NBA First Basket Scorer Picks & Predictions: Thunder vs. Pistons (Monday)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is second on the NBA MVP odds board behind Nikola Jokic and hasn't wavered with four straight 30-point performances, all in victories. Our NBA betting picks expect more of the same in Houston tonight. The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to pick up their fifth straight victory tonight when they head to H-Town to take on the…

Storms love wreaking havoc in Florida, but the Magic have the defensive chops to contain the Thunder - see if our NBA picks think it's enough for bettors to back on Tuesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder will visit a Kingdom on the Rise on Tuesday, as they take on Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center,…

The Mavericks are leaky on the perimeter, hobbled, and bringing new pieces into the fold. Add it all up and our NBA picks the Thunder attack will storm Dallas this afternoon. If dynamic one-on-one scoring is your thing, it doesn't get much better than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic - so buckle up for fireworks this afternoon as the…

Vaughn Dalzell breaks down the MVP race between Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with Joel Embiid injured. The MVP race is starting to sort itself out thanks to Joel Embiid dealing with an injury and the NBA's new 65-game requirement to win the award. At this current pace and point in the season, it doesn't seem likely Embiid will reach 65…

Russell Westbrook's role is obviously far different now compared to when he was a member of the Thunder, but he's still shown he can produce when called upon. We break down his odds and more in our full Thunder-Clippers betting preview below. There are only three games on Tuesday's NBA schedule but they're all bangers. And arguably the best is…

Happy Martin Luther King Day! For today's 11-game slate in the NBA, we're focusing on the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder (27-11) and Los Angeles Lakers (19-21), who square off for the third time this season. The Lakers enter the contest as slight 1.0-point home favorites. Dunk on the sportsbooks tonight! Grab SportsGrid's free NBA…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to add layers to his already elite game, and there is value available from a specific offensive front tonight against the Trail Blazers. Our betting picks dig in and find the best market to target for SGA and the Thunder. The Oklahoma City Thunder are an anomaly. They're the NBA's second-youngest team, and yet they…

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks will face each other on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024, at 7:40 PM ET at State Farm Arena, Atlanta. The game is anticipated to be a close matchup, with the Thunder coming off a recent win against the Boston Celtics. The Hawks broke their four-game losing streak against the Wizards and have a 13-19 record in…

The Boston Celtics (26-6) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (22-9) on Tuesday, January 2. The Thunder are one of the season's surprise teams, having taken a leap in their internal development, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander emerging as arguably the best guard in the NBA. His ability to drive at will and counter defenses with his shot selection has made…

The LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder matchup is one of the eight NBA games scheduled for Thursday. This will be the first matchup between the two teams this season. The two last met March 23, a game that the Clippers won 127-105. On that note, let's take a look at the LA Clippers vs OKC Thunder preview, including the prediction and betting tips for Dec.…

Every team but the NBA In-Season Tournament finalists are in action tonight. That means Friday's schedule offers almost a full slate of games for wager consideration. We're looking at the best NBA player props for the vast array of games, including some of the NBA's biggest stars. Joel Embiid, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Donovan Mitchell headline…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the league's elite scorers and gets a cushy matchup against the San Antonio Spurs, one of the worst defenses in the land. Our betting picks are bullish on the OKC Thunder as a result. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has had a hot start to his season and will look to keep it rolling…

The 2-0 Denver Nuggets face the 2-0 Oklahoma City Thunder in a battle of first-week undefeateds. Denver won pretty at home against the Los Angeles Lakers, they won ugly on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies, and now will try to end the week perfect any way that they can. The Thunder have one of the league's best point guards in All-Star Shai…

The 2023 Men's FIBA World Cup could be Canada's time to shine on an international basketball stage. With Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, the Canadian roster is packed with NBA talent and may have the best chance any Canadian national basketball team has had against Team USA in the international format. Here are…

The NBA had its midseason media survey drop on the NBA website. Answering questions such as who is the best team, who will make the biggest second-half run, who is the surprise team, player awards, and more. This included the Oklahoma City Thunder being littered throughout the survey, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in particular played a big…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making a strong case for Most Improved and maybe even an All-NBA selection. In Miami, however, the OKC star will be held in check - our Thunder vs. Heat picks have more. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Oklahoma City Thunder will look to build on a two-game winning streak as they visit the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. The…

There are much better ways to spend $10 than a wager with almost 300-to-1 odds. That didn't stop one Oklahoma City Thunder fan from making that adage look silly on Tuesday night. The Thunder walloped the reigning East champion Boston Celtics, pounding them with 150 points even without potential All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup. That…

Tonight there are plenty of high-betting value player props in the NBA. Player prop betting is simple, pick a stat or combination of stats. Rebounds, points, and assists, then bet the player to go over or under that stat. Let us look at the top player prop bets tonight. The Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves are struggling early this year.…

First baskets are always fun to try because if you hit it, it's a big payoff. Let's see who we have grabbing the first points of the day. (All odds via FanDuel) D'Angelo Russell ( +900) The Timberwolves have not carried their playoff run into this season, as they've started 5-8. Last season's top offense has underwhelmed this season, and besides…

The Toronto Raptors take on the OKC Thunder on Friday (November 11) at the Paycom Center. The sides have polar opposite records at the time of writing as the away side comes into this game with a 7-5 record, while their adversaries, the Thunder come into this with a 4-7 record. The betting odds and predictions are given down below: Fixture: Toronto…

This season, I will be breaking down every Milwaukee Bucks game and giving my best bets for the contests. While it may not always favor the Bucks, using in-depth knowledge on both the Bucks, and the entire NBA, we will be able to churn a consistent profit throughout the season. Doc's Sports offers NBA expert picks for every game on our NBA…

2pts Gilgeous-Alexander over 38.5 combined points, rebounds & assists at 5/6 (William Hill) 2pts Haliburton over 33.5 combined points, rebounds & assists at 5/6 (William Hill) 1.5pts Gilgeous-Alexander over 2.5 combined steals and blocks at 11/10 (bet365) 1.5pts Oklahoma City Thunder (-4 handicap) at 5/4 (Sky Bet) 1pt Paolo Banchero 25+ points at…

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching Hall of Famer Allen Iverson play in the NBA. Not only does A.I. hold a special influence on Gilgeous-Alexander on the court, but the effect is also visible fashion-wise. During an interview with Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win, the 24-year-old talked about the Philadelphia 76ers…

The Oklahoma City Thunder play the New York Knicks on Friday, and if you're looking to do some last-minute betting research, you're in luck! We'll give you the latest point spread, money line odds and over/under number, as well as the information you'll need to make the smartest bet at Tipico Sportsbook. The Thunder (12-22) return home after losing…

Mark Daigneault leaned back as if to stretch his back. He even felt the effects of the sequence. It came during the third quarter of the Thunder's 129-107 win against the Clippers on Thursday night at Paycom Center - perhaps its best defensive quarter of the year - when Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Aaron Wiggins built a wall at the…