Coach Pop Prop Report: Spurs, Thunder - 1/13/2026

Jan 12
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The #1 and #2 seeds in the Western Conference are set to collide this Tuesday, January 13, 2026, as the Oklahoma City Thunder (33–7) host the San Antonio Spurs (27–12) at the Paycom Center.

This matchup isn't just about regular-season standings; it’s a potential Western Conference Finals preview featuring the league’s most dominant young stars. The Thunder enter the game with a 5.5-game lead for the top spot, while the Spurs are looking to bounce back after a narrow 104–103 loss to Minnesota.

Game Information

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM CST
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TV/Streaming: NBC / Peacock

Betting Odds & Lines

Projected odds based on DraftKings as of January 12.

Market	Selection	Odds/Line
Spread	OKC Thunder	-6.5 (-115)
Moneyline	OKC / SAS	-258 / +210
Total (O/U)	Over/Under	228.5

The Thunder have been an absolute force at home this season (19–2), but the Spurs have proven they can compete with anyone, entering the contest with a top-10 offense (118.1 PPG) and defense (112.6 PAPG).

Key Player Props

1. Julian Champagnie: Over 11.5 Points

With Devin Vassell sidelined due to an adductor strain, Champagnie has stepped into a vital scoring role. He has been lights-out recently, averaging 17.9 PPG over his last seven starts. Given his increased volume and OKC's defensive focus on Wembanyama, Champagnie should see plenty of open looks.

2. Victor Wembanyama: Over 2.5 Blocks

In a game where he faces his primary rival, Chet Holmgren, expect Wembanyama to be hyper-active on the defensive end. He is currently averaging 3.3 blocks per game this season, and in high-profile matchups, his rim protection intensity usually ticks up.

3. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Over 31.5 Points

SGA is currently the second-leading scorer in the NBA at 31.9 PPG. In three games against the Spurs this season, he has averaged 28 points, but with the #1 seed on the line and a national TV audience, the MVP frontrunner is poised for a 30+ point explosion.

Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs: Devin Vassell (OUT - Adductor Strain).
OKC Thunder: Isaiah Hartenstein (OUT - Soleus Strain), Nikola Topić (OUT - Knee).

The absence of Hartenstein is significant for OKC; it places more pressure on Chet Holmgren to deal with the Spurs' size inside without a traditional backup center to absorb fouls.

The Prediction

The Pick: Spurs +6.5; Over 228.5

OKC is the more polished team right now, especially at home, but a 7.5-point spread feels high for a rivalry where the underdogs have actually won the last three head-to-head meetings. The Spurs' length will bother SGA, and Wembanyama should be able to exploit the Thunder's lack of frontcourt depth with Hartenstein out.