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Barring catastrophe, this year has already been a great success for the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16). They are well ahead of their expected timetable and are contending for the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference. An early postseason elimination would obviously sting, but this young group is going to gain vital experience one way […]

We’re set to cap off our NBA betting predictions and picks for Sunday’s slate as we take a look at this Western Conference matchup between two top contending teams. The Sacramento Kings (30-21) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-16*) as the two teams continue their season rivalry. Check out our NBA odds series for our Kings-Thunder […]

On Thursday, shortly before the NBA trade deadline, the Oklahoma City Thunder threw their hat into the league’s biggest soap opera by trading for Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward in exchange for a package of players centered around Tre Mann. Hayward figures to provide some much-needed wing depth and a veteran presence to a Thunder […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off one of the biggest moves at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. They sent Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, Davis Bertans, and two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Gordon Hayward. Hayward may be plagued with injuries over the last half-decade, but there is no questioning that the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will travel to Texas to face the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Thunder-Mavericks prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Thunder lost 124-117 to the Utah Jazz in their last game on Tuesday in Salt Lake […]

Many are saying that this year’s NBA trade deadline was a disappointment due to the fact that many teams made salary dump moves involving players who were waived upon completion of said trades. This was relevant in the case of players such as Furkan Korkmaz, Marcus Morris Sr., Thaddeus Young, and others. However, there was […]

A couple of days before February 8th, the Oklahoma City Thunder were reportedly expected to “hold off” on making moves at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. But lo and behold, the Thunder decided to acquire veteran forward Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets to help bolster their playoff run this season. In exchange, Oklahoma City […]

The Charlotte Hornets continue to chisel away at their crop of veteran players. After moving Terry Rozier, Charlotte traded Gordon Hayward to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, and Davis Bertans, as well as draft compensation. Hayward is averaging 14.5 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.6 assists, though he continues to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are reportedly set to acquire veteran Gordon Hayward from the Charlotte Hornets, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charlotte will receive Tre Mann, Davis Bertans, Vasilije Micic, and draft compensation from Oklahoma City in this deal, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Thunder hold a 35-16 record and are currently leading […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are perhaps the biggest surprise of the 2023-24 NBA season so far. Not a lot of people expected the Thunder to be among the top teams in the Western Conference this deep into the campaign. Oklahoma City seems pleased with where it stands at this juncture of the season. That’s why […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been arguably the biggest surprise of the 2023-2024 NBA season. The young Thunder team is tied for the top spot in the Western Conference with the Minnesota Timberwolves, both with identical 35-15 records entering Tuesday night’s action against the Utah Jazz. Ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, all signs point […]

In the heart of Salt Lake City, a pivotal matchup just a handful before the NBA All-Star Break will take place as the Oklahoma City Thunder clash with the Utah Jazz. Join us for our NBA odds series where our Thunder-Jazz prediction and pick will be revealed. Heading into play tied for first atop the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to one of the best starts in franchise history. With a 35-15 record, Minnesota is 20 games above .500 for the first time in a long. With the Timberwolves roaring early this season, everyone wants to know what moves they have up their sleeves at the NBA trade deadline. However, […]

What will the Los Angeles Lakers do ahead of the NBA trade deadline? Should the Golden State Warriors feel a sense of urgency to make a big move? Are there any All-Star-quality players left on the trade market that could influence the playoff picture as it is? These are all very valid questions many around […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are young and exciting. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, Oklahoma City is on pace to make a return to the NBA playoffs this season for the first time since 2020. Gilgeous-Alexander is not just the only Thunder performing at a high level for OKC in the 2023-24 NBA season. Another […]

Not a lot of NBA pundits saw the Oklahoma City Thunder possibly finishing as the one seed in the Western Conference. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams have been an exceptional trio this season, driving the young Thunder toward championship contention. Their challenge now is maintaining that success over the second half of the […]

We’re back to bring you another prediction and pick for our NBA betting slate as we turn our coverage towards this next cross-conference matchup. The Toronto Raptors (17-31) will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder (34-15) as both teams try to finish strong ahead of the All-Star break. Check out our NBA odds series for our Raptors-Thunder prediction and […]

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching. Only two weeks are left for teams to add or subtract to their roster before the offseason to either make a playoff push or wave the white flag. The Utah Jazz are in a position to choose one or the other. It may seem like they’re going with […]

The Charlotte Hornets have now lost five games in a row and are looking to right the ship when they head to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder in this Friday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Hornets-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let […]

