NBA Playoffs Tuesday Preview & Free Pick- Oklahoma City at San Antonio Game 5 - Handicappers Hideaway

The Western Conference Semifinals showdown between the Oklahoma City
Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs continues this Tuesday night at the
AT&T Center with Game 5 of what has become a best-of-three affair. BetAnySports
has opened the Spurs as 6.5-point home favorites in the 8 p.m. (ET) tip
on TNT and the total for the game has been set at 199.5. The total has
held steady but the point spread has creeped up to to the Spurs -7.



The Thunder were able to ties this series at two games apiece with a
huge fourth quarter effort in Sunday’s 111-97 win in Game 4 at home as
slight two-point favorites. The total in that game went OVER 199. This
followed a tough four-point loss at home in Game 3 as 2.5-point
underdogs on BetAnySports’ closing betting line. The total stayed UNDER 200 in that contest, but it has gone OVER in five of their last seven games.



Kevin Durant led the charge in Sunday’s win and after outscoring the
Spurs on his own in the final quarter of that game he ended the day with
a game-high 41 points. Durant has been Oklahoma City’s leading scorer
both in the regular season (28.2 points) and through nine postseason
games with an average 26.8 points. Russell Westbrook has been a close
second with 24.2 points per game and the team as a whole is averaging
106.3 points in the playoffs.



San Antonio bounced back from a stunning 98-97 loss at home in Game 2 as
a 7.5-point favorite by covering on the road in Game 3. It is now 5-3
against the spread in eight postseason contests with the total staying
UNDER in five of those games. The Spurs’ loss at home in Game 2 was just
their second in 45 games at the AT&T Center this season. They come
into this contest with a profitable 26-19 record ATS on their home
court.



Tony Parker turned back the clock a bit in Sunday’s loss with a
team-high 22 points, but it has been the combination of LaMarcus
Aldridge and Kawhi Leonard that has done the most damage in the
postseason with each player averaging just over 22 points a game. This
was the first time the Spurs allowed more than 100 points in these
playoffs and they are averaging 103.8 points a game.



The back and forth nature of this series points in the direction of San
Antonio for Tuesday night and I would have to agree. Lay the 6.5 points
on BetAnySports’ current betting line and take the Spurs to cover at home.

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Spurs look to go up 2-0 on Thunder in their Western Conference Semi's match up - Handicappers Hideaway

The San Antonio Spurs will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder at AT&T
Center on Monday. The Spurs will be looking to go to 2-0 in the series,
while the Thunder look to keep from beintg shellacked again.



Oddsmakers currently have the Spurs listed as 8-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game's total is sitting at 202.



San Antonio won its last outing, a 124-92 result against the Thunder on
April 30. The Spurs covered in that game as a -6.5-point favorite, while
the 216 combined points took the game OVER the total.



The Thunder were a 124-92 loser in their most recent outing on the road
against the Spurs. They failed to cover the +6.5-point spread as
underdogs, while the total score (216) made winners of OVER bettors.



Oklahoma City:

Team record: 59-29 SU,39-46-3 ATS

Oklahoma City is 15-7 SU in its last 22 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Oklahoma City's last 5 games

Oklahoma City is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games on the road



San Antonio:

Team record: 72-15 SU,48-39 ATS

Current Streak: won 7 straight games.

San Antonio is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

San Antonio is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of San Antonio's last 8 games



Next up:

Oklahoma City home to San Antonio Friday, May 6

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Mavs Hope to stay close in Game 2 after that shellacking by the Thunder in opener of NBA Playoff Series - Handicappers Hideaway

The Dallas Mavericks and the Oklahoma City Thunder will battle on Monday
when they battle at Chesapeake Energy Arena. The Mavericks just hope
to keep the game close



Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 14-point favorites versus the Mavericks, while the game's total is sitting at 201.



In their last action, Oklahoma City was a 108-70 winner at home
against the Mavericks. They covered the -12-point spread as favorites,
while the combined score (178) was profitable news for UNDER bettors.



