Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Prediction: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shine Defensively?

Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shine defensively tonight against the Spurs? The Professor explains why he can. Check out his Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs prediction.

The Professor - February 29, 2024, 2:04 PM EST

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Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Prediction: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shine Defensively?

The Oklahoma City Thunder travel to take on the Spurs in San Antonio for their third matchup of the season. I’m targeting a familiar face in this game but this time for his defense.

Thunder vs. Spurs DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH

Date: February 29, 2024
Game Time: 8:30 pm ET
Where to Watch: NBA League Pass

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Prediction

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received a ton of praise for his scoring and for good reason but one of the more underrated aspects of his game is his ability to play on both ends of the floor.

SGA leads the league with 2.1 steals per game and draws a tremendous matchup against the Spurs who allow the second most steals to their opponents. Over their last two games, Spurs opponents combined for a whopping 29 total steals and an opposing guard has recorded 2+ steals in seven of seven of their last eight games.

Shai himself has cleared this line in both games against the Spurs recording seven and two steals. He has also recorded 2+ steals in each of his last five career game against the Spurs and I’m expecting his streak to continue tonight.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Pick

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2+ steals (-105) Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds

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