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Spurs‑Thunder Game 5 preview and Golden Knights sweep odds

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Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals pits the Oklahoma City Thunder against the San Antonio Spurs at the Paycom Center, with the series knotted at 2‑2. The Thunder enter as 4.5‑point favorites despite missing Ajay Mitchell (calf) and possibly Jalen Williams (hamstring). Both teams have scored roughly 444 points each this week, setting up a tight showdown. The winner advances to the NBA Finals.

Meanwhile in Las Vegas, the Golden Knights aim to complete a sweep of the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 of the Western Conference Final. Vegas leads the series 3‑0 and holds a 54% win probability per the SportsLine model, with goalie Carter Hart posting a .942 save percentage. A tighter line than -105 may better reflect their dominance. A win sends Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final.

Baseball action features Boston vs. Atlanta and San Francisco vs. Arizona, but the Red Sox draw attention after signing lefty Ranger Suarez to a five‑year, $130 million contract. Suarez boasts a 0.42 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in his last four starts, earning Boston a +1.5 run‑line edge. SportsLine assigns a B‑grade to the Red Sox bet, underscoring value for bettors. The Giants also carry a run‑line advantage.