Kevin Durant is not going to play but this Oklahoma City team has leaned on defense all year, with or without KD, ranked tops in the NBA in points allowed, and second in rebounds. They still have Russell Westbrook, who scored a season-high 40 points against the Trail Blazers. The Thunder are 5-1 ATS in their last six when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game. San Antonio's defense has been a concern, allowing 118, 99, 129, 117 and 108 the last five games (four losses). The Spurs have had their stars in and out of the lineup for much of the season. San Antonio is off a win, but the Spurs are 1-5 ATS after a victory, plus 2-6 ATS playing on two days rest. And when these teams meet, the Thunder is 12-5-1 ATS in the last 18 meetings. Play Oklahoma City.
This pick was released to clients on December 25, 2014 at 10:32AM ET.
NBA
Oklahoma City at San Antonio
December 25, 2014
2:30 PM Eastern
1 unit on Oklahoma City +6 (-108) (risk 1 to return 1.93)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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