OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Prediction and Betting Tips - Jan 2 | 2025-26 NBA Season

The OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors matchup is one of 10 NBA games scheduled on Friday. Heading into this game, the Thunder remain the barometer for every other team in the league while the Warriors are still trying to solidify their status as a playoff contender.

Though OKC has been knocked down a few pegs towards the end of 2025, the defending champions (29-5) are still formidable on both ends of the floor. Meanwhile, the Warriors (18-16) are looking to build momentum at the start of the new calendar year.

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Preview, Odds, Betting Tips and Prediction

Moneyline: Thunder (-382) vs Warriors (+313)

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Spread: Thunder (-9.5) vs Warriors (+9.5)

Total: Thunder -116 (o228.5) vs Warriors -112 (u228.5)

Editor's note: The odds could change closer to the game. The odds listed were as per available information at the time of writing.

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Preview

The Thunder welcome 2026 with a three-game winning streak. On New Year's Eve, they blew out the Portland Trail Blazers 124-95. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points on 11-for-15 shooting from the field.

On the other hand, the Warriors have won five of their last six games. On December 31, they defeated the Charlotte Hornets 132-125. Steph Curry put up 26 points on 50.0% shooting from three-point territory.

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Predicted Starting 5s

Thunder

PG: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | SG: Cason Wallace | SF: Lu Dort | PF: Jalen Williams | C: Chet Holmgren

Warriors

PG: Steph Curry | SG: Moses Moody | SF: Jimmy Butler | PF: Draymond Green | C: Quinten Post

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Betting Tips

Jalen Williams' point total is set at 17.5, which is nearly identical with his season average of 17.2 points per game. Steph Curry's point total is set at 25.5, which is below his season average of 28.7 points per outing.

OKC Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

The Thunder are projected to win this matchup against the Warriors, as OKC has gotten on a roll once again after being humbled by the San Antonio Spurs twice last month.

Edited by Simoun Victor Redoblado