Spurs vs. Thunder odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 1 best bets by proven model
The 2026 NBA Western Conference finals begin with the San Antonio Spurs facing the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs are coming off a strong semifinal win, while the Thunder swept their previous series. Betting odds favor the Thunder, with predictions suggesting a low-scoring game based on recent simulations.
- ▪The Spurs won their semifinal series against the Timberwolves 4-2.
- ▪The Thunder swept the Lakers in their previous series.
- ▪The Thunder are favored by 6.5 points in the upcoming game.
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Spurs vs. Thunder odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 1 best bets by proven model SportsLine's model reveals its Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 picks for Monday By Daniel Kohn May 18, 2026 at 7:45 pm ET • 2 min read Imagn Images The 2026 NBA Western Conference finals get underway when the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs battle the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. San Antonio is coming off a 139-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to win their semifinal series 4-2, while Oklahoma City downed the Los Angeles Lakers 115-110 on May 11 to sweep their series. De'Aaron Fox (ankle) and Luke Kornet (foot) are questionable for San Antonio.
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