Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden State Warriors NBA Parlay 2/24/2018

Saturday, February 24, 2018

Oracle Arena

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The Oklahoma City Thunder head to Oracle Arena to take on the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, February 24, 2018. The opening line for this game has Golden State as 9.5 point favorites.

The Thunder head into this matchup with a mark of 34-26. They are 2nd in the Northwest Division. They currently have a point differential of 3.4 as they are averaging 106.7 points per contest while giving up 103.3 per game. The Warriors have an overall mark of 45-14. They currently are 1st in the Pacific Division. They are averaging 116.2 points per contest and giving up 108.1, which is a point differential of 8.1.

Valuable Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Trends

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 24-35-1 against the spread

The Oklahoma City Thunder are 28-32-0 against the over/under

Important Golden State Warriors Betting Trends

The Golden State Warriors are 26-32-1 against the spread

The Golden State Warriors are 31-28-0 against the over/under

Key Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries

01/28/18 G Andre Roberson Leg is out for season

Key Golden State Warriors Injuries

02/14/18 G Patrick McCaw Wrist is out indefinitely
01/19/18 F Jordan Bell Ankle is out indefinitely

Player Spotlight

Paul George averages 22.6 points per contest in 36.5 minutes per game this year. He averages 3.2 assists per game and 5.5 rebounds per contest for Oklahoma City. His field goal percentage is 45% for the season while his free throw percentage is 81%. Russell Westbrook comes into this game averaging 25.3 points per contest while playing 36.2 minutes per night so far this year. He grabs 9.5 rebounds per contest and distributes 10.4 assists per game. His FG percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is 73%.

Player Spotlight

Kevin Durant averages 25.9 points per game this year and he's on the court an average of 34.5 minutes per game. He also brings in 6.7 rebounds per game and 5.5 assists per contest. His field goal percentage is 52% and his free throw percentage is 88%. Klay Thompson has scored 20 points per contest while playing 34.2 minutes per game this season for the Warriors. He hauls in 3.9 rebounds per contest and has 2.5 assists per game on the season. His FG percentage is 50% and his free throw percentage is at 85%.

Useful Team Statistics

The Thunder allow 103.3 points per contest which is 6th in the NBA. They also surrender a 46% shooting percentage and a 36% average from 3-point range, ranking them 13th and 11th in defensive field goal percentage. Opponents average 41.4 rebounds a game which ranks 4th, and they allow 22.9 assists per game which puts them in 13th place in the league. They force 16 turnovers per game which ranks them 30th in the NBA. Oklahoma City averages 106.7 points per contest this year, which is 13th in the league. Their average scoring margin is 3.4 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a unit, which has them ranked 18th. From 3-point territory they shoot 35%, which is good for 25th in the NBA. They average 44.9 boards per contest and 21.2 assists per game, which ranks them 5th and 25th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they are 21st with 13.9 per game.

Useful Team Statistics

The Warriors give up 108.1 points per game, which ranks them 23rd in the league. Their defense is surrendering a 44% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the 3-point line, ranking them 3rd and 9th in those defensive statistics. They rank 14th with 23 dimes allowed per game and 5th with 41.9 boards surrendered per contest. The Warriors are 14th in the league in forcing turnovers with 14.3 per contest this year. Golden State is 1st in the NBA with 116.2 points per contest this season. They are 1st in the league in shooting at 51%, while their average scoring margin is 8.08. They shoot 40% from beyond the arc, which is good for 1st in the league. They are 12th in the NBA in rebounding with 44.1 boards per contest and 1st in assists per game with 30.5. The Warriors are 3rd in turnovers per contest with 15.9.

Advanced Statistics

The Thunder are 8th in the NBA in offensive rating with 110.3, and their defensive rating of 106.7 is ranked 24th. In terms of pace they are 21st in the league with 96.1 possessions per 48 minutes, and their effective field goal percentage of 51% is 19th. As a team they are 23rd in the NBA in true shooting percentage with 54% and they shoot 3-pointers on 34% of their shots, ranking 14th in the league. Oklahoma City is 24th in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 12.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 14.8 on the defensive end. Their defensive effective field goal percentage for the season currently is 52%, which is 15th in the league.

Advanced Statistics

Golden State is 2nd in the league in turnovers, as they turn the ball over an average of 14.4 times per 100 possessions while forcing 12.4 on defense. Their defensive eFG% for the year currently is 50%, which is 27th in the NBA. The Warriors are 2nd in the league in defensive rating with 107.4, and their offensive rating of 115.4 is ranked 20th. They are 2nd in the NBA in pace with 100.3 possessions per 48 minutes, and their eFG% of 58% is 1st. As a unit they are 1st in the league in true shooting percentage with 62% and they shoot 3-pointers on 35% of their shot attempts, ranking 12th in the NBA.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take Oklahoma City +9.5 and over 233 total points

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