San Antonio Spurs (15-14) vs. NY Knicks (19-10)
December 25, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: NY Knicks -9.5; Over/Under: +226.5
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The San Antonio Spurs and NY Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a NY Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction. This article will include a NY Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Trail Blazers, lost to the 76ers, and they play the Nets, Timberwolves, and Clippers next. The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 111.6 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 112.7 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.8 points and 9.9 rebounds, while Devin Vassell is averaging 16.1 points and 2.4 assists. Jeremy Sochan is the third double-digit scorer and Julian Champagnie is dishing 1.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 34.6 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 44.8 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Pelicans and Raptors, and they play the Magic, Wizards, and Jazz next. The NY Knicks are averaging 117.3 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 109.9 points on 46.3 percent shooting. Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 24.7 points and 13.9 rebounds, while Jalen Brunson is averaging 24.6 points and 7.6 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer and OG Anunoby is grabbing 5 rebounds. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.3 percent from the free throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 42.6 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 16 road games against Eastern Conference opponents that held a winning record.
- The home team has won seven of the last eight games between the Spurs and Knicks.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Knicks’ last seven day games against Western Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four games as road underdogs following a road loss has gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (13.9) this season.
- Cameron Payne ranks 1st amongst qualified players for assist:turnover ratio (6.2) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for Blocks Per Game (4.0) this season.
- Chris Paul ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for assists per 36 minutes (10.6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent steals per game this season (6.9).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent rebounds per game this season (40.7).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q3 win percentage this season (69.0%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for blocks per game this season (7.0).
NY Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
The San Antonio Spurs are a young team, finding more success so far than most would have predicted, but they’re still not a team I trust against above-average competition. Also, the Knicks have been hit or miss at times throughout the season, but they’ve strung together four straight wins and covers. The Knicks have now covered 7 of their last 10 games. Even on Christmas and an early start, the Garden is sure to be rocking. That is a thick line, but the Knicks are slowly starting to figure things out. I’ll lay the points with the Knicks at home.
