OKC Thunder seek 5th win in row, host Kings – preview

Odds:

The Thunder are 6.5 favorites with the game projected with an over/under point total of 224 points. The money line is plus +250 for the Kings and minus -250 for the Thunder.

Game Specifics

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The Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena

Tipoff: 8:00 PM ET  | 7:00 PM CT

TV: FS Oklahoma

Radio: WWLS 98.1 FM OKC

Injuries:

Thunder:

• Darius Bazley is expected to miss between four to six weeks (end of March) with a right knee bone bruise.
• Andre Roberson hasn’t played this season still rehabbing his knee and recently returned to the team to rehab on site.

Kings:

• De’Aaron Fox is dealing with a sore left shoulder and a slight groin strain but is listed as probable.
• Marvin Bagley III is out after re-aggravating a left foot sprain and not expected back until mid-March.
• Richaun Holmes has missed numerous games due to a labral right shoulder tear. He’s expected back in the middle of March.

History

The two teams have met 43 times as they are named today. The OKC Thunder have a 31-12 advantage. In the four games played between the clubs last season, the Kings took three matches.

This season the squads have played twice each winning a game.

Enjoy the game and remember to check back in after the game for grades and takeaways.