The Oklahoma City Thunder could enter rare territory in their postseason matchup after the Spurs opened as favorites Friday.
Oklahoma City has not been listed as an underdog in a playoff game in two years, a stretch covering 33 consecutive postseason contests. That run now appears to be in jeopardy with San Antonio initially favored.
A Notable Shift in Playoff Market Position
The Thunder's long streak as playoff favorites underscores how consistently they have been viewed as a postseason contender in recent years. Being positioned as an underdog would mark a significant change from the betting market trends that have followed the team across its past 33 playoff games.
The opening line does not determine the final status for game time, but it marks the first step toward potentially ending one of Oklahoma City's more notable postseason trends.