Monday, January 25, 2016

Oracle Arena

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The San Antonio Spurs travel to Oracle Arena to play the Golden State Warriors on Monday, January 25, 2016. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 3 point favorites and the over/under has been set at 208.

The Spurs come into this game with an overall record of 38-6 and a road record of 14-6. They are 1st in the Southwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 14.5 as they are averaging 104.3 points per game while giving up 89.8 per contest. The Warriors have an overall record of 40-4 and a home record of 20-0. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 114.7 points per game and surrendering 102.6, good for a point differential of 12.1.

LaMarcus Aldridge comes into this contest averaging 15.9 points per game while playing 29.6 minutes per night so far this season for the Spurs. He pulls down 8.9 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 49% while his free throw percentage is currently at 81%. Kawhi Leonard averages 20 points per game in 32.8 minutes per contest this season. He averages 2.6 assists per contest and 6.9 rebounds per game for San Antonio. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 88%.

Stephen Curry averages 30.1 points per game while playing 33.9 minutes per contest this year for the Warriors. He grabs 5.4 rebounds per game and has 6.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 51% and his free throw percentage currently is at 91%. Klay Thompson averages 20.5 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 32.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 3.9 rebounds per contest and 2.4 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 46% and his free throw percentage is 82%.

San Antonio averages 104.2 points per contest this season which ranks them 6th in the NBA. Their average scoring margin is 14.5 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them ranked 1st. Behind the arc they shoot 39% which is good for 2nd in the league. They average 52 rebounds per game and 25.2 assists per game which ranks them 15th and 3rd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 4th with 13.4 per game. The Spurs allow 89.8 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 1st in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 2nd and 2nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 46.3 rebounds a game which ranks 1st and they give up 20.7 assists per contest which puts them in 7th place in the league. They force 14.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 16th in the league.

Golden State averages 114.7 points per game this year which ranks them 1st in the league. Their average scoring margin is 12.1 and their shooting percentage is 49% as a team which has them sitting in the 2nd spot in the league. Behind the arc they shoot 42% which is good for 1st in the NBA. They average 54.5 rebounds per game and 28.9 assists per contest which ranks them 5th and 1st respectively. In the turnover department the Warriors rank 24th with 15.3 per game. The Warriors allow 102.6 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 18th in the league. They also allow a 43% shooting percentage and a 31% average from behind the arc ranking them 3rd and 1st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 53 rebounds a game which ranks 22nd and they give up 21.2 assists per contest which puts them in 12th place in the league. The Warriors force 14.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 15th in the NBA.

San Antonio Spurs Betting Trends

The San Antonio Spurs are 29-14-1 against the spread

The San Antonio Spurs are 20-24-0 against the over/under

Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 25-17-2 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 27-17-0 against the over/under

San Antonio Spurs Injuries

01/24/16 F LaMarcus Aldridge Back missed last game, probable Monday vs. Golden State

Golden State Warriors Injuries

01/24/16 F James Michael McAdoo Toe doubtful Monday vs. San Antonio

Guy's Pick: Take San Antonio

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