Dallas lost its last outing, a 108-70 result against the Thunder on
April 16. The Mavericks failed to cover in that game as a +12-point
underdog, while the 178 combined points took the game UNDER the total.



Dallas:

Team record: 42-41 SU,44-37-2 ATS

Dallas is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Dallas's last 10 games

Dallas is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games on the road







Oklahoma City:

Team record: 56-27 SU,37-43-3 ATS

Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

Oklahoma City is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

Oklahoma City is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home



Next up:

Dallas home to Oklahoma City Thursday, April 21

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BetAnySports’ NBA on TNT Tuesday Pick of the Day - Handicappers Hideaway

BetAnySports’ NBA on TNT Tuesday Pick of the Day







San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder







Current BAS’ Line: Spurs are 6-point favorites and the total is at 214 1/2.







The San Antonio Spurs will put their current seven-game winning streak
on the line this Tuesday night in a trip to Chesapeake Energy Arena to
square-off against the fading Oklahoma City Thunder in an 8 p.m. (ET)
tip on TNT. BetAnySports has opened the Spurs as three-point road
favorites and the NBA betting odds for the total have been set at 208.





San Antonio has been a solid bet during this run after covering in all
seven wins and, going back over its last 11 contests, it is 10-1 both
straight-up and against the spread. The Spurs are coming off one of
their most impressive wins during this run with Sunday’s 107-92 rout of
Golden State as 4.5-point favorites at home. The total stayed UNDER BetAnySports’ closing 211-point line in that game and it has now stayed UNDER in five of their last six outings.





Kawhi Leonard had the hot hand in Sunday’s win with a game-high 26
points and on the season he leads the Spurs with an average of 16.3
points per game. San Antonio continues to be one of the more prolific
scoring teams in the NBA with 102.9 PPG and it has boosted this average
to 107.9 points during this winning streak. Defensively, the Spurs are
ranked third in the league in points allowed (96.9).





The Thunder have just one win in their last six contests either SU or
ATS. Their losing streak reached three-games both ways with Sunday’s
115-112 loss to Houston as one-point underdogs at home. The total went
OVER BetAnySports’ closing 219-point line in that loss after it stayed
UNDER in three of their previous four games. The loss dropped Oklahoma
City’s lead over New Orleans to just a half-game for the eighth and
final playoff spot in the Western Conference.





You cannot blame Russell Westbrook for his team’s current state of
affairs. During this 1-5 slide, he has averaged 29.2 PPG including a
game-high 40 points in Sunday’s loss to Houston. Oklahoma City also
remains one of the NBA’s highest scoring teams in the NBA with an
average of 103.6 PPG, but it ranks in the bottom-third of the league in
points allowed (101.4).





The Thunder are in desperate need of a win, but they are not going to
get one this Tuesday night against probably the hottest team in the NBA
right now both on the court and at the betting window. Stick with the
hot hand in this one with a play on the Spurs.





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NBA Odds: MVP-Worthy Westbrook Gives Thunder a Fighting Chance - Handicappers Hideaway

NBA Odds: MVP-Worthy Westbrook Gives Thunder a Fighting Chance



The Oklahoma City Thunder has hovered around the Western Conference
playoff bubble for the majority of the 2014-2015 season, making them
compelling NBA betting options for those considering underdogs. Their
recent play, with Kevin Durant on the sideline, suggests that the club
is as risky as intriguing.



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Between guard Russell Westbrook’s wild scoring tear, the triple-double
streak and his general 27.6, 7.2 and 8.6 averages, he has proven to be a
very deserving MVP candidate. While Westbrook’s play has been
downright historic since the All-Star Break, the Thunder has struggled
to hang onto the eight and final berth in the West. The Thunder is
42-32 straight up and 37-35-2 against the spread.



With an upcoming schedule that includes matches with Dallas, Memphis,
Houston and San Antonio this week alone, their final two weeks of the
regular season will be a challenge.



