This is a Western Conference Finals rematch on opening night, and both teams still win games the same way. They guard first, they play slow in the half court and they make every possession earn its points.

Betting angle

Under 231.5 (-114). Chet Holmgren is back for Oklahoma City, which restores the rim protection that made the Thunder defense whole. San Antonio is missing Harris and Quaintance, which trims the Spurs scoring depth on a night when the first unit will already be grinding against an elite defense. Two defensive teams in a rematch with real history do not open the season in a track meet. Take the under.

Watch Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET on NBC and Peacock from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.

Key Facts

  • Line: Thunder at Spurs under 231.5 (-114)
  • Tip: Tuesday 9:30 PM ET, Frost Bank Center, San Antonio
  • TV: NBC and Peacock
  • Angle: WCF rematch between two defensive teams, Holmgren back for OKC and the Spurs missing Harris and Quaintance