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2026 NBA Odds and Picks
Spurs favored to win 2026 NBA season opener.
In brief
Spurs favored to win 2026 NBA season opener. The SportsLine Projection Model backs the Spurs as 5.5-point favorites to cover after a loss to the Thunder in the 2026-27 season opener. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Friday NBA Games
Knicks vs. Celtics at 7 p.m. ET, Hawks vs. Hornets at 7 p.m. ET, and Rockets vs. Spurs at 9:30 p.m. ET.
SportsLine Model Backs Spurs
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned nearly $19,000 in profit for $100 players since 2018.
Spurs -4.5 Favorite
Spurs -4.5 (-118) to cover as 5.5-point favorites after opening night loss to Thunder.
Karl-Anthony Towns Under 3.5 Assists
Karl-Anthony Towns, Knicks, Under 3.5 assists (+104) with foul trouble expected.
Jalen Johnson Over 38.5 Points
Jalen Johnson, Hawks, Over 38.5 Total Points + Assists + Rebounds (-111) with 40 points last season.
Spurs Championship Outlook
Spurs expected to win 2026 NBA championship with Victor Wembanyama as key player.
What it means
The SportsLine Projection Model backs the Spurs as 5.5-point favorites to cover after a loss to the Thunder in the 2026-27 season opener.
