Spurs vs. Thunder prediction, best bets: OKC gets revenge vs. Victor Wembanyama in season opener

Malik Smith predicts the Oklahoma City Thunder will defeat the San Antonio Spurs on the moneyline in their NBA season opener. The matchup serves as a rematch following the Spurs' Game 7 victory over the Thunder in the previous Western Conference Finals. San Antonio enters the game as 2.5-point favorites at home, with the over/under total set at 231.5 points.

Smith argues that a healthier Thunder squad featuring versatile defender Jalen Williams will fare much better defensively against Victor Wembanyama. The writer notes that injuries to Williams and Ajay Mitchell previously forced an unsustainable offensive burden onto Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, making Oklahoma City a strong pick to prevail.