This series is expected to be about as close as they come on a game-to-game basis. OKC is favored by a few points, and I’m thinking that Vegas is giving Loud City about 3 points of credit. As long as the Thunder can maintain home court advantage, they will (obviously) come away with the series win, but it all starts with Game 1. OKC has enjoyed over a week of rest, and while some detractors claim that will lead to rust, I would rather be in this position than beat up and tired like the Mavericks possibly are after a 6-game series with the Clippers.