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 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs logo Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
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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 O219.5 U219.5
Oklahoma City Thunder logo Oklahoma City Thunder Home Stats 9-1 226.90 121.60 105.30 7 3
San Antonio Spurs logo San Antonio Spurs Away Stats 8-2 229.90 122.60 107.30 8 2
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O219.5 = Games Over 219.5 Points
  • U219.5 = Games Under 219.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
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
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 10 34.18 207 64 20.7 6.4 1.8 3.8 0.5 1.2
Devin Vassell 11 32.43 137 31 12.5 2.8 1.9 4.9 0.8 1.3
Stephon Castle 11 31.78 219 67 19.9 6.1 2.0 4.9 0.4 0.8

Oklahoma City Thunder Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 8 34.85 233 57 29.1 7.1 1.3 3.0 0.9 0.8
Chet Holmgren 8 31.35 149 10 18.6 1.3 1.5 9.1 1.8 1.4
Ajay Mitchell 8 29.75 150 39 18.8 4.9 1.6 4.0 - 1.4

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

15 May NBA Playoffs
Spurs 139-109 Timberwolves
12 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 97-126 Spurs
10 May NBA Playoffs
Spurs 109-114 Timberwolves
08 May NBA Playoffs
Spurs 115-108 Timberwolves
06 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 95-133 Spurs
04 May NBA Playoffs
Timberwolves 104-102 Spurs
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
Trail Blazers 95-114 Spurs
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Spurs 114-93 Trail Blazers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Spurs 120-108 Trail Blazers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
Trail Blazers 106-103 Spurs

Previous Oklahoma City Thunder Lineups

11 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 115-110 Lakers
09 May NBA Playoffs
Thunder 131-108 Lakers
07 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 107-125 Thunder
05 May NBA Playoffs
Lakers 90-108 Thunder
27 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 131-122 Suns
25 Apr NBA Playoffs
Thunder 121-109 Suns
22 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 107-120 Thunder
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
Suns 84-119 Thunder
12 Apr NBA
Suns 135-103 Thunder
10 Apr NBA
Thunder 107-127 Nuggets

NBA Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
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
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
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
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • 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