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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 Thursday.
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder will meet in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals at Frost Bank Center on Thursday, with tipoff at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model projects the Spurs as the most likely winner of the Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Spurs lineup will feature stars like Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox, while the Thunder will look to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jared McCain.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Thunder vs. Spurs prediction: Who will win Game 6?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NBA Playoffs game between the Thunder and Spurs, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Spurs a 63% chance of beating the Thunder in Game 6 of the series. Our predicted final score in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Finals has the Spurs winning 111-107.
According to our model, the Spurs (-3.5) have a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 218.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 5 odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Thunder | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -152 |
| Total | o218.5 (-110) | u218.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Thunder vs. Spurs picks and best bet for Game 6
After matching our probabilities against the best current 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 -3.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Spurs | -152 |
| Total | Under 218.5 | -105 |
According to our best NBA bets for Thursday, 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 6 player props
NBA player props are an enjoyable way to wager on Thursday's Oklahoma City vs. San Antonio matchup without necessarily betting on the outcome. We have crunched the numbers 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 29 points, 13 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 | 1 | 53 |
| Chet Holmgren | 14 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Jared McCain | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Jalen Williams | 13 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 26 |
| Alex Caruso | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 23 |
Spurs prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Spurs:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Wembanyama | 29 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 62 |
| Stephon Castle | 18 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 41 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 16 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 35 |
| Devin Vassell | 14 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| Dylan Harper | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 25 |
Thunder vs. Spurs Game 6 updates and essential details
Thursday's Game 6 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: Thursday, May 28, 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 progress to the NBA Finals. Game 5 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 63% win probability, will likely beat the Thunder in Game 5 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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