Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/22

The Western Conference Finals continue with Game 3 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs. The series is tied 1-1 in a best-of-7 battle. The Thunder will head to the Frost Bank Center to take on the Spurs on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:30 PM. This game will be broadcast on NBC.

Oklahoma City has shown strength in the postseason with a 9-1 record. The Thunder are led by Head Coach Mark Daigneault and have a strong lineup featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. On the other side, the Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, have a 9-4 postseason record. Key players for San Antonio include Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Both teams aim to gain an edge in this crucial game.

Thunder vs Spurs Game Day Info

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
  • Venue: Frost Bank Center
  • Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Thunder +2.0 (-108), Spurs -2.0 (-111), Thunder MoneyLine +106, Spurs MoneyLine -127

Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview

The Oklahoma City Thunder are heading into their next game after a recent win against the San Antonio Spurs. They secured a victory with a score of 122-113. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the team with 30 points, 9 assists, and 4 rebounds.

Throughout the postseason, the Thunder have been strong on offense. They average 120.7 points per game, which ranks them 3rd overall. Their field goal percentage is 49.5, placing them 4th among the teams.

In defense, Oklahoma City allows 107.2 points per game, ranking them 8th. They also maintain solid defensive stats with a field goal percentage allowed of 45.7. Their blocked shots per game stand at 4.9, which ranks them 10th in the league.

San Antonio Spurs Team Preview

The San Antonio Spurs are entering this game with a strong offensive lineup. They average 117 points per game in the postseason. Their field goal percentage is 48.5%, which ranks them fifth in the league.

On defense, the Spurs are tough. They allow only 104.9 points per game. They have the best field goal percentage allowed, at 41.1%.

Victor Wembanyama leads the team with 22.1 points and 12.3 rebounds per game. Stephon Castle is also a key player, contributing 20.1 points and 6.6 assists per game. Injuries could affect the team as De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper are both questionable.

BTB Betting Pick

The Spurs are favored by 2 points against the Thunder. Oklahoma City averages 120.7 points per game, while San Antonio allows only 104.9 points per game. Given the Thunder’s strong scoring and the close spread, picking the Thunder to cover +2.0 at -108 seems reasonable.

The over/under for the game is set at 217.5 points. Combining the Thunder’s 120.7 points per game with the Spurs’ 117.0 points per game gives a total of 237.7. This suggests a high-scoring game, so taking the over at 217.5 with odds of -110 is a sound choice.