San Antonio Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder
  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
  4. Team Stats
  5. Player Stats
  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Betting Preview: Spurs vs Thunder

The San Antonio Spurs battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in this NBA Christmas Day game. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re Predicting Thunder to Cover the Line

Our best prediction is that the Thunder will have the edge over the Spurs. This leads us to back the favorites against the spread at -106, with the -9.5 line offering plenty of appeal.

Spurs Overcame Thunder in Previous Matchup

San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder clashed two nights ago and it was the Spurs who claimed a 130-110 win at Frost Bank Center.

Keldon Johnson totalled 25 points for the Spurs, with Stephon Castle registering 24 and Harrison Barnes 20. For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 33, Jalen Williams 17 and Luguentz Dort 15.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Thunder have won six.

NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder logo Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs logo Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
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Confirmed Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Luke Kornet, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes.

Oklahoma City Thunder lineup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luguentz Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein.

San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

We expect Thunder to cover the -9.5 line on the spread. This is a good number and that’s why we’re playing them at -106 for this NBA contest.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NBA stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball predictions.

Key Spurs vs Thunder stats:

  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -9.5 line has been covered by Thunder in 6 of their last 10 games against Spurs.

Thunder -9.5 Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 51.5% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Devin Vassell Over 3.5 Rebounds -132 BetMGM logo

Devin Vassell (Spurs) has covered the 3.5 rebounds total in 7 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with odds of -132 now available.

Latest Devin Vassell Player Prop Odds


Chet Holmgren Over 15.5 Points -110 BetMGM logo

Chet Holmgren (Thunder) has totaled an average of 19.5 points in the past 4 home games. We are therefore going to choose a Player Points prop bet at odds of -110 which will hopefully see this him cover the line.

Latest Chet Holmgren Player Prop Odds

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Thunder -9.5
Totals Under 234
Player Rebounds Devin Vassell Over 3.5

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Thunder -9.5. We’ve also gone for Under 234 and Devin Vassell (Spurs) to get Over 3.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

Spurs Spurs logo 109 - 122 Thunder logo Thunder

There are stacks of correct score lines available and we’re looking at the Thunder to achieve a winning scoreline of 122-109 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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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.

Books Running Scared of Thunder Win

Sportsbooks’ favorites Oklahoma City Thunder are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -417 about them triumphing means a 81% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. San Antonio Spurs are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +320.

The current spread is 9.5 and total points is 229.5. Basketball fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you’re going for Under 229.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

Consider every angle when placing your basketball wagers. The best NBA betting sites have a huge selection of team props and game lines and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the contest.

Betting Lines & Odds
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Favorite to Get the Most Buckets

The favorite to land the most baskets is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Odds of -112 can be found for him scoring Over 32.5 points and there is -120 for him to go Under.

Player Points
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 32.5
-112
Under 32.5
-120
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 20.5
-103
Under 20.5
-128
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Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 17.5
-128
Under 17.5
-104
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Player Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-118
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-149
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De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)
Over 5.5
+123
Under 5.5
-164
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Stephon Castle (Spurs)
Over 5.5
-135
Under 5.5
+102
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Player Rebounds
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)
Over 9.5
+102
Under 9.5
-135
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Isaiah Hartenstein (Thunder)
Over 9.5
+106
Under 9.5
-141
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Chet Holmgren (Thunder)
Over 7.5
-108
Under 7.5
-122
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Jalen Williams (Thunder)
Over 5.5
+110
Under 5.5
-143
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Micro Betting

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Will Thunder Extend Their Home Winning Streak?

The Thunder have a 10-0 record in their last 10 home games, averaging 122.90 points scored and 101.60 points allowed.

The Spurs have gone 7-3 across their last 10 games games on the road, scoring 122.30 points per contest and conceding 119.80.

The last Paycom Center meeting saw the Spurs beat the Thunder 111-109. In the past 10 head-to-head meetings at Paycom Center, the Thunder have won eight while the Spurs have two victories.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O228.5 U228.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 8-2 232.30 122.40 109.90 4 6
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Away Stats 7-3 223.70 115.40 108.30 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O228.5 = Games Over 228.5 Points
  • U228.5 = Games Under 228.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Stats
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

San Antonio Spurs Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
De'Aaron Fox 30 32.55 621 175 20.7 5.8 2.0 4.2 0.3 1.3
Devin Vassell 32 31.88 480 77 15.0 2.4 2.7 4.0 0.5 0.9
Stephon Castle 30 30.77 513 204 17.1 6.8 1.0 5.1 0.3 1.3

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 38 33.28 1211 244 31.9 6.4 2.0 4.5 0.7 1.4
Jalen Williams 22 29.96 382 123 17.4 5.6 0.9 5.0 0.4 1.4
Chet Holmgren 34 29.04 617 55 18.1 1.6 1.4 8.3 1.8 0.6

