Thunder vs. Spurs odds, prediction: 2026 NBA Western Conference finals picks, Game 6 best bets from top model
The San Antonio Spurs will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference finals. The Thunder are looking to win back-to-back championships, while the Spurs aim to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2014. The game is set for Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. ET, with the Spurs favored by 3.5 points.
- ▪The Thunder won the previous game 127-114, regaining control of the series.
- ▪Jalen Williams is questionable for the Thunder, while Ajay Mitchell is out for the Spurs.
- ▪The Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 21-18 and won the regular-season series 4-1.
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The San Antonio Spurs will look to draw even with the Oklahoma City Thunder when they meet in Game 6 of their NBA Western Conference final on Thursday night. Oklahoma City retook control of the series with a 127-114 win on Tuesday night. The Thunder (64-18), who won the Northwest Division title, are looking to win back-to-back NBA championships. The Spurs (62-20), who won the Southwest Division, are looking to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2013-14. Jalen Williams (hamstring) is questionable for OKC, while Ajay Mitchell (calf) is out.Tip-off from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is set for 8:30 p.m. ET. The Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 21-18, and won the regular-season series 4-1. The Spurs are a 3.5-point favorite in the latest Thunder vs.
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