Warriors vs. Thunder Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on January 29th, 2025

Arena and City where Warriors vs. Thunder will be playing

Witness the showdown of the season on January 29th, 2025, when the Warriors clash with the Thunder in an NBA game in San Francisco, CA at Chase Center. Make the most of your bets by checking out our expert picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Warriors vs. Thunder betting tip and prediction

Don't miss the Western Conference clash taking place on January 29th, 2025, starting at 21:00. The Warriors enters as 10 point underdogs in the contest. The previous game between these two teams was a pick’em and the Warriors won, 138-136. The over/under for the upcoming game is 228.5 points.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Warriors are currently shooting 36.6% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Thunder is converting 35.8% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Warriors are attempting 46% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Thunder is choosing to take 42% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

Golden State Warriors

How are the Warriors playing this season?

The Warriors comes into this game with a 23-23 record, and they are currently 11th in the Western Conference standings. The Warriors are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Warriors win their most recent game?

Yes, Warriors defeated the Jazz, 114-103. Stephen Curry scored 34 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Warriors

The leading scorer for the Warriors this season is Stephen Curry, who is averaging 22.3 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Warriors

Coming into the January 29th, 2025 contest, Kevon Looney leads the Warriors with 6.9 rebounds per game. Stephen Curry has a team-high 6.4 assists per game. The steals leader for the Warriors is De'Anthony Melton (1.2 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, Draymond Green is leading the way for the Warriors with 1.1 blocks per game.

Warriors Team Analysis

The Warriors' point differential this season is 0 points per game, which ranks 15th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.3 points per game while allowing 111.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Warriors are making 15.5 shots per game, which ranks 4th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Warriors are making 14.2 per game, which ranks 30th in the NBA.

Projected Warriors Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Thunder, the Warriors' starting lineup consisted of Kevon Looney, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. For the upcoming matchup, the Warriors has the following injuries: Kyle Anderson is questionable (hamstring), Draymond Green is out (ankle) and Jonathan Kuminga isout (ankle).

Oklahoma City Thunder

How is the Thunder playing this season?

The Thunder head this game with a 37-8 record, and they are currently 1st in the Western Conference standings. The Thunder is 7-3 in their last 10 games.

Did the Thunder win their most recent game?

Yes, Thunder defeated the Trail Blazers, 118-108. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Thunder

The leading scorer for the Thunder this season is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is averaging 32.1 points per game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also leads the team in minutes played per game with 34.38. In the last game, scored 48.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.5 FanDuel fantasy points.

Other Team Leaders for the Thunder

Isaiah Hartenstein is leading the way with 12.2 rebounds per game. In his last game of the season, he scored 41 points in DraftKings and 39.4 in FanDuel. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is dishing out a team-high 6 assists per game. He has 48.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.5 FanDuel fantasy points scored in the last game. In terms of steals, the Thunder's leader is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 2.1 steals per game. His DFS points in the last match were the following: 48.75 DraftKings fantasy points and 49.5 FanDuel fantasy points. The blocks' leader for the Thunder is Chet Holmgren, who is sending back 2.6 shots per game

Thunder Team Analysis

The Thunder's point differential this season is 12.3 points per game, which ranks 1st in the NBA. They are averaging 116.6 points per game while allowing 104.3 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Thunder is making 13.7 shots per game, which ranks 14th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Thunder is making 16 per game, which ranks 24th in the NBA.

Projected Thunder's Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Warriors, the Thunder's starting five were Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort, Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. For the upcoming matchup, Thunder has the following injuries: Luguentz Dort is questionable (knee), Chet Holmgren is out (hip), Ajay Mitchell is out (toe) and Nikola Topic is out (knee).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

According to Vegas, it is a toss-up for the Warriors and Thunder game. Although it is a pick’em, the suggestion is to bet at the Thunder.

Money Line betting suggestion

Warriors are a 10 money line underdog for the game against the Thunder, and the suggestion is to pick the Thunder.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Warriors and Thunder is 228.5 points, so the suggestion is to take the under.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Warriors and Thunder have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.