San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2: Prediction & Player Props

The first game of this year’s Western Conference finals produced an all-time classic as the Spurs edged out reigning champions Oklahoma with a 122-115 double-overtime victory.

Victor Wembanyama arrived in OKC with a chip on his shoulder after losing out on MVP to Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and that saw him explode for 41 points and 24 rebounds in San Antonio’s shock victory.

The Thunder cannot afford to go 2-0 down ahead of a two-game stretch in Texas and Wednesday’s clash at the Paycom Center should prove to be an intriguing tactical battle.

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 betting picks and predictions

Under 216.0 points (-110)

The fact these sides managed just 237 points despite playing a mammoth 58 minutes in Game 1 shows just how imperious both of their defenses are and a relatively low-scoring clash is on the cards once again.

The Spurs’ 102.2 defensive rating was the best in the NBA during the regular season and with the Thunder not too far behind on 108.9, the barricades should come out on top again.

Fatigue is also likely to play a big factor. Wembanyama played over 40 minutes for the first time this season on Monday while SGA was on the court for a ludicrous 51 minutes. With both stars, as well as the majority of their supporting casts, likely to be feeling the effects of that gruelling encounter, the under looks the bet.

Victor Wembanyama 15+ rebounds (+115)

San Antonio’s main man may see his minutes cut slightly for Game 2, but he was so utterly dominant on the boards last time that he is impossible to oppose when it comes to the rebound lines.

Wembanyama’s line is set at 13.5 but it could pay to extend that and back the gigantic superstar to register at least 15, given he racked up a stunning 24 in Game 1.

OKC had no answers for the French forward last time. Undersized Alex Caruso did his best but could not get near him while Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren were both bullied by Wembanyama in the paint.

Mark Daigneault will make adjustments but even that may not be enough to stop Wembanyama racking up at least 15 rebounds for the sixth time in eight games.

Luguentz Dort over 5.5 points (-120)

The fatigue of key men means role players will need to step up for both teams and Luguentz Dort should do just that for the Thunder.

The Canadian struggled to get into the game last time, scoring just five points. However, his 1-5 ratio from three was poor by his standards and it marked just the third time in nine playoff games that he had failed to score at least six points.

Dort has put up at least six points in six of his last eight appearances against the Spurs and should return to his best on Wednesday.

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San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 odds

San Antonio Spurs	+205
Oklahoma City Thunder	-250
Spread	OKC Thunder -6.5
Total Points	O/U 216.0

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 player props

Player Points

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder)	O/U 28.5
Victor Wembanyama (SA Spurs)	O/U 25.5
Jalen Williams (OKC Thunder)	O/U 17.5
Stephon Castle (SA Spurs)	O/U 16.5
De’Aaron Fox (SA Spurs)	O/U 14.5
Chet Holmgren (OKC Thunder)	O/U 13.5

San Antonio Spurs vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Game 2 team news

San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs will be hoping De’Aaron Fox will recover from an ankle issue in time to feature. He is listed as questionable and will be assessed, although Dylan Harper deputized expertly last time, racking up 24 points, and could keep his place.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Thomas Sorber remains OKC’s sole absentee. Isaiah Hartenstein played just 12 minutes in Game 1 but may be used more as a way of limiting Victor Wembanyama’s impact.

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