Published Nov 18, 7:01pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Nov 18, 7:01pm ET
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Updated Nov 18, 7:01pm ET
One of the games on Wednesday's NBA slate features the OKC Thunder hosting the Sacramento Kings. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Kings pick?
After suffering a two-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, OKC has responded with victories in each of its last six outings, including a 126-109 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Thunder raced out to an early 49-24 lead after the opening quarter. And although New Orleans outscored the defending champs by a combined 61-41 in the second and fourth quarters, the outcome was never in doubt.
OKC produced a balanced attack in which six players reached double figures, including four starters. Chet Holmgren scored a team-high 26 points and collected nine rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points, eight assists, and three steals while attempting just nine shots.
After defeating the Golden State Warriors earlier this month, the Kings enter this Western Conference tilt amid a six-game losing streak. Their latest setback was a 123-110 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night.
Sacramento fell behind by 12 points after the first quarter, and failed to make a significant dent in the lead the rest of the way despite Victory Wembanyama sitting this one out with a calf injury.
DeMar DeRozan paced the offense with 27 points and four assists on an efficient 12-for-15 effort from the field. Dennis Schroder contributed 22 points, six rebounds, and five assists off the bench.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
OKC has taken seven of the last 10 meetings in this series. Furthermore, Sacramento is 1-6 in its previous seven road contests. With that in mind, OKC is the overwhelming favorite here.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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