ABC is telecasting its traditional Christmas Day lineup of five games. Second on the list is the matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder.
This matchup could be a Western Conference Playoffs preview.
Victor Wembanyama and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are among the NBA's biggest stars.
Last year, Shai led Oklahoma City to its first NBA title, earning NBA and NBA Finals MVP honors.
Wemby was drafted first overall in the 2023 NBA Draft and is the marquee man that the Spurs needed for a return to glory.
Betting interest for the NBA on Christmas Day is always high. Especially with two superstars and legit contenders, the game will draw massive betting traffic.
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San Antonio Spurs at Oklahoma City Thunder Betting at Bookmaker
Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK, hosts the matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Tipoff time is at 2:30 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC.
San Antonio will draw interest from gamblers as a quality road team that is improving into a serious contender.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City will be the public sector choice as the power home favorite and defending NBA champion.
Props will draw massive interest because of Wembanyama and Gilgeous-Alexander.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are 21-7 straight up, 16-11-1 against the spread, and 15-13 over/under the total.
San Antonio has covered four out of their last five games. The Spurs have gone under the total in three of their previous four matchups.
San Antonio is 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. San Antonio is four games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
San Antonio ranks 6th in scoring offense, 6th in field goal percentage, 12th in 3-point field goal percentage, 11th in free throw percentage, and 4th in offensive rebounding.
On defense, the Spurs rank 7th in scoring defense, 11th in field goal percentage allowed, 16th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 7th in defensive rebounding.
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are 25-3 straight up, 15-13 against the spread, and 15-13 over/under the total.
Oklahoma City has covered five out of their last seven games. While the Thunder have gone over the total in six of its previous nine matchups.
Oklahoma City is first in the Western Conference playoff standings. San Antonio is four games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
Oklahoma City ranks 3rd in scoring offense, 3rd in field goal percentage, 6th in 3-point field goal percentage, 1st in free throw percentage, and 12th in offensive rebounding.
On defense, the Thunder rank 1st in scoring defense, 1st in field goal percentage allowed, 18th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 15th in defensive rebounding.
Spurs at Thunder Betting Trends
San Antonio has improved as a betting value on the road.
The Spurs covered the spread in five of their most recent eight away games. San Antonio went over the total in five of their last seven away tilts.
Meanwhile, Oklahoma City has been a solid wagering value at home.
The Thunder covered the spread in 13 of their last 20 home games. The Thunder went over the total in three of their most recent four home games.
In the series between the Thunder and Spurs, Oklahoma City covered the spread in four of the most recent six meetings. Only six of the last 18 games between the Spurs and the Thunder went over the total.
Specifically in Oklahoma City, the Spurs covered only two of their last nine visits against the Thunder. Only five of the most recent 17 games between the Thunder and Spurs at Oklahoma City went over the total.
Spurs at Thunder Bookmaker Best Bets
In this situation, San Antonio is improving and has an emerging superstar with Wembanyama.
However, the Spurs are up against the best team in basketball in a showcase affair.
Oklahoma City is the better team and is getting a good price against a quality opponent.
The Thunder will be motivated to flex on national TV.
Main Pick: Oklahoma City Thunder
Over/Under Pick: Over the Total
Player Prop Picks: Victor Wembanyama Under the Total Points and Rebound Totals
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