Published Dec 1, 6:17pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 1, 6:17pm ET
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One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the Golden State Warriors hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder. Who has the edge in our Warriors vs Thunder pick?
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| Golden State Warrioirs | +11.5 (-110) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | -11.5 (-110) |
After a 127-123 loss to the Trail Blazers, Golden State has won two of its last three games, including a 104-96 victory against the New Orleans Pelicans.
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The Warriors clung to a one-point lead entering the fourth quarter. Thanks to a 31-24 scoring advantage over the last 12 minutes, Golden State notched their 11th win of the season despite the absence of Stephen Curry (quadriceps muscle).
Golden State's defense was the major takeaway in this contest. The team held New Orleans to 37 percent shooting overall (32-for-86) and 23 percent from beyond the arc.
The Thunder have looked unstoppable during their 12-game win streak. Their latest triumph includes a 123-115 victory over the Trail Blazers, the only team that has beaten them this season.
Portland proved to be a worthy opponent, leading by two points entering the fourth quarter. And after OKC took a nine-point lead in the final frame, the Trail Blazers to get within two points (107-105) with 2:58 left to play.
However, the Thunder used a 16-10 burst to close out the game en route to their 20th win of the season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the offense with 26 points, five assists and four rebounds. Chet Holmgren added 19 points and collected nine rebounds.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
The defending champs are 6-0 in their last six road contests and 5-2 in their previous seven matchups against Golden State. Based on these trends, going with OKC is the safe play here.
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Oklahoma City Thunder
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