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Oklahoma City Thunder at San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips – Spurs To Regain Series Lead In NBA Playoffs

leigh-copson
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Last updated: Fri 22 May 2026 09:00
The San Antonio Spurs are tipped to reclaim the series lead against the Oklahoma City Thunder, leveraging their impressive home performance—with 32 wins in 40 games—and OKC’s expected absence of key player Jalen Williams. While the series stands tied at 1-1, the Spurs are strong favorites due to their recent form and robust record against the Thunder. Key recommendations lean towards betting on the Spurs to cover the spread and for the game total to go over 217.5 points.
Leigh Copson 22 May 2026
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  • Spurs have won 32 of 40 home games
  • Thunder are in strong form (9 wins in last 10) but may miss Jalen Williams
  • Betting tips: Oklahoma City -6.5 (spread) and Under 216.0 (total points)
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San Antonio are tipped to regain the series lead with a victory at home.

The Spurs have been outstanding at home this season – including going 2-0 when hosting OKC – and they can take full advantage of Jalen Williams’ expected absence for the Thunder.

Key Numbers – Can Spurs Make It 33 Wins In 41 Home Games?

  • San Antonio Spurs have won 32 of their 40 home games this season
  • San Antonio Spurs have won 5 of the previous 7 meetings this season
  • San Antonio Spurs have covered in 8 of their last 11 games overall
  • The Over has cashed in the first 2 games in this playoff series

Spurs Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Thunder Won Last Meeting

  • San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 1126-106
  • Oklahoma City Thunder won 122-113 when the two teams last met on May 20

Oklahoma City Thunder Form – Last 10 Games

Oklahoma City head out on the road having levelled this playoff series with their ninth win in their last 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-19 vs Phoenix Suns W 119-84
Apr-22 vs Phoenix Suns W 120-107
Apr-25 at Phoenix Suns W 121-109
Apr-27 at Phoenix Suns W 131-122
May-05 vs Los Angeles Lakers W 108-90
May-07 vs Los Angeles Lakers W 125-107
May-09 at Los Angeles Lakers W 131-108
May-11 at Los Angeles Lakers W 115-110
May-18 vs San Antonio Spurs L 115-122 2OT
May-20 vs San Antonio Spurs W 122-113

San Antonio Spurs Form – Last 10 Games

San Antonio return home on the back of a defeat, but level in the series at 1-1 and having won seven of their previous 10 games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-26 at Portland Trail Blazers W 114-93
Apr-28 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 114-95
May-04 vs Minnesota Timberwolves L 102-104
May-06 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 133-95
May-08 at Minnesota Timberwolves W 115-108
May-10 at Minnesota Timberwolves L 109-114
May-12 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 126-97
May-15 at Minnesota Timberwolves W 139-109
May-18 at San Antonio Spurs W 122-115 2OT
May-20 at San Antonio Spurs L 113-122

Verdict

San Antonio may have lost Game 2, but their trip to Oklahoma City has to be considered successful.

They are now back home where they have been strong all season, and they are set to face a Thunder team without one its key pieces, so we are backing the Spurs to take Game 3.

Best Bet1: San Antonio -2.0 Spread @9/10 at Hollywood bets - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Over 217.5 Total Points @9/10 at bet365 - 2 Units
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