2026 NBA Western Conference Finals odds, predictions: Spurs vs. Thunder Game 7 picks by expert who's 140-97
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, with a spot in the NBA Finals on the line. The Spurs evened the series with a decisive win in Game 6, and the Thunder are favored to win. Expert Mike Barner has been successful with his NBA picks and has provided predictions for this crucial matchup.
- ▪The Spurs and Thunder are tied 3-3 in the Western Conference Finals series.
- ▪The Thunder are 3.5-point favorites in the upcoming Game 7.
- ▪Expert Mike Barner has a record of 140-97 on NBA picks, providing valuable betting insights.
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A trip to the NBA Finals is on the line on Saturday night when the San Antonio Spurs battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of their Western Conference finals series. San Antonio evened the series at 3-3 with an emphatic 118-91 win on Thursday night. The Spurs (62-20), who won the Southwest Division, are looking to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2013-14. The Thunder (64-18), the top seed in the conference, are looking to win back-to-back NBA titles.Tipoff from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 22-18. The Thunder are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Spurs vs. Thunder odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 212.5. Before making any Spurs vs.
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