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Spurs vs Thunder Game 6 NBA Pick: San Antonio Looks To Avoid Another OKC Avalanche (May 28)

Published May 27, 6:31pm ET by

James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated May 27, 6:31pm ET

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Spurs and Thunder face off in G6 of the WCF.

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Updated May 27, 6:31pm ET

  • The Spurs are one loss away from their season being over.
  • Oklahoma City is one win away from a return trip to the NBA Finals.
  • These teams last met on May 26, with the Thunder claiming a 127-114 victory.

Thursday’s NBA Playoff action features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of this conference finals series. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Thunder pick?

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Overview Watch On: NBC/Peacock

DATE & TIME

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026 @ 8:30 PM ET
San Antonio Spurs
Frost Bank Center
San Antonio, TX
Oklahoma City Thunder
GAME ODDS
BetOnline
San Antonio Spurs -3.5 (-110)
Oklahoma City Thunder +3.5 (-110)

Can the Spurs stave off elimination on their home floor?

After dropping Games 2 and 3, San Antonio responded with a defensive gem in Game 4, defeating OKC by 21 points while holding them to 33 percent from the field and 18 percent from deep. However, the defending champs responded with a 127-114 victory in Game 5, pushing Wemby and Co. to the brink.

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The Spurs trailed by two points after the opening quarter, but Oklahoma City pulled away for good in the second quarter behind a 40-31 scoring edge.

Julian Champagnie was one of four players in double figures for San Antonio. He paced the offense with 22 points and eight rebounds on 4-for-8 shooting from 3-point range. Victor Wembanyama added 20 points and six rebounds, but converted only four of his 15 shot attempts.

Led by the league MVP, OKC got a much-needed win in Game 5

On the other side, the Thunder looked like an entirely different team than what we saw in Game 4. After producing only 38 first-half points two nights ago, OKC poured in 69 points in Game 5.

While the Spurs trimmed a 20-point deficit down to 10, the home team led by a double-digit margin for most of the fourth quarter. Additionally, the offense was clicking, as the Thunder shot 48 percent overall and 44 percent from beyond the arc.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led five double-digit scorers with 32 points and nine assists. Jared McCain added 20 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 16 points and 11 rebounds.

Spurs vs Thunder Game 6 NBA Pick

San Antonio enters this contest as a 3.5-point favorite. Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Game 6.

  • The Spurs are 13-7 (SU) in their previous 20 games.
  • San Antonio is 13-7 ATS in its last 20 outings.
  • The Thunder are 11-2 (SU) in their previous 13 contests.
  • Oklahoma City is 6-3 ATS in its last nine matchups.

While the Thunder got their groove back in Game 5, it should be noted that San Antonio boasts a 7-1 mark following a loss during its postseason run. So, with their season on the line, look for the Spurs to force a winner-take-all Game 7.

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San Antonio Spurs (-3.5)
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