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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #8 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

Tonight’s matchup features two of the most exciting guards in professional basketball as the Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes on Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell. While both players have the ability to go out and score 40+ points on any given night, I’m anticipating a lower-scoring game overall. When it comes down to it, OKC has to figure out a way to be more effective at rebounding the basketball, or they could really struggle with the length of the Cavaliers.

Thunder Against the Spread | Cavs Slight Favorite Against Thunder In OKC

Zachary LowNovember 8, 2023 No Comments Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners

OKC might be without Luguentz Dort, who is questionable with a sprained right hip, which makes slowing down Donovan Mitchell all the more difficult. Still, the Thunder has started to figure some things out, and as the team starts to play more like a team, they tend to rely less on individual players to carry them in different areas of the game. OKC is deeper than Cleveland, and I think that gives them the edge in tonight’s matchup. Add to it that the Thunder is in front of a home crowd for the fifth straight game, and I see OKC pulling out a win.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #2 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

Zachary LowOctober 27, 2023 No Comments Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Darius Garland Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC continues their short road trip to start the season as they get ready to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. The Cavs pulled off a 114-113 victory on Wednesday in Brooklyn over the Nets, but they are dealing with some key injuries that leave a little shorthanded in the backcourt as Darius Garland is questionable to play with a strained hamstring. The key matchup to watch will feature two of the league’s star guards as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faces off with Donovan Mitchell.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC an Underdog on the Road (Again) in Cleveland

Zachary LowOctober 27, 2023 1 Comment Cleveland Cavaliers Darius Garland Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma Sooners

The Cavs are one of those fringe teams. They’re on the brink of being pretty good, but they could also swing into mediocrity if they’re not careful. They have the star talent of Donovan Mitchell and plenty of quality pieces, but they are dealing with some injuries. Jarrett Allen is out with a bone bruise, and Darius Garland is questionable with a strained hamstring. OKC is mostly healthy, and with the way they finished strong on Wednesday, I’m taking the Thunder to cover (and win) in Cleveland.

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Slightly Favored Against Cavs at Home

Zachary LowJanuary 27, 2023 No Comments Cleverland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Kevin Love Luguentz Dort Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Oklahoma City opened as a 1-point underdog, but the line quickly moved when it was announced that Kevin Love was out and Donovan Mitchell was listed as doubtful on the injury report. Without Mitchell, the Cavs lose their most dynamic scorer in an offense that already doesn’t score a lot of points. They might actually improve on the defensive end, though, which is where Cleveland really thrives. Because OKC is missing Luguentz Dort, I do think this will be a close game, but I can see OKC winning outright in the end.

OKC Thunder | Game #49 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

Zachary LowJanuary 26, 2023 No Comments Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a tough 137-132 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night, and the competition doesn’t get any easier on Friday…

Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Looking to Upset the Cavs in Cleveland

Zachary LowDecember 10, 2022 No Comments Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Cavaliers are without Donovan Mitchell tonight, and that makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the clear best player in this game, not just the arguable best player in the game. On top of that, the Cavs are playing in the second game of a back-to-back while the Thunder is coming off two days of rest. I’m not just taking OKC to cover but to win the game as well.

Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #26 Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers

Zachary LowDecember 10, 2022 No Comments Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma Sooners Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Cavs are playing in the second game of a back-to-back after a 106-95 loss to the Sacramento Kings at home last night. At 16-10, Cleveland is third in the Eastern Conference, but they are dealing with some minor injuries, so they may be down a bit. Either way, this should make for a fun Saturday night matchup.

OKC Thunder | Game #64 Preview: Utah Jazz

Zachary LowMarch 6, 2022 No Comments Donovan Mitchell Oklahoma Sooners Utah Jazz

Tonight the Thunder hosts the Utah Jazz, one of the top teams in the Western Conference. The Jazz are fresh off an embarrassing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, but they are still winners of 9 of their last 11. Donovan Mitchell is averaging 25.9 points per game, and 4 of his teammates are scoring in double digits on a nightly basis.

Thunder Against The Spread | Does The Over Streak Continue At Home Tonight Against The Jazz?

M. HofeldNovember 24, 2021 No Comments Donovan Mitchell Josh Giddy Lu Dort Mike Conley Oklahoma City Thunder Rudy Gobert Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Utah Jazz

This is where things get interesting and kind of fun. Oklahoma City has hit the over two times in a row and Utah has cleared it three consecutive times coming into tonight’s game.