The Denver Nuggets kept it close but were no match for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. A large factor for the loss may have been Nikola Jokic’s absence. This prompted Michael Malone to use Aaron Gordon as the team’s starting center. Everyone started contributing right from the start but they eventually lost their […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been through an exhausting month of January. They played 17 games, 11 of which came away from home, and to top it all off, they went through five back-to-backs. And yet here the Thunder stand tall. After their 105-100 win over the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night thanks […]

Update: Both Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren have been upgraded to available for the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder are looking to avoid a third straight loss as they host the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. However, there is a possibility the Thunder could be […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played his way into the MVP conversation this season. Chet Holmgren is in the Rookie of the Year discussion. Together, they have helped turn the Oklahoma City Thunder into a dark-horse championship contender. Perhaps it’s a little unfair to call the Thunder a “dark horse” at this point, especially since they own […]

The Denver Nuggets are coming off of back-to-back wins and wins in five out of their last six games when they head out on the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in this Wednesday night showdown. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Nuggets-Thunder prediction and pick. […]

In a battle of two Western Conference heavyweights, the Minnesota Timberwolves took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. With both teams boasting 32-14 records, the winner of this fierce contest would gain sole possession of the one-seed in the Western Conference as February approaches. The two sides battled back and forth through the […]

It was not long ago that the Los Angeles Clippers were hovering near the bottom half of the Western Conference standings and the New York Knicks were dangerously close to a .500 record. As the halfway point of the 2023-24 season passes and teams begin to figure out who they are, constant shifts in the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder, the second-youngest team in the Association, seem to be ahead of schedule. Perhaps only a select few — mostly delusional Thunder believers — would have predicted them to be the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference at this juncture of the 2023-24 NBA season. But alas, we are now past […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves hit the road to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday night. Below we will continue our NBA odds series with a Timberwolves-Thunder prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Timberwolves are 32-14, but they have lost three of their last five games. They […]

There’s a party going on in the Motor City. Hours before the Detroit Lions play the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship game, the lowly Detroit Pistons pulled off a huge upset over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Pistons even won without their franchise player, Cade Cunningham, who was a late scratch from the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder will head to Motown to face the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesar’s Arena. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Thunder-Pistons prediction, and pick while showing you how to watch. The Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 107-83 on Friday night. Initially, they led 50-41 at halftime. But […]

Over the last few year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been slowly making a name for himself as one of the elites of the NBA. The Oklahoma City Thunder point guard broke out last season as an All-NBA caliber PG, but fans doubted his ability. “What good is a star,” they said, “if he can’t bring glory […]

Oklahoma City Thunder stars Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams spoke on the recent honor Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned. Gilgeous-Alexander has been named an All-Star starter for the first time in his career, marking his second straight appearance. The superstar guard has cemented his name as one of the best players in the league, currently in the […]

The San Antonio Spurs 140-114 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder marked the franchise’s ninth defeat of 20+ points this season. The Thunder are who the Spurs want to be. But it’ll take for San Antonio time to reach that point, Hall of Fame head coach Gregg Popovich said. “It’s been a good number of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder hit the road to take on the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. This game will continue our NBA odds series as we hand out a Thunder-Pelicans prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Thunder are having an excellent season as they are not […]

Billed as a match-up between NBA Rookie of the Year candidates Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder reminded with their play that Wednesday night’s game marked a match-up between the team that shares the best record in the West and the now 8-36 San Antonio Spurs. Not only did OKC not have […]

Not a lot of people can say they saw the Oklahoma City Thunder’s rise to the top of the Western Conference this 2023-24 NBA season. Sure, many predicted the Thunder to make the jump. But this big of a leap to the apex of the daunting West? Only a few — and they were likely […]

Both Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren had their moments in a 140-114 Oklahoma City blowout of the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama, though, had more. As has usually been the case for most of his stellar rookie season, Wemby did enough for a win in normal circumstances. And as has often been the case, it wasn’t […]

A new rivalry is on the rise. Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are starting a beef on the court that looks like it will last for years to come. The two front-runners for the Rookie of the Year award are blazing hot. Competition between both of them also looks to be getting more physical as […]

There may be no better embodiments of where the center position is trending in today’s NBA than Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Both Wembanyama and Holmgren are physical marvels who can handle the rock, shoot the ball from distance, and protect the rim while being mobile enough to cover the perimeter in spurts. On Wednesday […]