Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder (20-1) face the Golden State Warriors (11-10) at Chase Center. The game tips off at 11:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
Oklahoma City comes in atop the Western Conference after a historic 20–1 start, becoming just the fourth team ever to win at least 20 of its first 21 games. The Thunder will put a 12-game winning streak on the line as they travel to San Francisco to face a Golden State team that’s 2–3 over its last five.
Below, we’ll break down our Thunder vs. Warriors prediction and player picks for tonight’s matchup, including top picks on PrizePicks real-money NBA game for G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and C Chet Holmgren.
Thunder vs. Warriors Prediction, Preview
Here’s how the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors stack up heading into tonight’s matchup.
Thunder Preview vs. Warriors
- The Oklahoma City Thunder look to extend their dominant streak after winning their 12th consecutive game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.
- Oklahoma City comes in with an impressive 20–1 record and ranks first in the Western Conference, with 122.2 PPG on 48.7 percent shooting.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on pace to be the 14th player to win back-to-back MVP awards, averaging 32.5 PPG, and will face a Warriors defense that has yet to slow him down in his career.
- The Thunder will face injury challenges with F Alex Caruso, F Luguentz Dort, and C Isaiah Hartenstein all ruled out for tonight’s matchup.
Warriors Preview vs. Thunder
- The Golden State Warriors got back on track after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 104-96 on Saturday night.
- Golden State sits eighth in the Western Conference at 11-10 and ranks 23rd in offensive efficiency at 1.103.
- The Warriors will be without PG Stephen Curry, who remains sidelined with a left quadriceps contusion and muscle strain suffered against Houston on November 26.
- Additionally, SF Jimmy Butler III is questionable with a left gluteal contusion, while F Trayce Jackson-Davis is questionable with a right knee injury. G De'Anthony Melton, C Al Horford, and F Alex Toohey are all expected to remain out tonight.
The Warriors enter this matchup as 11.5-point underdogs, returning a 4.76x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks if they win outright.
The Thunder are road favorites with a 1.16x payout if they win, via PrizePicks Team Picks.
- Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -11.5
- Total: 221.5
- Game Winner Payout: Thunder 1.16x | Warriors 4.76x
Thunder vs. Warriors Prediction, NBA Picks
Below are three top Thunder vs. Warriors NBA DFS picks for Tuesday’s matchup. Use PrizePicks' real-money NBA game and win real money if your picks are right.
Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Warriors Projection: 30.5 Points
- SGA is on an absolute tear, averaging over 30 PPG in November and scoring 30-plus in 12 of 15 contests
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 32.5 PPG ranks second in the NBA (only behind Luka Doncic), and his 32.3% usage rate underscores his central role in Oklahoma City’s offense.
- The Thunder guard is riding a 93-game streak with at least 20 points, the second-longest in NBA history.
- The Warriors have struggled to contain opposing point guards, allowing 26.6 PPG, eighth-most in the league.
Thunder C Chet Holmgren vs. Warriors Projection: 27.5 PRA
- Holmgren has exceeded 27.5 PRA in four of his five career games against Golden State, averaging a massive 35.6 PRA in those matchups.
- In his most recent game vs. the Warriors, Holmgren posted 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists (36 PRA) while shooting a perfect 9-for-9 from the field.
- The Warriors allow 23.8 points, 15.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game to opposing centers.
- Holmgren's season PRA average sits at 27.9, and he has surpassed 27.5 PRA in back-to-back games heading into tonight’s matchup.
Warriors SF Jimmy Butler vs. Thunder Projection: 20.5 Points
- Butler is averaging 20.2 PPG and comes into tonight scoring 21-plus in back-to-back outings.
- He has topped 20 points in three of his last five, including a 33-point night against Orlando.
- The former Marquette star is taking 13.6 shots per game over that span and could shoulder more of the offense with Curry sidelined.
- Oklahoma City is allowing 20.7 points per game to opposing small forwards, and Butler has been efficient, shooting 52.9% from the field over his last five.
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