Spurs vs. Thunder 2023 NBA Odds and Preview – November 14th

By Jeff Stinger • November 14, 2023

The San Antonio Spurs travel to the Paycom Center on Tuesday night to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder. The contest features two of the most anticipated players in the 2023-24 NBA season: Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. This is the first time both teams will share the floor since the start of the calendar. San Antonio must stop the bleeding and prevent losing six games in a row. Meanwhile, the Thunder looks solid ahead of their 111-99 win over the Suns. Let’s review the finer details of the upcoming Spurs vs. Thunder game below.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder 2023 In-Season Tournament Game Information

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— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) November 13, 2023

When: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TV: TNT
Radio: News Radio 1200 WOAI (Spurs) // WWLS-The Sports Animal 98.1 FM (Thunder)
Stream: NBA League Pass
NBA Odds: Spurs (+9) // Thunder (-9)

Why Bet on the San Antonio Spurs?

The Spurs are in a rut right now. Gregg Popovich and his squad dropped five games in a row. Miami handed the team their latest defeat, finishing the night five points ahead of the Western Conference side. San Antonio comes off a night where they shot 46.2% from the field and 43.2% from deep. The scoreline stayed close until Miami opened a gap in the final quarter. All five starters scored double digits, recording no less than 14 points.

San Antonio can keep up with proper offensive-minded teams despite the young lineup. The team averages 113.0 points (16th) per game on 47.3% shooting (13th). Their shooting statistics highlight 54.8% two-point shooting (13th) and 35.3% from downtown (19th). Of course, the Spurs system is known for quality ball rotation, and their assists figures rank within the top two right now. This team averages 29.9 total dimes per game.

Defense is where this squad falls short. They document underwhelming defensive figures after 10 games played. The Spurs allow 124.2 opponent points (30th) per game on 49.7% opponent shooting (30th).

Three key players are on the Spurs’ injury list. Tre Jones (hamstring), Keldon Johnson (knee), and Jeremy Sochan (groin) are all day-to-day until November 14, 2023.

Why Bet on the Oklahoma City Thunder?

The Oklahoma City Thunder features a promising young squad. The Western Conference franchise ranks fifth in the standings with six wins and four losses. Head coach Mark Daigneault and his crew scored a win over the 2023-24 NBA Championship contenders Phoenix Suns. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained 35 points that night, adding seven rebounds and four assists to his 37-minute performance. Jalen Williams was the second-best scorer of the game with 31 points.

The Thunder have more balanced numbers in comparison with the Spurs. Oklahoma City’s offense features 115.9 points (seventh) per game on a fourth-best 49.0% shooting percentage. This team showcases competent figures from deep at 37.5% paired with a 55.3% two-point shooting percentage. Furthermore, the Thunder is the best free-throw shooting team at 85.8%.

Defensively, the hosts limit opponents to 114.1 points (17th) per game on 44.4% shooting (third). They perform well on this end of the floor and limit competitors to 51.6% from close and mid-range while protecting the arc well to average a 34.0% opponent three-point percentage.

Spurs vs. Thunder Betting Trends

The Spurs are 2-2 in their last four road contests.
The totals have gone over in four of San Antonio’s last four road games.
San Antonio is 2-2 against the spread in their last four games on the road.
Oklahoma lost two of their last four games at Paycom Center.
The totals have gone over in three of the Thunder’s last five home appearances.
The Thunder are 3-1 against the spread in their last five home games.

Spurs vs. Thunder Expert Betting Prediction

The Spurs could face trouble keeping things in check if the three key players miss this one. Meanwhile, the Thunder steps inside the court in full force. San Antonio enters this clash in dire need of positive results. It’s been a week since they won their last game, and a victory can get the squad back on track. Oklahoma City holds the upper hand here. Momentum and road advantage are on their side. Covering the spread is viable for the Spurs, but they have to limit the deficit early on or at least control the lead until the final quarter. The Thunder remain game favorites here, but many are excited to see the Wemby versus Holmgren matchup.

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