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Thunder vs. Spurs: Underdog's Game 1 Total Predicted
19 May
Summary
- Model projects total points under 221.5 for Game 1.
- Victor Wembanyama projected to score 24.7 points.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expected to lead OKC with 29.7 points.
The Western Conference finals commence on Monday, May 19, 2026, with the Oklahoma City Thunder hosting the San Antonio Spurs. The Thunder advanced by sweeping their semifinal series, while the Spurs secured their spot by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves in six games.
SportsLine's projection model, which has a proven track record in NBA betting, anticipates a lower-scoring Game 1. The model predicts the combined score will fall under the 221.5 total points set by oddsmakers. This prediction is supported by recent head-to-head trends, with the under hitting in several of the last ten matchups.
The model forecasts Victor Wembanyama to lead the Spurs with 24.7 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to be the top scorer for the Thunder with 29.7 points. Despite these individual projections, the overall team scoring is anticipated to be contained, favoring the under in total points for the series opener.