With Durant out for the year, his teammates have their work cut out for
them. While his absence has helped push Westbrook to the next level of
stardom, there’s no guarantee that the guard’s transformation will help
improve their odds of winning the NBA Championship.



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The Playoff Hopeful Celtics Travel to Play the OKC Thunder - Handicappers Hideaway

The Boston Celtics and the OKC Thunder will both be gunning for a
victory on Wednesday when they meet at Chesapeake Energy Arena.





Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 6½-point favorites
versus the Celtics, while the game’s total is sitting at 212.





In their last action, Oklahoma City was a 119-115 loser on the road
against the Mavericks. They covered the +6-point spread as underdogs,
while the combined score (234) was profitable news for OVER bettors.





Last time out for Boston, they were a 108-89 winner as they battled
the 76ers at home. The Celtics covered in the match as a -8.5-point
favorite, while 197 combined points moved the game OVER for totals
bettors.





Boston:

Team record: 30-36 SU,39-27 ATS

Current Streak: won 5 straight games.

Boston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Boston’s last 5 games

Boston is 14-6 ATS in its last 20 games on the road



Oklahoma City:

Team record: 37-30 SU,33-32-2 ATS

Oklahoma City is 12-5 ATS in its last 17 games

Oklahoma City is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games

The total has gone OVER in 8 of Oklahoma City’s last 10 games

Oklahoma City is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games at home





Next up:

Boston at San Antonio Friday, March 20

Oklahoma City home to Atlanta Friday, March 20





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The OKC Thunder are 6-point Home Favorites Over the Raptors on Sunday Evening - Handicappers Hideaway

The Toronto Raptors and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be
gunning for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Chesapeake Energy
Arena.


Oddsmakers currently have the OKC Thunder listed as 6-point favorites
versus the Raptors, while the game’s total is sitting at 213.


Last time out for Oklahoma City, they were a 108-105 loser as they
battled the Bulls on the road. The Thunder failed to cover in the match
as a -1.5-point favorite, while 213 combined points moved the game OVER
for totals bettors.


The Raptors were a 103-94 loser in their most recent outing on the
road against the Hornets. They failed to cover the +1.5-point spread as
underdogs, while the total score (197) made winners of OVER bettors.


Toronto:

Team record: 38-24 SU,28-33-1 ATS

Toronto is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games

Toronto is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games

Toronto is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road


Oklahoma City:

Team record: 34-28 SU,30-30-2 ATS

Oklahoma City is 9-3 ATS in its last 12 games

Oklahoma City is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games

The total has gone OVER in 5 of Oklahoma City’s last 5 games

Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home


Next up:

Toronto at San Antonio Tuesday, March 10

Oklahoma City home to LA Clippers Wednesday, March 11


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NBA Odds: Healthy Thunder Jolt Betting Community

Ever since the superstar duo of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant
made their way back to the court, the Oklahoma City Thunder has been
steadily rising up the ranks. Westbook marked his eight consecutive
match with at least 20 points, five rebounds and five assists since
returning from his injury. The Thunder faces the Sacramento Kings at
10:35 PM ET tonight and the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.


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It’s no secret that the Thunder is capable of competing for a title;
they’ve been doing so for the past half decade. What sets them apart
this year is their ability to lumber through November with one of the
most short-staffed rosters we’ve seen in some time.


As a result of their early injury woes (Westbrook with a broken hand
and Durant with a foot injury), the Thunder started the 2014-2015
campaign in a big 3-12 hole. Now that Durant and Westbrook are back, the
franchise is rolling. After winning six straight games, the Thunder has
become a terror for opponents.


The franchise has climbed up to eight place in the Western
Conference. However in the sportsbook, only four teams are ahead of
Oklahoma City for winning the championship.This season could be their
greatest yet.


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The Thunder Look To Snap the Cavs Streak at 8 With Lebron a Game-time Decision

The fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena will be treated to a game between
the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder when they take
their seats on Thursday.


Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 3-point favorites
versus the Cavaliers, while the game’s total is sitting at 204.


In their last action, Oklahoma City was a 114-101 winner at home
against the Bucks. They covered the -10-point spread as favorites, while
the combined score (215) was profitable news for OVER bettors.


Cleveland was a 105-101 winner in its last match at home against the
Raptors. They failed to cover the -6-point spread as favorites, while
the total score of 206 sent OVER bettors to the payout window.


Cleveland:

Team record: 13-7 SU,9-11 ATS

Current Streak: won 8 straight games.

Cleveland is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cleveland’s last 6 games

The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Cleveland’s last 12 games

Cleveland is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games on the road


Oklahoma City:

Team record: 8-13 SU,10-10-1 ATS

Current Streak: won 3 straight games.

Oklahoma City is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

Oklahoma City is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games

The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Oklahoma City’s last 8 games

Oklahoma City is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games at home


Next up:

Cleveland at New Orleans Friday, December 12

Oklahoma City at Minnesota Friday, December 12



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The Impact of Kevin Durant’s Injury Heading into 2014-2015

There are few things that can shake NBA odds like an injury to a
world class player. Basketball fans saw exactly that over the weekend as
it was announced that Kevin Durant would miss as many as 10 weeks
recovering from a fracture in his foot. Don’t be surprised if Oklahoma
City supporters are suddenly less optimistic.



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Durant was last year’s MVP, and without him, the Thunder will lose an
imposing two-way threat that averaged 32.0 PPG, 7.4 RPG and 5.5 APG.
Suffice it to say, oddsmakers are taking precaution to ensure the
franchise is valued accurately heading into the season. They are
currently 7/1 to win the championship.



On one hand, Durant’s injury makes the Thunder far less appealing on the
NBA futures market. On the other hand, the superstar could be back in
the line up as soon as early December, bringing great value to anyone
who took the longer odds.



One thing to pay attention to during Durant’s time on the mend is how
his teammates step up. Russell Westbrook made a case for himself as one
of the league’s best No. 2 options, but that doesn’t always translate
into success in the No. 1 spot.



It’s hard to say for sure what to make of the Oklahoma City Thunder as a
basketball betting option. Perhaps we’ll find out what they’re truly
made of with Durant on the sidelines.



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BetAnySports’ NBA Playoffs Pick of the Week: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 4- Tuesday, May 27

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 4- Tuesday, May 27


BetAnySports’ Current Line: Thunder -2 1/2 and the Total is 207


The San Antonio Spurs will look to bounce back from a bad loss in
their best-of-seven NBA Western Conference Finals matchup against the
Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 this Tuesday night at Chesapeake Energy
Arena. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. (ET) and the game will be available on
TNT.


The Spurs looked unstoppable in the first two games of this series
with a pair of victories by a combined 52 points, but after trailing by
as many as 20 points in the closing minutes of Game 3, they came back
down to earth in a 106-97 loss as 2.5-point road underdogs on
BetAnySports’ closing NBA betting odds. They are now 7-2 straight-up in
their last nine games with a 6-3 record against the spread. The total
stayed UNDER the 208-point closing line in Game 3 and it has now stayed
UNDER in four of their last five games.


Tony Parker has been San Antonio’s leading scorer throughout these
playoffs with 19.1 points per game, but he only registered nine points
on Sunday night after going just 4-for-13 from the field. The team as a
whole has been hitting 50 percent of its shots from the field in the
postseason, but this number dropped to 39.6 percent in Sunday’s loss.
Manu Ginobili led the team in scoring in that losing effort with 23
points off the bench and Tim Duncan added 16 points and eight rebounds.


The Thunder are now 7-3 SU in their last 10 playoff games with a 6-4
record ATS. The total has stayed UNDER in six of their last eight games.
This was just the second time in their last 10 outings that they scored
more than 100 points and it was just the second time in that same
stretch that they held their opponent below the 100-point mark.


