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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heads to Cleveland as a Small Underdog

OKC has looked pretty awful the last couple of games, and it might be a little while before they find a groove. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hasn’t looked particularly great, either, and this team is going to go as far as he can take them. I think SGA starts to impose his will more often, but the Cavaliers look a lot better than the Thunder right now. I think OKC can keep this one interesting and hopefully not get blown out for the third straight time, but I still like Cleveland to cover the small spread.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #6 Preview: Houston Rockets

Zachary LowOctober 31, 2026 No Comments Ajay Mitchell Alex Caruso Alperen Sengun Amen Thompson Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder (4-1) play their second consecutive game in Texas as they take on the Houston Rockets (5-1) on Saturday night. The Thunder lost in a disappointing fashion on Wednesday to the Dallas Mavericks 120-96 for their first loss of the season, and while they hope for a rebound game tonight, it won’t come easy.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heads Into Matchup with Rockets as Slight Road Dog

Zachary LowOctober 31, 2026 1 Comment Ajay Mitchell Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Houston Rockets Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Jared McCain Kevin Durant Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

I’m honestly surprised that this spread is so slim. Oklahoma City just received the bad news about Chet Holmgren missing extended time, and that puts a lot of pressure on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Rockets are coming off a 116-111 loss last night to the Dallas Mavericks, so perhaps the second game of a back-to-back impacts their play. SGA is always up to a challenge, and while I think the Thunder can keep it to within single digits, I just don’t see OKC being able to pull out a win on the road against Houston.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored on the Road Against Mavericks Despite Lengthy Injury Report

Zachary LowOctober 28, 2026 1 Comment Ajay Mitchell Alex Caruso Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Cooper Flagg Dallas Mavericks Jalen Williams Kyrie Irving Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC is far and away the better team, but tonight’s injury report could make this one more interesting than normal. The Thunder are missing Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace for the season, but Chet Holmgren and Alex Caruso are also out tonight. Add to it that Ajay Mitchell could be missing, and OKC could be without 5 of their top 7 players.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #4 Preview: Phoenix Suns

Zachary LowOctober 26, 2026 No Comments Alex Caruso Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Devin Booker Dillon Brooks Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Jaylin WIlliams Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder (3-0) hosts the Phoenix Suns (1-1) on Monday for the second game of a back-to-back. OKC is still working through the emotions of losing Jalen Williams to a horrific lower-left leg injury that will likely cause him to miss extended time, if not the rest of the season. Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams also did not return in the second half after playing just five minutes each in the first half before getting hurt. Still, the Thunder are no strangers to playing with injuries.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Favored by Nearly Double Digits in SEGABABA Against Suns

Zachary LowOctober 26, 2026 1 Comment Alex Caruso Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Devin Booker Jalen Williams Jaylin WIlliams Oklahoma City Thunder Phoenix Suns Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC is still reeling from the Jalen Williams injury last night against the Clippers, and now they have to turn around and play another game. That’s not an easy task, especially when you could tell how the guys were dealing with it emotionally. Still, injuries are not uncommon around this group, and while I’m sure they will respond just fine, the Suns had some rest yesterday. If Cason Wallace is out also, slowing down Devin Booker becomes a lot more difficult, and all of a sudden, this game is closer than it should be. I think Phoenix is going to keep it close.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #3 Preview: Los Angeles Clippers

Zachary LowOctober 25, 2026 No Comments Alex Caruso Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Darius Garland Derrick Jones Jr.Jalen Williams Kris Dunn Los Angeles Clippers Mark Daigneault Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder (2-0) hosts the Los Angeles Clippers (1-1) on Sunday in the first game of a back-to-back. OKC is healthy and has two solid wins under their belt to open up the season, while the Clippers are not quite as healthy as they are coming off a loss to the LA Lakers.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavily Favored at Home Against Clippers

Zachary LowOctober 25, 2026 1 Comment Alex Caruso Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Los Angeles Clippers Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexaner

The Thunder look really good so far, and the Clippers look surprisingly not terrible. OKC is built for a championship, though, while LA is just hoping they don’t implode at some point this season. The Thunder could definitely win in a blowout, but I’m feeling a late cover by the Clippers in garbage time.

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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #2 Preview: Denver Nuggets

Zachary LowOctober 22, 2026 No Comments Aaron Gordon Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Denver Nuggets Isaiah Hartenstein Jalen Williams Jamal Murray Nikola Jokic Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened up the season on Tuesday with a 116-104 victory on the road against the San Antonio Spurs. Now the Thunder get to play in front of the home crowd as they host the Denver Nuggets.

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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heavily Favored in Home Opener Against Denver

Zachary LowOctober 22, 2026 1 Comment Aaron Gordon Cason Wallace Chet Holmgren Denver Nuggets Jalen Williams Jamal Murray Nikola Jokic Oklahoma City Thunder Shai Gilgeous-Alewxander

Even though OKC could easily turn this one into a blowout, I think Nikola Jokic is good enough to keep a game close. I like the Thunder to win, but I’m taking Denver to cover the spread.