9-2-1. They've also won four out of their first five games this season, securing their latest victory with a strong fourth-quarter performance, beating Sacramento 102-101 on Wednesday.
Stephen Curry, the star guard for Golden State, leads his team with impressive averages of 31.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game. He's already scored over 40 points twice in the first five games of the season. Oklahoma City faces a challenge in replacing Gilgeous-Alexander, who boasts an average of 24.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.6 assists. The Thunder have only covered the spread twice in their last seven home games. To make your decision on which team to pick, you can explore more insights and analysis.
