Musicmatt1 20-23-1
OKC Thunder -2.5
Under 208 OKC Thunder - SA Spurs
NY Knicks +2.5
I think the Thunder get up for games like this. The Thunder look to avenge their season opener where Parker scored to win it for the Spurs at the buzzer. Easier to do, since Parker is not available for this matchup. I understand the Thunder have had quite a few games recently, but you are telling me this rematch was not circled on their calendar? When the Thunder matchup against the NBA's best, the Under has been a solid pick. A few trends that stuck out:
Thunder are 6-1 ATS in the third game of a
3-in-4 days situation.
Spurs are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 home games
vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 5-1 in Thunder last 6 games following
a ATS win.
Under is 4-1 in Spurs last 5 Monday games.
Under is 5-0 in Spurs last 5 home games vs. a
team with a winning road record.
Under is 9-1 in Spurs last 10 games playing on
2 days rest.
If Curry doesn't go for 54 in the Garden late February, that play would have gone Under the total, so I like that play as well. It is no secret that the Warriors have been struggling. I said it the other day, that the sportscasters reference their youth and the fact they may be gassed at this point in the season. I think Carmelo coming back tonight only helps the Knicks chances of winning. Do you think Melo is going to come back and prove that the Knicks are better without him? Highly doubtful.
Knicks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall.
Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games
overall.
Warriors are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.