The San Antonio Spurs and NY Knicks meet Sunday in NBA action at Madison Square Garden. Here’s a Knicks vs Spurs Prediction. This article will include a Knicks vs Spurs Pick.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs beat the Raptors and Nets, and they play the 76ers next. The Spurs have won 16 of their last 19 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 118.5 points on 47.8 percent shooting and allowing 111.9 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.2 points and 11.3 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 19.1 points and 6.3 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer, and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.4 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 78.4 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.7 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Bucks, lost to the Cavs, and play the Raptors next. The Knicks have won 13 of their last 17 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting and allowing 111.7 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.7 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 20 points and 2.9 assists. OG Anunoby is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 4 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 78.6 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 35.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 11 Sunday home games.
- The Spurs have lost each of their last eight Sunday games against Atlantic Division opponents that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in five of their last six day games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 14 games as favorites when playing with a rest advantage.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last eight games as home underdogs following a win.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden against Southwest Division opponents that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Spurs and Knicks have gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Spurs’ last eight games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns is the only player in the league averaging a double-double while shooting at least 30% from three this season.
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.1) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (2.8) this season.
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.7).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.2).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (69.5%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (16.5).
Knicks vs Spurs Injury Report
Miles McBride is out for the Knicks.
David Jones, Garcia, and Mason Plumlee are out for the Spurs.
Knicks vs Spurs Prediction
The Spurs are probably the better team and they’re entering the territory where they’re getitng respect from oddsmakers regardless of where the game is played. However, we’re getting a bucket with a Knicks team that’s 22-8 SU at home. Also, the home team has won the last 9 games ebtween the Knicks and Spurs. Early start and a potential finals preview, MSG is going to be a zoo. I can’t turn down the Knicks at home in the underdog role. Give me the points.