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January 1, 2026
Regular Season | Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City | 04:00 EAT
New Year Thunderstorm: Can Dominant OKC Crush Injury-Hit Portland at Home? ⚔️
Paycom Center welcomes the new year with a Western Conference mismatch as the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder host the struggling Portland Trail Blazers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, boasting the NBA's best record, look to extend their dominance after blowing out Portland twice recently. The Trail Blazers, plagued by injuries and inconsistency, face an uphill battle on the road – but their early-season upset over OKC adds a sliver of hope. Expect pace, points, and Thunder control in this lopsided affair.
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Bet | Selection | Odds (Sokabet.co.tz) | Units | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Main Bet | OKC Thunder -15.5 | 1.90 | 5/10 | ✅ |
High-Value Bomb | Over 233.5 Total Points | 1.90 | 3/10 | 🔥 |
Safe Bet | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 30.5 Points | 1.95 | 4/10 | ✅ |
Bet on Anytime Assist | Jalen Williams | 2.20 | 1/10 | ⚡ |
Correct Score Bet | Thunder 125-105 Trail Blazers | 12.00 | 0.5/10 | 🎯 |
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Current Form – Thunder Top Dogs, Blazers Battling Injuries
Oklahoma City Thunder (28-5)
League leaders: 28 wins in 33 games; recent blowouts and strong home record
Attack elite: SGA averaging 32+ PPG; depth with Williams, Holmgren
Home beasts: Massive margins vs weaker teams
Portland Trail Blazers (14-19)
Inconsistent: Recent wins but heavy injuries (Grant, Holiday, Henderson, Thybulle out; Murray questionable)
Road struggles: Leaky defense, limited scoring without key pieces
Upset history: Beat OKC early season, but blown out twice since
Head-to-Head: Thunder Dominating Recent
OKC won last two (123-115, 122-95); Portland's early upset the outlier. High totals common early, but Thunder blowouts lower recent.
Tactical Breakdown
Thunder push relentless pace, SGA isolations + 3-point barrage overwhelm Portland's depleted defense. Blazers rely on Avdija/Miller but lack firepower – turnovers feed OKC transitions.
The Killer Stat for Thunder Spread
OKC covered large spreads vs sub-.500 teams; Portland heavy underdogs with injuries.
Final Prediction
Thunder 125–105 Trail Blazers
SGA drops 35+, Thunder pull away early – blowout to ring in 2026.
Bookies love OKC dominance vs injured Blazers – spread + over printing. Load on Sokabet.co.tz; early morning feast!
Stake smart, welcome 2026 with green, and let's bank. 💰
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