NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Thunder vs Spurs
The No. 1 seed Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 30-10 away) face the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs (62-20, 32-8 at home) in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. OKC leads the series 3-2.
Spurs ATS Look the Value Wager
The last two games in this series have produced dominant home wins and we expect that pattern to continue here. An aggressive Victor Wembanyama can help force a Game 7 and we’re backing the Spurs at -3.5 against the spread at odds of 1.91. This looks like a strong value play.
Thunder Regained Series Lead
The Thunder moved ahead 3-2 in the series after beating the Spurs 127-114 in Game 5 at Paycom Center on Tuesday night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points in Game 5, while Alex Caruso added 22 and Jared McCain finished with 20. For the Spurs, Stephon Castle scored 24 points, with Julian Champagnie and Victor Wembanyama contributing 22 and 20 respectively.
Head-to-Head Statistics
San Antonio hold a 6-4 edge across the previous 10 meetings with Oklahoma City.
 Thunder |
64 | 18 | 0.78 | 119 | 107.9 | 11.1 | 34-8 | 30-10 | 12-4 | 41-11 | 7-3 | 2L |
| Spurs |
62 | 20 | 0.756 | 119.8 | 111.5 | 8.3 | 32-8 | 30-12 | 13-3 | 36-16 | 8-2 | 1L |
Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction & Picks
Get the edge with our Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs betting tips: a trusted game prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted same game parlay.
Game Prediction
The Spurs look well placed to cover the -3.5 spread in this Western Conference Finals matchup. We’re backing San Antonio to get the job done at home, with 1.91 available for the selection.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming NBA action along with the current form of each franchise. If you’re after stats, you’re in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball picks.
Key Thunder vs Spurs stats:
Spurs -3.5 Probability
Based on the latest betting odds from the best NBA sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Our Game Prediction
Spurs -3.5 @ 1.91
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Player Prop Picks
De’Aaron Fox (Spurs) has totaled Over 3.5 rebounds in 6 straight games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the 1.78 when it comes to this Player Rebounds wager.
Latest De’Aaron Fox Player Prop Odds
Jared McCain (Thunder) has averaged 8.8 points in the past 5 road games. We are therefore keen to back the 1.79 that he fails to cover this total when it comes to Player Points.
Latest Jared McCain Player Prop Odds
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Correct Score Prediction
A 117-109 victory for the Spurs is our correct score prediction, with the potential for a sizeable return if the game plays out as expected.
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Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Latest Moneyline Odds Suggest Spurs Victory
The San Antonio Spurs are 1.62 favorites with the sportsbooks to win Game 6, which implies a 62% chance of victory. The Thunder are the underdogs at 2.36 and Oklahoma City is regarded as least likely to win.
The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 219.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 219.5, the odds are 1.85.
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Betting Lines & Odds
Moneyline
Point Spread
Total Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is favorite when it comes to landing the most baskets. You can get 1.94 that he goes Over 30.5 points and 1.78 when it comes to Under.
Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Stephon Castle (Spurs)
De’Aaron Fox (Spurs)
Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Stephon Castle (Spurs)
De’Aaron Fox (Spurs)
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Player Rebounds
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Stephon Castle (Spurs)
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Spurs Record Shows Six Wins in Last Ten at Home
The Spurs have gone 6-4 across their last 10 home games, averaging 115.70 points on offense and surrendering 104.80 on defense.
The Thunder own a 7-3 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 117.00 points scored and 110.30 points allowed.
In their most recent matchup at Frost Bank Center, the Spurs got the better of the Thunder 103-82. Across the previous 10 head-to-head meetings at Frost Bank Center, both teams have notched five wins.
| San Antonio Spurs Home Stats |
6-4 | 220.50 | 115.70 | 104.80 | 5 | 5 | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder Away Stats |
7-3 | 227.30 | 117.00 | 110.30 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O219.5 = Games Over 219.5 Points
- U219.5 = Games Under 219.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
San Antonio Spurs Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 227.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 227.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 219.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 219.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 117.90 pts and allowed 109.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 117.00 pts and allowed 110.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 227.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 220.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 219.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 219.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 118.20 pts and allowed 109.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 115.70 pts and allowed 104.80 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.20 (54%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 13.90 (40%)
- Free Throws Made: 19.80 (84.62%)
- Rebounds: Total 40.9, Offensive 10.70, Defensive 30.20
- Assists: 26.80
- Blocks: 4.20
- Steals: 10.20
- Turnovers : 13.60
- Personal Fouls: 21.90
Last 10 Games on the Road
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.60 (56%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 14.00 (38%)
- Free Throws Made: 17.80 (83.96%)
- Rebounds: Total 41.8, Offensive 9.20, Defensive 32.60
- Assists: 25.20
- Blocks: 3.30
- Steals: 9.30
- Turnovers : 12.00
- Personal Fouls: 21.80
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.30 (55%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 12.60 (34%)
- Free Throws Made: 23.80 (82.07%)
- Rebounds: Total 49, Offensive 12.60, Defensive 36.40
- Assists: 25.40
- Blocks: 7.20
- Steals: 9.50
- Turnovers : 15.60
- Personal Fouls: 23.30
Last 10 Home Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 29.30 (56%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 12.10 (35%)
- Free Throws Made: 20.80 (78.79%)
- Rebounds: Total 46.6, Offensive 11.70, Defensive 34.90
- Assists: 25.60
- Blocks: 7.60
- Steals: 7.80
- Turnovers : 13.30
- Personal Fouls: 22.20
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Jordan Williams
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