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San Antonio (27-12) at Oklahoma City (33-7)
- When: Jan 13 2026, 8:00 PM
- Where: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- TV: FDSOK
San Antonio vs Oklahoma City Preview & Prediction
Spread: Oklahoma City -8.0
Moneyline: Oklahoma City (-285)
Total: 229.5
San Antonio Spurs Betting Breakdown
Victor Wembanyama is officially back where he belongs, in the starting lineup and immediately causing problems. In his return to the opening five, he dropped 29 points in limited minutes, which pretty much confirms that easing him in is more of a suggestion than a requirement. San Antonio still treats his workload carefully, but when he is on the floor, the Spurs look like a completely different team.
San Antonio has been one of the few teams to consistently give Oklahoma City headaches this season. The Spurs have already beaten the Thunder multiple times, proving their length and defensive versatility can disrupt OKC’s rhythm. Even though the Spurs have been uneven lately, they remain competitive because Wembanyama warps the game defensively and creates efficient offense without needing high volume.
The issue has been guard play. Young ball handlers have struggled with efficiency and decision making, leading to scoring droughts that let opponents build separation. Still, San Antonio has shown they can hang around against elite teams, especially when Wembanyama controls the paint and cleans up mistakes.
Spurs Player Prop Pick: Victor Wembanyama over 20.5 points
Oklahoma City Thunder Betting Breakdown
Oklahoma City continues to look like a contender even when the shooting numbers dip. The Thunder are winning games by leaning on defense, pace control, and the nightly brilliance of Shai Gilgeous Alexander. While outside shooting has cooled off recently, the overall shot quality has remained strong, which usually corrects itself over time.
The Thunder are riding a three game winning streak and playing with confidence at home. When they get downhill, force turnovers, and live at the free throw line, they are extremely difficult to beat. Their depth also allows them to survive cold shooting nights better than most teams.
Against San Antonio, Oklahoma City will focus on attacking early before Wembanyama can fully set the defense. Expect OKC to push tempo and rely on isolation scoring late if the game tightens.
Thunder Player Prop Pick: Shai Gilgeous Alexander over 31.5 points
NBA Final Score & Expert Prediction
San Antonio has proven they can compete with Oklahoma City, and Wembanyama’s presence alone keeps this game closer than the spread suggests. Oklahoma City is the more complete team and should control the final stretch, but the Spurs have enough talent to avoid getting blown out.
The total sits high, yet both teams prefer attacking inside, which can slow scoring at times. Still, free throws and transition buckets should keep the pace respectable.
Oklahoma City gets the win at home, but San Antonio does enough to cover the number and make bettors sweat late.
Final Score: Thunder 119, Spurs 113
Lean: San Antonio +8.0
Total: Over 229.5
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