Injuries & Suspensions

San Antonio Spurs Injury Table

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Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Confirmed Lineup
2 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
5 Luguentz Dort
7 Chet Holmgren
8 Jalen Williams
55 Isaiah Hartenstein
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Confirmed Lineup
4 De'Aaron Fox
5 Stephon Castle
7 Luke Kornet
24 Devin Vassell
40 Harrison Barnes

Previous San Antonio Spurs Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Spurs 103-104 Timberwolves
10 Jan NBA
Spurs 100-95 Celtics
07 Jan NBA
Lakers 91-107 Spurs
06 Jan NBA
Spurs 105-106 Grizzlies
03 Jan NBA
Trail Blazers 115-110 Spurs
02 Jan NBA
Spurs 123-113 Pacers
31 Dec NBA
Knicks 132-134 Spurs
29 Dec NBA
Cavaliers 113-101 Spurs
27 Dec NBA
Jazz 127-114 Spurs
25 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-102 Thunder

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

11 Jan NBA
Heat 112-124 Thunder
09 Jan NBA
Thunder 117-116 Grizzlies
07 Jan NBA
Jazz 125-129 Thunder
05 Jan NBA
Hornets 124-97 Thunder
04 Jan NBA
Thunder 105-108 Suns
02 Jan NBA
Thunder 131-94 Warriors
31 Dec NBA
Trail Blazers 95-124 Thunder
29 Dec NBA
Hawks 129-140 Thunder
28 Dec NBA
76ers 104-129 Thunder
25 Dec NBA
Spurs 117-102 Thunder

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 60 16 0.789 118.6 107.6 11 32-7 28-9 11-3 37-9 9-1 3W
Spurs 57 18 0.76 119.5 111.3 8.2 29-7 28-11 12-3 32-14 9-1 9W
Pistons 55 21 0.724 117.5 109.6 7.9 30-9 25-12 10-4 35-12 7-3 1W
Celtics 51 25 0.671 114.4 107.2 7.2 26-11 25-14 9-5 32-15 8-2 1W
Lakers 50 26 0.658 116.8 114.7 2.1 26-12 24-14 8-7 30-16 9-1 4W
Nuggets 49 28 0.636 121.4 116.6 4.8 24-13 25-15 9-5 31-16 8-2 7W
Knicks 49 28 0.636 116.7 110.6 6.1 27-9 22-19 12-3 31-16 7-3 1W
Cavaliers 47 29 0.618 119.3 115.3 4 24-14 23-15 10-5 30-18 7-3 1L
Rockets 47 29 0.618 114.4 109.9 4.5 27-10 20-19 9-6 25-22 6-4 4W
Timberwolves 46 29 0.613 117.9 114.1 3.8 25-14 21-15 9-7 29-21 6-4 1W
Hawks 44 33 0.571 118.3 116 2.3 23-16 21-17 9-6 25-22 8-2 3W
76ers 42 34 0.553 116.6 116.7 -0.1 21-17 21-17 9-7 25-24 7-3 1W
Suns 42 34 0.553 112.9 111.1 1.8 24-15 18-19 10-6 27-21 3-7 1L
Raptors 42 34 0.553 114.4 112.3 2.1 21-17 21-17 4-10 30-17 5-5 2L
Hornets 40 36 0.526 116.1 111.4 4.7 19-19 21-17 11-5 24-24 7-3 1W
Magic 40 36 0.526 115.1 115.3 -0.2 24-16 16-20 9-8 24-25 2-8 1L
Heat 40 37 0.519 120.4 118.2 2.2 24-15 16-22 7-7 24-23 2-8 1L
Clippers 39 37 0.513 113.9 112.5 1.4 21-16 18-21 8-6 22-24 5-5 1L
Trail Blazers 39 38 0.506 115.3 116 -0.7 21-17 18-21 7-8 26-21 7-3 2W
Warriors 36 39 0.48 114.9 114.9 0 21-15 15-24 6-6 23-23 4-6 1L
Bucks 30 46 0.395 110.6 116.7 -6.1 17-21 13-25 9-6 20-27 3-7 1L
Bulls 29 47 0.382 116.5 121.4 -4.9 18-21 11-26 4-12 17-30 2-8 5L
Grizzlies 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 14-25 11-26 6-9 19-30 2-8 2L
Pelicans 25 51 0.329 115.1 119.5 -4.4 16-23 9-28 7-9 16-31 4-6 5L
Mavericks 24 52 0.316 113.4 119.1 -5.7 14-24 10-28 4-11 13-34 2-8 2L
Jazz 21 56 0.273 117.3 125.4 -8.1 13-27 8-29 1-14 11-36 1-9 7L
Kings 20 57 0.26 110.9 121.1 -10.2 13-25 7-32 3-10 12-35 4-6 1W
Nets 18 58 0.237 106 115.5 -9.5 10-27 8-31 3-12 12-33 1-9 1L
Pacers 18 58 0.237 112.6 120.7 -8.1 11-27 7-31 4-10 14-33 3-7 2W
Wizards 17 59 0.224 112.7 124.3 -11.6 11-27 6-32 2-12 11-35 1-9 4L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak