Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 Preview, Odds, Picks (May 22)

• Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 odds favor San Antonio at -125.
• The Western Conference Finals are locked at 1-1.
• OKC responded in Game 2, winning 122-113.

Game 3 is often the most important in the entire series, especially when there are two such dominant teams as the Thunder and the Spurs. The West Finals are now in Texas, and we can’t wait for them to start.

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How to Watch

• When: Friday, May 22, 2026, 8:30 pm ET
• Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
• How to Watch: NBC, Peacock

Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 Odds

Game Preview

The thing that decided this event in OKC’s favor was the bench scoring. OKC had an advantage in that segment of the game, 57-25, with four players scoring double-digit numbers of points.

What concerns the Thunder fans is Jalen Williams’ hamstring injury, which is apparently reaggravated. He spent only 7 minutes on the floor, but even without him, OKC looked well.

The San Antonio Spurs also have injury problems, with the latest one being Dylan Harper’s hamstring issue. Now, without De’Aaron Fox, who is already out and questionable for Game 3, this is a major hit for the SAS.

Stephon Castle and Devin Vassell did their best, scoring 25 and 22 points respectively, though Castle had 9 turnovers, and that’s what cost the Spurs. With him being the only natural ball handler for San Antonio, the Thunder’s defense is much easier to function.

Before Betting

• Fox is questionable for Game 3, Dylan Harper is out.
• Jalen Williams is out for OKC.
• In Game 2, the Spurs had 21 turnovers while the Thunder had just 9.

Thunder vs. Spurs Game 3 Predictions

More or less, the officiating criteria suited the Thunder in OKC, which is normal. Things are going to change in Texas now, and with Jalen Williams out, we believe the hosts will win even though the Spurs won’t have Harper and possibly Fox. Thunder’s defense simply won’t be that aggressive to force 21 turnovers.

Free NBA Pick: Spurs