Last Updated on May 27, 2012 9:30 pm by atswins
Thunder-Spurs Game 1 Free Pick
SAN ANTONIO, TX (ATS Consultants) – This is Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. The Thunder finished up their series with the Lakers on Monday, to win in five, while the Spurs swept the Clippers with their last win taking place on Sunday, May 20. Game 1 is set for 8:30pmET from San Antonio, Texas.
ODDS: The oddsmakers have installed the Spurs as a 5.5-point favorite while the total is 204.5. Oklahoma City enters the game with a 55-20 overall record and is 38-37 Over, while San Antonio is 58-16 overall and 41-32-1 Over.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Spurs opened as a 5-point favorite and moved up to 5.5 at most books. The total opened at 201 and moved up to 204.5 at most books.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 59% of NBA public bettors currently favor the Thunder. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: Take the over. According to latest NBA trends, the Thunder are 4-0 Over last 4 in series, 4-0 Over last 4 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, 5-1 Over last 6 overall and 4-1 Over last 5 following a SU win. Spurs are 4-0 Over last 4 vs. a team with a winning S.U. record, 11-2 Over last 13 when their opponent scores 100 points or more in their previous game, 16-5 Over last 21 games vs. a team with a winning % above .600, 8-3 Over last 11 games following a ATS loss and 7-3-1 Over is 7-3-1 in Spurs last 11 games playing on 3 or more days rest. The Thunder will be relying on their 1-2 punch of Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to beat the Spurs, who have swept both opponents on the way to the conference finals and have reeled off 18 consecutive victories. San Antonio won two of the three regular-season meetings. Both teams have deep benches and can run all day. They are also well-rested which should help the jump shooters.
2012 NBA PLAYOFFS FREE PICK: THUNDER/SPURS OVER 204.5
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