Golden State at Oklahoma City Pick

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Oct 26

Our Golden State at Oklahoma City pick for Tuesday, October 26, 2021, offers the favorite Warriors at -9.0 (-110). Meanwhile, the underdog Thunder can be found at +9.5 (-115). The Golden State Warriors (3-0) are perfect on the season. In their last contest, which was played on Thursday, October 21 on the road, they beat the Sacramento Kings 119-107. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there’s the also perfect Oklahoma City Thunder (0-3). However, their perfect record is comprised of three losses and no wins. The Thunder also played last Thursday. At home, they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 115-103.

Warrior vs Thunder – Frontcourt

For the Warriors, power forward Draymond Green and small forward Andrew Wiggins are averaging 10.0 and 15.3 PPG respectively, while combining for 12.4 RPG. Center Kevin Looney has been solid, offering 7.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, and 1 BPG. Sixth man Andre Iguodala, who comes in at either forward spot and shooting guard, has been essential part of the offense and defense. Although listed day-to-day, in researching our Golden State at Oklahoma City pick, we found that he will likely play tonight.

For the Thunder, starting center Derrick Favors is out for tonight’s game. Favors, who’s being given some rest, has played sparingly thus far, putting in 16.3 MPG while scoring 4.0 PPG and taking down 6.3 RPG. Both Isaiah Roby (12.0 MPG, 5.5 PPG, 3.5 RPG) and Mike Muscala (14.0 MPG, 11.0 PPG, 2.0 RPG) are expected to see substantial minutes tonight at center. Muscala has connected on 71.4 percent of his threes. Power forward Darius Bazley offers 9.3 PPG whole small forward Josh Giddey has recorded 9.7 PPG. Bazley is grabbing 6.7 rebounds and making 1.0 blocks per contest. Giddey has been deadly from the arc, shooting 40 percent while averaging 4.7 APG, 6.7 RPG, and 1.7 SPG.

Frontcourt Edge - In front, Golden State is more potent and healthier than Oklahoma City. Fot Thunder, Muscala is a wildcard.

Backcourt - Golden State at Oklahoma City

Thus far this season, point guard Stephen Curry has been doing it all. Curry, who’s averaging 36.3 MPG, has been good for 31 points, nine rebounds, seven assists, and 2.3 steals per game. Shooting guard Jordan Poole is adding 17.0 PPG while making 1.7 SPG and 3.3 APG. Point guard Damion Lee, who’s averaging 27.0 MPG while offering 12.3 PPG and connecting on 40 percent of his shots from downtown, is a solid sub.

For the Thunder, point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is hitting over 43 percent of their field goals. However, his three-point mark of 15.8 percent is dismal. Gilgeous-Alexander is offering 20.0 PPG, 4.0 APG, and 4.7 RPG. Shooting guard Luguentz Dort is good for 9.0 PPG, 3.0 APG, 1.7 SPG, and 3.3 RPG. He’s completing under 18 percent of his three-point attempts. Tre Mann comes in occasionally to relieve, hitting over 41 percent of his attempts and scoring just over six points per game.

Backcourt Edge - Warriors have Curry, Poole, and Lee, a two-way trio.