The San Antonio Spurs are favored to win this matchup with their superior 37-16 record compared to the Phoenix Suns' 32-22 record as of mid-February 2026. The Spurs have been one of the season's surprises, projected to win 52.2 games after a seven-year playoff drought, while the Suns have exceeded preseason expectations but remain the underdog in this contest with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match starts at 1:30 AM UTC on February 20, 2026, which corresponds to 8:30 PM PST on February 19, 2026 for Phoenix-based teams and 10:30 PM EST for Eastern Time viewers.

The game will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas, home of the Spurs. The venue is located in downtown San Antonio and serves as the primary home court for the San Antonio Spurs franchise.

The San Antonio Spurs are predicted to win this matchup given their strong 37-16 record and impressive season trajectory with a projected 52.2 wins. Victor Wembanyama has been a standout performer with 24 consecutive double-doubles, and second-year guard Stephon Castle continues to improve, making the Spurs the betting favorites in this Western Conference showdown.

Historically, the Spurs have dominated the Suns in playoff matchups, including a 4-1 series victory in the 2007 Western Conference Finals where Amar'e Stoudemire averaged 37.0 points per game, and a 4-2 second-round series win in 2005. The Spurs' playoff success against Phoenix demonstrates their experience and execution in high-pressure situations.