Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors 4/4/2023 Best Picks, Predictions and Odds
The much-awaited NBA action returns this Sunday night, April 4th, 2023, at 8 PM, as the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to San Francisco, CA to take on the Golden State Warriors in the Chase Center. Oklahoma City has a record of 38-42 and 17-24 on the road and will look to end their season positively. The team is averaging an impressive 116 points, 41.6 rebounds, and 26 assists offensively while allowing their opponents to score with an average of 14 turnovers and 8.1 steals defensively. Shai Gilegeoues-Alexander, averaging 31.8 points, 5 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, will be a key player to watch out for the Thunder, alongside Josh Giddey, who is averaging 7.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been in a rut as they’ve lost five of their last seven games overall; the team will be looking to come out stronger after getting beaten by the Suns in a 128-118 loss on Sunday. SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 39 points and five assists, Josh Giddey added 16 points with nine rebounds and eight assists. SF Luguentz Dort chipped in 14 points. The Thunder shot just 40 percent from the field and 11 of 32 from the 3-point line which was never going to be enough to get them back into the contest after getting outscored by 42-28 in the second quarter.
- Oklahoma City is 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 meetings with the Warriors.
- Oklahoma City Thunder is 1-8 SU in their last 9 games against Golden State.
- The Thunder is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games on the road.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors 4/4/2023 Best Picks, Predictions and Odds
On the other side of the court, the Golden State Warriors are 41-38, with an impressive 32-8 record at home, and are currently in 4th place in the Pacific Division. The Warriors’ offensive prowess is highlighted by their averages of 117 points, 42 rebounds, and 29 assists per game. However, the team is allowing their opponents to score an average of 117 points while averaging 14.45 turnovers and 8.5 steals defensively. Klay Thompson, averaging 21.4 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists per game, will be a key player to watch out for the Warriors alongside Kevon Looney, who is averaging 10 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2 assists per game.
The Golden State Warriors have been in great form as they’ve won five of their last seven contests overall, but they will be itching to get back on the court after coming up just short to the Nuggets in a 112-110 road loss on Sunday. SG Klay Thompson led the team with 25 points, PG Stephen Curry added 21 points, while SG Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 18 points, 13 rebounds, and four assists. The Warriors shot just 40 percent from the field and nine of 42 from the 3-point line as they wasted an early 15-point lead, before they rallied back from a 12-point deficit, only to come up painfully short in the end.
- The total stayed UNDER in 14 of Golden State’s last 20 games over Oklahoma City.
- The Golden State Warriors are 11-1 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- The Dubs are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games at home against Oklahoma City.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors. The NBA pick for this game is the Golden State Warriors. This battle will be a high-scoring game. The Warriors and the Thunder allow 5 points over the league average and these teams will run it up against one another. The best bet is the over at 243. Finals score prediction: the Golden State Warriors win the Oklahoma Thunder covers the spread and the total goes over 123-121.
NBA Starting Time: 10:00 PM ET
Location: Chase Center in San Francisco, CA
Date: Tuesday, April 4, 2023
TV: NSBA
NBA Odds: Golden State Warriors -8.5
NBA Totals: 243.5
