Published Jan 12, 7:30am ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jan 12, 7:30am ET
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Updated Jan 12, 7:30am ET
One of the games on Tuesday's NBA slate features the OKC Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs. Who has the edge in our Thunder vs Spurs pick?
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| OKC Thunder | -178 |
| San Antonio Spurs | +170 |
Oklahoma City has won each of its last three games. This stretch includes a 124-112 win against the Miami Heat on Sunday.
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The Thunder trailed by five points at the break. However, a 15-0 run in the third quarter gave OKC a 13-point lead, enabling the team to coast to a double-digit win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points, handed out eight assists, and collected five rebounds. Jalen William finished with 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Spurs' two-game win streak ended with a 104-103 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
San Antonio controlled this game through the first three quarters, leading by 14 points entering the final frame. Unfortunately, Minnesota responded with a 33-18 surge in the fourth, capped off by the game-winning jumper from Anthony Edwards.
Victor Wembanyama was one of six players in double figures for the Spurs. He led the way with 29 points and seven rebounds. Keldon Johnson contributed 15 points off the bench, connecting on five of his eight shot attempts.
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of this contest.
OKC has dropped four of the previous five meetings in this series, and San Antonio is 6-3 in its last nine outings against Northwest Division opponents. Given these trends, the edge goes to the road team.
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San Antonio Spurs
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