Thunder vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 3 best bets by proven model
The Oklahoma City Thunder tied their playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs with a Game 2 win. The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, now return home with a slight edge as they look to regain control in the series. Betting predictions suggest a high-scoring game, with the SportsLine model favoring the Over on total points scored.
- ▪The Thunder evened the series with a victory in Game 2.
- ▪The Spurs are 1.5-point favorites for Game 3.
- ▪The SportsLine Projection Model has a strong track record, returning over $10,000 in profit for $100 players.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder evened their 2026 NBA playoff series with the San Antonio Spurs with a Game 2 victory at home. Now Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs return to the Lone Star State with the advantage on their side in this best-of-seven 2026 NBA Western Conference finals showdown. Two-time NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the reigning NBA champions must get a win in the next two games to regain control of the home court. Tipoff from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Thunder vs. Spurs odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 218.5. Before making any Spurs vs. Thunder picks, check out the Spurs vs. Thunder predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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