The biggest difference for Oklahoma City between the first two games
of this series and Sunday’s win was the unexpected return of Serge Ibaka
to the starting lineup. He was not supposed to play this entire series
with a serious calf injury, but that did not stop him from putting up 15
points to help pace the win. His biggest effect was on the other end of
the court on defense. The Thunder completely controlled the boards with
52 rebounds verse the Spurs’ 36. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook
combined for 51 points in Sunday’s win.


Home court should continue to have a heavy influence on this series
starting with another SU win by the slightly favored Thunder on Tuesday
night that covers BetAnySports current 2.5-point betting line for this game.

BetAnySports’ NBA Playoffs Pick of the Week: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 4- Tuesday, May 27

NBA Odds: Spurs Eye Redemption, Second Consecutive West Crown

Still reeling from their tragic collapse down the stretch in Game 6
of last year’s NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs are hell-bent on
getting back and righting their wrongs. On Wednesday, Tim Duncan and
company will look to take a two-game lead over Kevin Durant and the
Oklahoma City Thunder.


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With their slight lead in the Western Conference Finals and their 5/4
odds of winning the NBA championship, the Spurs are league favorites in
the sportsbook. The veteran club’s display of poise in Game 1, coupled
with Miami’s unexpected loss to Indiana in Game 1 of the Eastern
Conference Finals, have fans and critics reconsidering the San Antonio
team whose window many thought had closed for good this time.


Trailing in the series, OKC has 13/2 odds on the NBA Futures, not bad
for a perennial contender with the league?s MVP on roster. Can Kevin
Durant and Russell Westbrook find a way to keep the Thunder in the
series and return to the Finals? Let’s not forget that it was Oklahoma
City who fell to Miami in the Finals in 2012 before San Antonio fell in
2013.


Get an idea of what to expect in the West – and whether or not either
of these squads could beat the Heat when push comes to shove – at Game 2
this Wednesday.


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BetAnySports’ NBA Playoffs Pick of the Week

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder- Tuesday, May 13


BetAnySports’ Line: OKC Thunder -5 1/2 and the Total is 212 1/2


The Western Conference Semifinals matchup between the Los Angeles
Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder shifts back to Chesapeake Energy
Arena this Tuesday night for Game 5; with the best-of-seven series tied
at two games apiece. Tip-off for this crucial showdown is set for 9:30
p.m. (ET) and the game will be broadcast nationally on TNT.


Los Angeles grabbed the early 1-0 edge in this series with a stunning 122-105 victory in Game 1 as a 5.5-point road underdog on BetAnySports’ closing NBA betting line.
After falling 112-101 in Game 2 as five-point road underdogs, the
Clippers gave the home court advantage right back to Oklahoma City in a
118-112 loss as 4.5-point favorites at home in Game 3. Determined to tie
thing right back up, they bared down in a hard-fought 101-99 win this
past Sunday night as five-point home favorites. The total stayed UNDER
the 213.5-point closing line after it went OVER in two of the first
three games of this series.


The big question mark for the Clippers on Tuesday night will be their
ability to return to the form they showed in their first road game of
this series. Chris Paul exploded for a game-high 32 points while
shooting 12-of-14 from the field and 8-of-9 from 3-point range. In this
past Sunday’s win it was Darren Collison’s turn to dial-up his game with
eight of his 18 points coming in a fourth-quarter rally. Paul ended-up
with 23 points and Blake Griffin led the way with a team-high 25 points.


The Thunder came into this series fresh-off an unexpected seven-game
test against Memphis in which they had to overcome a 3-2 deficit with
back-to-back victories both straight-up and against the spread. They
took the 2-1 edge this time around with the victory in Game 3 as
4.5-point underdogs on the road. Oklahoma City is now 6-4-1 ATS in 11
playoff games and the total has gone OVER in seven of the contests.


