The San Antonio Spurs have rebounded from an unexpected loss to Utah with back-to-back wins against Minnesota and Chicago. The Oklahoma City Thunder will be looking to do the same after suffering a last-second loss to Minnesota last night, and I think the visitors are catching too many points in this contest.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Motivational - Last night's loss to Minnesota must have Oklahoma City extremely riled up. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combined for 54 points but were let down by their teammates, and they should have the team fired up for this contest.

2. Recent Meetings - The Thunder defeated the Spurs 112-106 home at Oklahoma City in the season opener. San Antonio's LaMarcus Aldridge is averaging 25.5 points during a six-game hot stretch but he was held to just 11 points in the last match-up against the Thunder.

3. X-Factor - While one might expect the Spurs to come out looking for revenge for the defeat earlier in the season, the Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has not exactly had his team playing at top gear against other title contenders this season, not giving his game-plan away until the playoffs.

Selection: This is a play on the Oklahoma City Thunder (10*)