San Antonio @ Oklahoma City Picks & Props

The matchup vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder is a favorable one for shots from behind the three-point arc; the other team's starting PGs have averaged the most three attempts per game in the NBA this year (7.7). The Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see an increase in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). This year, the opposition's starting PGs have attempted 5.2 foul shots per game (most in the NBA) against the Thunder, finding it easy to get to the charity stripe.

The matchup vs. San Antonio is a tough one; when the San Antonio Spurs are the visiting squad, they have given up the least points per game in the league to the other team's starting SFs this year (8.6). Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 9.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

Luke Kornet has tallied 12.0 points per game over the last 5 games, 3.6 higher than he's tallied overall this year. The Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see an increase in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

Offensive rebounds lengthen possession and lead to more opportunities for scoring and assists, but the Thunder grade out 2ndworst in in the league with just 9.2 offensive rebounds per game this year.

With respect to offense, the Thunder's outstanding 121.9 points per game ranks 2nd-best in the league this year. The matchup vs. San Antonio is a favorable one for scoring; when the San Antonio Spurs are the visiting team, the opposing team's starting SGs have shot for the 2nd-highest Field Goal% in the NBA this year (54.7%). The Thunder have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Thunder will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Spurs). This year, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 3.2 foul shots per game (8th-highest in the NBA) against the San Antonio Spurs, easily managing to get to the foul line.

Over the last 20 games, the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted 1.9 foul shots per game (fewest in the NBA) against the Oklahoma City Thunder, facing an uphill battle to get to the free-throw line.

With respect to offense, the Thunder's outstanding 121.9 points per game ranks 2nd-best in the league this year. The Thunder have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Thunder will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Spurs).

The Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see an increase in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists).

The Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see an increase in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). Over the last 5 games when they are away from home, the other team's starting SFs have attempted 4.2 foul shots per game (7th-most in the league) vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder, easily managing to get to the foul line.

With respect to offense, the Thunder's outstanding 121.9 points per game ranks 2nd-best in the league this year. The Thunder have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Thunder will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Spurs). Over the last 24 games when they are playing at home, the opposition's starting PFs have attempted 3.9 foul shots per game (4th-most in the NBA) against the Spurs, easily managing to get to the charity stripe.

Victor Wembanyama has gone under 18.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.

The Spurs have played at the 4th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the NBA over the last 15 games while playing on the road. The San Antonio Spurs will likely see an increase in plays in this game from competing against the 6th-speediest pace-of-play offense in the NBA over the last 10 games (the Oklahoma City Thunder). The Spurs check in as the 4th-best offensive rebounding offense in the NBA over the last 15 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore produce added chances for scoring and assists). The matchup against the Thunder may be a favorable one for getting to the free-throw line; opposing starting PFs have attempted a colossal 4.5 foul shots per game over the last 10 games (10th-most in the league).

With respect to offense, the Thunder's outstanding 121.9 points per game ranks 2nd-best in the league this year. The Thunder have played at the 6th-speediest tempo in the NBA over the last 10 games. The Thunder will likely get a boost in plays in this contest from squaring off against the 4th-speediest pace-of-play visiting team in the league over the last 15 games (the Spurs).

Aaron Wiggins has gone over 6.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Julian Champagnie has gone over 6.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.

Alex Caruso has gone over 5.5 in 5 of his last 10 games.

Isaiah Joe has gone over 6.5 in 2 of his last 10 games.

Dylan Harper has gone over 9.5 in 3 of his last 10 games.