It has been the Kevin Durant show for most of this series with
Russell Westbrook also lending a pretty big hand. Durant put up 40
points in Sunday’s loss, following a game-high 36 points in Game 3 and
32 points in the second game against Los Angeles. The league’s newest
MVP is averaging 31.1 points per game while shooting 46.3 percent from
the field in this year’s playoffs. Westbrook is the team?s second
leading scorer with 26.3 PPG.


BetAnySports
has opened the Thunder as 5.5-point home favorites for Tuesday night
with the total set at 212.5. While Oklahoma City should be able to
grind-out the SU win at home, take the Clippers to cover with the points
in another tight one.

BetAnySports’ NBA Playoffs Pick of the Week

NBA Odds: Clippers Gather Steam, Emerge as Western Conference Force

The Los Angeles Clippers survived a dramatic first round series with
the Golden State Warriors last weekend and now hold a one-game lead over
the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semis. Is the
betting world finally ready to start taking L.A.’s NBA odds seriously?


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While their first series went down to the wire, Chris Paul and
company looked every bit the force that remained within contention for
the top seed in the conference up until the final week of the regular
season when they tipped off against OKC. The Clippers now have 5/1 odds
of winning the NBA championship.


Can the squad keep the momentum rolling on into Game 2 of their
best-of-seven with Kevin Durant and the Thunder? Oklahoma City, don’t
forget, has been an NBA futures favorite for the better part of the past
three seasons. Trailing to the Clips, they now have 7/1 odds of winning
the title.


Expect big things out of the series as the winner will likely have a
significant shot of representing the West in the NBA Finals. Once there,
anything can happen.


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BetAnySports’ NBA Playoffs Pick of the Week

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Oklahoma City Thunder — Tuesday, April 29


BetAnySports’ Betting Line: Thunder -7 and the Total is 186




Everyone knew that No. 7 Memphis was going to be a tough out in its
opening round best-of-seven series against No. 2 Oklahoma City and that
is exactly the case heading into Tuesday night’s Game 5. The Grizzlies
actually had a chance to take a commanding lead in this series, but
things got evened up at two games apiece in Saturday’s thrilling 92-89
overtime loss in a game that ended as a PUSH on BetAnySports’ closing line.


Memphis is 2-1-1 against the spread in this series and the total has
been evenly split 2-2. BetAnySports has listed the Grizzlies as
six-point road underdogs for this matchup with the total set at 186.5.
What they need to avoid is a huge swing in momentum after coming up
short in Game 4, but you have to believe that this team will be ready to
go for Tuesday’s 9 p.m. (ET) tip. They quickly bounced back from a
lopsided 100-86 loss in Game 1 as 7.5-point road underdogs with overtime
victories in the next two games.


Oklahoma City may have gotten caught looking past this series in its
quest for a NBA title, but you have to believe that Memphis has its full
attention in what boils down to a best-of-three affair. The biggest
difference in Saturday’s overtime win than the first three games of this
series was the added effort from the Thunders’ bench to get that win.
It had been the Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook show until Reggie
Jackson pumped-in 32 points in Game 4 to pace the much needed victory.


Durant has led the way in this series with 28.5 points per game and
Westbrook is a close second with 24.2 points, but these two combined for
just 30 points this past Saturday night. The Thunder are going to need
some additional support to regain the edge in this series with Durant
shooting 39.6 percent from the field and Westbrook hitting just 35.1
percent of his shots from the floor. These two have really struggled
from 3-point range and the team as a whole is shooting just 25.5 percent
from beyond the arc.


It is hard to see Oklahoma City losing this game on its home court,
but given the nature of this series with the last three games ending-up
tied at the end of regulation, I will gladly take Memphis and the six
points on BetAnySports’ betting odds for this matchup.

BetAnySports’ NBA Playoffs Pick of the Week

NBA Playoff Preview: Memphis Grizzlies (0-1) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (1-0)

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder will both be trying
to pick up a win on Monday when they battle at Chesapeake Energy Arena.




Oddsmakers currently have the Thunder listed as 7½-point favorites
versus the Grizzlies, while the game’s total is sitting at 191.




