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The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Los Angeles Lakers. Oklahoma City is 10-1 overall and 4-0 at home this season. This is the second game of a back-to-back for OKC. Los Angeles is 8-3 overall and 5-1 on the road. The Lakers took care of business against Charlotte, 121-111, on the road last time out. Luka Doncic continues to lead the Lakers with 37.1 points per game and is shooting 49.1% from the field. The Lakers have won four of their last five, putting up 118.1 points while allowing 116.5. OKC is on a two-game winning streak and nine of its last ten. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC with 33.2 points per game on 52.1% shooting from the field and a league-best 90.4% at the line. They are putting up 122.4 points a game and allowing 108.8 points. Even with their injuries, they have been getting consistent production from their bench. The Thunder have an advantage on the glass, which will allow them to get into transition and get easy points against an LA Lakers defense that is not one of the best. Despite being on the second leg of a back-to-back, OKC is at home, and they will be able to outrun LA to a win and cover.
Play on OKC. This is a 3% play.
The Golden State Warriors visit the San Antonio Spurs. Golden State is 6–5 overall and 1–5 on the road, while San Antonio is 8–2 and 5–0 at home. This is the second game of a back-to-back for the Warriors. Golden State is 3-3 over their last six, but they have been dreadful when on the road. The Warriors are putting up 115.9 points a game on 46% shooting, but on the road, that drops to 114 points a game. Defensively, on the road, they are giving up over 116 points a game. Stephen Curry leads the offense, with 26.8 points per game, and Jimmy Butler III adds 18.9. San Antonio has won their first five games at home on their way to an 8-2 overall record. The Spurs are putting up 120 points per game and are allowing 112 points at home. Overall, the Spurs are putting up 119.1 points per game while shooting 49.7% from the field and 36.3% from three-point range. Victor Wembanyama leads the team with 24.3 points and 12.9 rebounds. Stephon Castle adds 18.4 points and 7.3 assists. San Antonio has a rebounding and defensive advantage. Golden State has been dismal on the road, and this is their second game in as many nights on the road.
Play on San Antonio. This is a 3% play.
The Denver Nuggets go on the road to take on the Los Angeles Clippers. Denver is 7-2 overall and has won four in a row. The Los Angeles Clippers have been heading in the opposite direction, posting three wins and seven losses, including five in a row. Denver is putting up 124.2 points per game on 50.7% shooting from the field. Defensively, Denver is giving up 111 points per game this season. Nikola Jokic is putting up 25.2 points, 13 rebounds, and 11.9 assists per game. Jamal Murray adds 22.8 points. On the Clippers’ side, they are putting up 109.7 points a game on 48.3% shooting. On the defensive end, they are giving up 114 points per game. Kawhi Leonard leads the offense with 24.3 points, but has played just six games. James Harden adds 22 points and 9.1 assists. Denver is the better team on both ends of the court. This Clippers team is heading in the wrong direction fast. Take the Nuggets to help pile on the Clippers' misery.
Play on Denver. This is a 3% play
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