The Oklahoma City Thunder will be aiming to continue their positive form after a recent wobble when they take on the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, March 8, at 12:30 AEDT.

The Thunder remain at the top of the Western Conference and have been keeping the San Antonio Spurs at bay as they restored their winning streak. However, while a place in the postseason is assured after qualifying last weekend, they'll want to return to the playoffs as the #1 seed in the West.

The Golden State Warriors are far from assured a place in the postseason at this moment. Inconsistent performances has seen their record float around .500 for the majority of the campaign. Wins will only help boost their chances, though things look largely positive given other poor records in the Conference.

Quick Picks

Our pick: OKC to win

Value bet: Thunder in the handicap to cover the spread

Long shot: Thunder to win by 11+ points

Betting Preview

Three games have been played between these two teams so far this season, and they've all ended in the same way: OKC winning.

Scorelines haven't been close, either. The three matches finished with the following results:

• Jan 2026: GSW 94-131 OKC
• Dec 2025: GSW 112-124 OKC
• Nov 2025: OKC 126-102 GSW

The game that took place in January is perhaps a good place to look ahead of this March's meeting. Both teams have had extensive injury reports in recent months, with key players having missed significant time. OKC have been without several stars, including Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Chet Holmgren, while GSW have had to make do without Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Seth Curry for significant periods.

In January's meeting, OKC had their key players available and performed. SGA scored 30 points, while Holmgren recorded a double-double with 15 points and 15 rebounds. The Warriors were without the three mentioned. That's looking likely once again this time around.

Betting Markets to Watch

We think it's worth taking a look at the line market, with the Thunder covering the handicap. OKC have managed to win all three meetings this season, and have done so by a significant points margin. There should be better value to explore in this market than on the moneyline, where OKC are likely favourites.

By extension, we think this means that there is value in the Big Win Little Win market, albeit as a potential long shot. We think that a win of 11+ points is possible, given what has been achieved in recent contests. The only reason we think this is a potential long shot is due to the questionable status of many OKC stars.

Our Prediction

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We are predicting that the OKC will likely be the winners of this game. We think their form against GSW this regular season will play a role, while injuries to key players will also have a big impact on the outcome. If you're new to how to bet on the NBA, this matchup offers a straightforward opportunity to explore the markets.

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