The Oklahoma City Thunder are soaring above the rest of the NBA this season, but the San Antonio Spurs may just be their kryptonite \u2014 and that raises the stakes as the teams square off again on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n
San Antonio has handed OKC two of its four losses this season, and my Spurs vs Thunder predictions signal more promising signs from the visitors\u2019 young core as they visit Paycom Center.<\/p>\n
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Check out my NBA picks<\/a> for this December 25 clash, which stands out as the best gift on the five-game slate.<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder prediction<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder best bet: Stephon Castle Over 16.5 points (-105)<\/p>\n The backcourt battle usually gives the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> the upper hand, but the San Antonio Spurs’<\/a> fearless guards have proved they\u2019re up to the challenge.<\/p>\n While De\u2019Aaron Fox<\/a> brings the veteran savvy, Stephon Castle<\/a> is taking huge strides alongside him.<\/p>\n Castle has delivered some of his best performances this year against the Thunder. He poured in 24 points on 7-for-12 shooting in Tuesday\u2019s impressive 130-110 victory over OKC \u2014 including four triples \u2014 and he served up a 22-point effort in the NBA Cup semifinal.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n With Victor Wembanyama<\/a> still being eased back into the action off the bench, the Spurs need Castle to bring a scoring punch, and his relentless play was a key ingredient in San Antonio\u2019s 56% mark from the field earlier this week against SGA & Co.<\/p>\n For all the defensive intensity of Alex Caruso and Lu Dort, the Thunder haven\u2019t found a way to slow down Castle, and the second-year phenom has gone past this O\/U number in four straight outings while averaging 20.9 PPG in December.<\/p>\n With double-digit field goal attempts in every game this month, Castle\u2019s role in a humming Spurs offense puts him in great shape to nail this Over.<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder same-game parlay<\/p>\n Even with Wemby playing 25 minutes or fewer in all six games since returning, the Spurs are racking up victories. They\u2019ve won four in a row and eight of their last 10 outings.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n San Antonio is 17-12-1 ATS this season \u2014 plus, by taking the points, the visitors don\u2019t necessarily have to end the Thunder\u2019s 14-0 start at home.<\/p>\n Give me the Over on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander\u2019s<\/a> assists tally, too. He was terrific against the Spurs earlier this week, and he\u2019s dished at least eight dimes in three straight contests.<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder SGP<\/p>\n Stephon Castle Over 16.5 points<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 assists<\/p>\n Our “from downtown” SGP: Spur of the moment<\/p>\n Devin Vassell<\/a> is quietly shooting 43% from beyond the arc in December, and he\u2019ll have a big role to play here on both ends of the floor. He\u2019s drilled at least three 3-pointers in four of his last six games.<\/p>\n Advertisement<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder SGP<\/p>\n Stephon Castle Over 16.5 points<\/p>\n Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 assists<\/p>\n Devin Vassell Over 2.5 threes<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder odds<\/p>\n Spread: Spurs +9 | Thunder -9<\/p>\n Moneyline: Spurs +280 | Thunder -360<\/p>\n Over\/Under: Over 235.5 | Under 235.5<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder betting trend to know<\/p>\n The Spurs are 10-5 SU on the road this season. Find more NBA betting trends<\/a> for Spurs vs. Thunder.<\/p>\n How to watch Spurs vs Thunder<\/p>\n Location<\/p>\n Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK<\/p>\n Date<\/p>\n Thursday, December 25, 2025<\/p>\n Tip-off<\/p>\n 2:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n TV<\/p>\n Disney+\/ESPN2<\/p>\n Spurs vs Thunder latest injuries<\/p>\n Not intended for use in MA. 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