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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder predictions for NBA Playoffs Monday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs will meet in the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on Monday, starting at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations and today’s injury news, Dimers' advanced NBA model predicts the Thunder as the most likely winner of the Spurs vs. Thunder game.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Thunder lineup will feature players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while the Spurs will look to Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Spurs vs. Thunder prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NBA Playoffs game between the Spurs and Thunder, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Thunder a 68% chance of beating the Spurs. Our predicted final score has the Thunder winning 113-108.
According to our model, the Spurs (+6.5) have a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 221.5 points has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Spurs vs. Thunder odds
We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Spurs | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +200 | -235 |
| Total | o221.5 (-108) | u221.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Spurs vs. Thunder picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 +6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Spurs | +200 |
| Total | Over 221.5 | -108 |
According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Spurs +6.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Spurs vs. Thunder player props
NBA prop bets are a great way to wager on Monday's San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City game without necessarily betting on the outcome. We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at Paycom Center.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to lead the Spurs with 27 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is projected to have 30 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Thunder.
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.
Spurs prediction
Our model's projected player stats for the Spurs are:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V. Wembanyama | 27 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 59 |
| Stephon Castle | 17 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 40 |
| De'Aaron Fox | 17 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 35 |
| Devin Vassell | 13 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
| Dylan Harper | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 27 |
Thunder prediction
Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Thunder:
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | 3PM | DFS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 52 |
| Jalen Williams | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 33 |
| Chet Holmgren | 16 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 35 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 28 |
| I. Hartenstein | 9 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
Spurs vs. Thunder game-day updates and essential details
Monday's matchup between the Thunder and Spurs in the NBA Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Paycom Center
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The NBA Playoffs is an annual elimination tournament held to decide the league's champion.
Sixteen teams, including the Spurs and Thunder, reached the NBA Playoffs 2026, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Conference Semifinals, Conference Finals, and NBA Finals.
Each round is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
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Conclusion
We predict the Thunder, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Spurs in Monday's NBA playoffs matchup.
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