San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/13
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet at the Paycom Center on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on NBC. This matchup features two top teams from the Western Conference, with the Spurs holding a 27-12 record and the Thunder at 33-7.
The Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, are second in the Western Conference. They recently faced a close loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 104-103. The Thunder, led by Mark Daigneault, are first in the Western Conference and come into this game with a three-game win streak. They recently defeated the Miami Heat, 124-112.
Spurs vs Thunder Game Day Info
- Sport: NBA
- Teams: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Venue: Paycom Center
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Betting Odds: Thunder -8.0 (-110), Spurs +8.0 (-111)
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs have been on a rollercoaster in recent games. They came up short against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a narrow 104-103 loss. Victor Wembanyama led the team with 29 points and 7 rebounds in that game.
In their win against the Boston Celtics, the Spurs showed strong play. De’Aaron Fox was a standout with 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists. The team shot 40% from the field, which helped secure the 100-95 victory.
The Spurs have a potent offense, ranking 9th in points per game at 118.1. They are also strong on the boards, ranking 2nd in rebounds per game with 46.8. On defense, they allow 112.6 points per game, placing them 7th in the league.
Oklahoma City Thunder Team Preview
The Oklahoma City Thunder have been on a winning streak. They won their last three games, scoring 124 against the Miami Heat, 117 against the Memphis Grizzlies, and 129 against the Utah Jazz. Their offense has been strong, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way in scoring.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having an impressive season. He averages 31.9 points per game and has a field goal percentage of 54.7%. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams also contribute significantly with their scoring and rebounding efforts.
The Thunder are ranked second in points per game, averaging 121.4. They have the best defensive field goal percentage, allowing opponents to shoot only 43.7%. However, they face challenges in defending three-point shots, ranking 28th in opponent three-point percentage.
BTB Betting Pick
The Oklahoma City Thunder are favored by 8.0 points against the San Antonio Spurs. With the Thunder’s strong defense, allowing only 108.4 points per game, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Thunder 116, Spurs 108, which supports picking the Thunder to win against the spread.
The total for the game is set at 228.5 points. Both teams have solid defenses, with the Spurs allowing 112.6 points per game and the Thunder allowing 108.4 points per game. The projected total score of 224 points suggests taking the under for this game.