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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Oklahoma City Thunder vs San Antonio Spurs predictions for NBA Playoffs Friday.
NBA Playoffs action continues on Friday at 8:30 PM ET as the Oklahoma City Thunder square off with the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury reports, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Spurs as the most likely winner of the Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Spurs lineup will feature players like Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox, while the Thunder will be led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Thunder vs. Spurs prediction: Who will win Game 3?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NBA Playoffs game between the Thunder and Spurs, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Spurs a 57% chance of defeating the Thunder in Game 3 of the series. Our predicted final score in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals has the Spurs winning 109-108.
According to our model, the Spurs (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 217.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 2 odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Thunder | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +106 | -124 |
| Total | o217.5 (-114) | u217.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Thunder vs. Spurs picks and best bet for Game 3
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Spurs -1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Spurs | -124 |
| Total | Under 217.5 | -106 |
According to our best NBA bets for Friday, the top play to make on this game is Spurs to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 player props
Betting on Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Frost Bank Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to lead the Thunder with 30 points, 4 rebounds and 8 assists, while Victor Wembanyama is projected to have 27 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists for the Spurs.
Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.
Thunder prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Thunder are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 54 |
| Jalen Williams | 15 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 29 |
| Chet Holmgren | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 33 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| Alex Caruso | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 23 |
Spurs prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Spurs:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Wembanyama | 27 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 62 |
| Stephon Castle | 19 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 44 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 16 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 33 |
| Devin Vassell | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 29 |
| Dylan Harper | 14 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 30 |
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 updates and essential details
Friday's Game 3 between the Spurs and Thunder in the NBA Western Conference Finals is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Oklahoma City Thunder vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Frost Bank Center
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The winner of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals will advance to the NBA Finals. Game 2 of the best-of-seven series between the Thunder and Spurs is at San Antonio's Frost Bank Center.
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Conclusion
We predict the Spurs, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Thunder in Game 2 of the 2026 Western Conference Finals.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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