NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Spurs vs Thunder
The No. 2 seed San Antonio Spurs (62-20, 29-12 away) face the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18, 34-7 at home) in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals
Thunder ATS Look the Value Wager
There’s a strong case for backing the Thunder on the spread when they play the Spurs. The line looks really appealing considering you can get 1.94 when it comes to the favorites at -3.5.
Home-Court Dominance Sets Up Series Finale
The Spurs and the Thunder are locked in a 3-3 series tie after three straight games defined by decisive home-court dominance. The trend started with San Antonio taking Game 4 103-82, followed by Oklahoma City firing back with a 127-114 win in Game 5.
The Spurs answered right back two nights ago at the Frost Bank Center, crushing the Thunder 118-91 to force a definitive final matchup.
Neither team has found answers on the road, as role players have excelled at home but struggled in hostile environments. With the season on the line, the decisive factor will be whether a squad can finally break this road slump or simply hold serve on their home floor to advance.
In Game 6, Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 28 points and 10 rebounds, while Dylan Harper registered 18 points and Stephon Castle added 17. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the Thunder with 15 points, with Jared McCain finishing with 13 and Cason Wallace contributing 11.
Head-to-Head Statistics
San Antonio holds a slight head-to-head advantage, winning six of the last 10 meetings between the two teams.
 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 |
San Antonio Spurs – Last 10 Games
6 wins and 4 losses in the past 10 games. The Spurs are averaging 116.7 points, 48.7 rebounds, 25.5 assists, 8.9 steals and 7.0 blocks while shooting 46.0% from the field and 82.3% from the free-throw line. The opposition average 108.8 points and 43.3 rebounds per contest.
Victor Wembanyama is averaging 25.8 points and 11.1 rebounds, Stephon Castle 7.5 assists and Devin Vassell 2.8 (38.9%) 3-pointers.
Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 10 Games
The Thunder have won 7 and lost 3 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 113.9 points, 41.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 10.6 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field and 84.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 109.3 points and 43.3 rebounds.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 24.4 points and 7.8 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein has an average of 8.7 rebounds and Alex Caruso 2.4 (47.1%) 3-pointers made.
San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks
We dive into the top San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Thunder should secure a comfortable victory and a wager on the spread could be the best way forward in this NBA contest. Back this selection off -3.5 to cover the line at 1.94.
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Key Spurs vs Thunder stats:
Thunder -3.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder) has totaled an average of 24.4 points in the past 10 games. We’re expecting him to fall short when it comes to Player Points and there are odds of 1.88 available.
Latest Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Player Prop Odds
Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has finished with Over 8.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of 2.02 that this happens.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 113-105 win for the Thunder is clearly a risky wager although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
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San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder 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.
Thunder Likely to Win According to Latest Odds
Sportsbooks’ favorites Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the 1.66 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 2.28 about San Antonio Spurs.
The spread is calculated to be 3.5, while total points comes in at 212.5. A Total bet relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 212.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.93.
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Betting Lines & Odds
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Point Spread
Total Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Score the Most Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back 1.83 that he gets Over 30.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at 1.88.
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)
Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Stephon Castle (Spurs)
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Thunder Have Taken Eight Wins From Last Ten Home Outings
The Thunder own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 122.40 points per contest and conceding 107.90.
The Spurs have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, putting up 119.80 points on average and giving up 113.10.
In their last matchup at Paycom Center, the Thunder came out on top 127-114 against the Spurs. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have posted eight victories, while the Spurs have logged two.
| Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats |
8-2 | 230.30 | 122.40 | 107.90 | 8 | 2 | |
| San Antonio Spurs Away Stats |
6-4 | 232.90 | 119.80 | 113.10 | 9 | 1 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O212.5 = Games Over 212.5 Points
- U212.5 = Games Under 212.5 Points
Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
San Antonio Spurs Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 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 7 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 225.50 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 232.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 212.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 212.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 116.70 pts and allowed 108.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 119.80 pts and allowed 113.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 223.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 230.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 212.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 212.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 113.90 pts and allowed 109.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 122.40 pts and allowed 107.90 pts in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (55%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 12.50 (34%)
- Free Throws Made: 23.20 (82.27%)
- Rebounds: Total 48.7, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 36.30
- Assists: 25.50
- Blocks: 7.00
- Steals: 8.90
- Turnovers : 15.40
- Personal Fouls: 21.90
Last 10 Games on the Road
- 2-Pointers Made: 29.20 (55%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 13.40 (37%)
- Free Throws Made: 21.20 (84.46%)
- Rebounds: Total 48.4, Offensive 12.40, Defensive 36.00
- Assists: 26.10
- Blocks: 6.50
- Steals: 8.40
- Turnovers : 14.70
- Personal Fouls: 22.20
Last 10 Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.00 (53%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 13.20 (37%)
- Free Throws Made: 18.30 (84.72%)
- Rebounds: Total 41.2, Offensive 10.60, Defensive 30.60
- Assists: 26.20
- Blocks: 4.10
- Steals: 10.60
- Turnovers : 13.30
- Personal Fouls: 22.00
Last 10 Home Games
- 2-Pointers Made: 28.80 (55%)
- 3-Pointers Made: 16.00 (40%)
- Free Throws Made: 16.80 (81.95%)
- Rebounds: Total 43.1, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 31.20
- Assists: 29.60
- Blocks: 6.10
- Steals: 11.30
- Turnovers : 11.90
- Personal Fouls: 18.60
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 Kyrone Jones
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