The Spurs are coming off a tough overtime loss in Atlanta last night where they blew a late lead. Without any rest, San Antonio should be easy prey for the Thunder tonight.
Our Monday night NBA selection is on the Oklahoma City Thunder minus the points at home over the San Antonio Spurs.
OKC plays with revenge from an eight-point loss in the Alamo City in February and a one-point defeat at home in January. And the Thunder is a solid 20-11 ATS when playing with revenge this season!
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Last night, the Spurs had to go into overtime at Atlanta where they blew a four-point lead with a little over a minute to play in regulation. Off that heartbreaking defeat, look for the unrested Spurs to have a tough time tonight against the younger, more athletic Thunder.
Not only will San Antonio once again be without Tony Parker, who is scheduled to miss the rest of the regular season, but Manu Ginobili has made just nine of his 36 shots this season vs. Oklahoma City.
The Thunder sits one game ahead of San Antonio in the Western Conference standings, and still have hopes of catching the Jazz for home-court advantage in the playoffs.
Oklahoma City is 22-11 at Ford Center this season, and I think the Thunder will roll over the Spurs. Lay the points.
Free Pick: Thunder -4½ (-110)