West Stars Meet: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors [PREVIEW]
It’s a match-up loaded with stars when Golden State’s Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala and David Lee host the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder, which is coming off a disappointing loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Wednesday night.
The Warriors have played well on both ends of the floor so far this season. They average 103.9 points per game (8th in the leagu) but have also defended well limiting opponents to just 96.1 PPG (6th). They are also 13th in rebounding (43.6) and 4th in assists (25.0)
The Warriors have struggled lately though losing two of their last three games. Their lone win came against the Detroit Pistons, which they beat 113-95 led Curry who had 25 points and 8 assists; Lee with 17 points and 9 rebounds; and Iguodala with 8 points and 11 assists.
Meanwhile, the Thunder lost to the Los Angeles Clippers after building a nine-point half time lead but couldn’t sustain in and lost 111-103.
Serge Ibaka was a perfect 6-of-6 from the field with 13 points but was ejected in the 2nd quarter after a scuffle with Matt Barnes and Blake Griffin. Kevin Durant had 33 points and 10 assists while Russell Westrbook had 19 points and 10 dimes as well.
Betting Against the Spread (ATS)
Oklahoma City Thunder Trends
- Thunder are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games on the second day of a back-to-back
- Thunder are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Pacific division teams
- Thunder are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road
- Thunder are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games vs. West teams
- Thunder is 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games vs. Golden State
Golden State Warriors Trends
- Warriors are 18-7-1 ATS in their last 26 games
- Warriors are 7-2-1 ATS in their last 10 games at home
- Warriors are 15-5-1 ATS in their last 21 games vs. West teams
- Warriors are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 games vs. Northwest division teams
- Home team is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games between Thunder-Warriors