Memphis lost its last outing, a 100-86 result against the Thunder on
April 19. The Grizzlies failed to cover in that game as a 7.5-point
underdog, while

the 186 combined points took the game UNDER the total.




Memphis:



Team record: 50-32 SU, 35-44-3 ATS






is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games



The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 6 games on the road



The total has gone OVER in 14 of last 20 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City



The total has gone UNDER in 4 of last 6 games when playing on the road against Oklahoma City






When playing on Monday are 7-3



Before playing Oklahoma City are 9-1



After playing Oklahoma City are 6-4



After a loss are 9-1






Oklahoma City:



Team record: 59-23 SU, 43-37-2 ATS






is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home



is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Memphis



is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games



is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Memphis






When playing on Monday are 9-1



Before playing are 5-5



After playing are 5-5



After a win are 7-3






Next up:





Memphis home to Oklahoma City, Thursday, April 24





Oklahoma City at Memphis, Thursday, April 24



 

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NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder (58-21) vs. Indiana Pacers (54-26)

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers will both be gunning
for a victory on Sunday when they meet at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.


Oddsmakers currently have the Pacers listed as 3-point favorites
versus the Thunder, while the game’s total has not yet been posted.


Oklahoma City won its last outing, a 116-94 result against the
Pelicans on April 11. The Thunder covered in that game as a 16-point
favorite, while the 210 combined points took the game OVER the total.


Last time out for Indiana, they were a 98-86 loser as they battled
the Heat on the road. The Pacers failed to cover in the match as a
5.5-point underdog, while 184 combined points moved the game OVER for
totals bettors.


Oklahoma City:

Team record: 58-21 SU, 43-34-2 ATS

Current streak: won 3 straight games.


The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 10 games when playing on the road against Indiana

The total has gone OVER in 17 of last 20 games when playing Indiana

is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Indiana

is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games


When playing on Sunday are 6-4

Before playing New Orleans are 7-3

After playing New Orleans are 9-1

After a win are 7-3


Indiana:

Team record: 54-26 SU, 36-43-1 ATS


The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games

The total has gone OVER in 9 of last 10 games when playing at home against Oklahoma City

The total has gone OVER in 17 of last 20 games when playing Oklahoma City

is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home


When playing on Sunday are 6-4

Before playing Orlando are 7-3

After playing Miami are 6-4

After a loss are 5-5


Next up:

Oklahoma City at New Orleans, Monday, April 14

Indiana at Orlando, Wednesday, April 16


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NBA Preview: Oklahoma City Thunder (55-19) vs. Houston Rockets (49-25)

The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets will both be trying
to pick up a win on Friday when they battle at Toyota Center.


Oddsmakers currently have the Rockets listed as 2-point favorites versus the Thunder, while the game’s total is sitting at 213.


Last time out for Oklahoma City, they were a 106-94 winner as they
battled the Spurs at home. The Thunder covered in the match as a 4-point
favorite, while 200 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals
bettors.


The Rockets were a 107-103 loser in their most recent outing on the
road against the Raptors. They failed to cover the 2-point spread as
underdogs, while the total score (210) made winners of OVER bettors.


Oklahoma City:

Team record: 55-19 SU, 40-32-2 ATS

Current streak: won 3 straight games.


The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Houston

is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games

is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Houston

is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games on the road


When playing on Friday are 7-3

Before playing Phoenix are 8-2

After playing San Antonio are 9-1

After a win are 7-3


Houston:

Team record: 49-25 SU, 37-34-3 ATS

Current streak: lost 3 straight games.


The total has gone OVER in 5 of last 5 games at home

The total has gone UNDER in 5 of last 5 games when playing Oklahoma City

is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home

The total has gone OVER in 8 of last 10 games


When playing on Friday are 3-7

Before playing Denver are 4-6

After playing Toronto are 3-7

After a loss are 5-5


Next up:

Oklahoma City at Phoenix, Sunday, April 6

Houston home to Denver, Sunday, April 6


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