The San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks meet Wednesday in NBA Game 4 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 look to keep the trend alive of the road team winning every game in this series. The Spurs have won 7 of their last 10 road playoff games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 113.8 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 105.3 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.1 points and 10.6 rebounds, while Stephon Castle is averaging 19 points and 6.3 assists. De’Aaron Fox is the third double-digit scorer, and Dylan Harper is dishing out 2.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 79.5 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.9 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks haven’t lost back-to-back games since April 20-23. The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 117.6 points on 49.9 percent shooting and allowing 101.3 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 19.9 points and 1.8 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 2.7 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.1 percent from beyond the arc and 76.5 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 30.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won 13 of their last 14 games.
- The Spurs have lost six of their last seven games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last six games after winning as underdogs.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in eight of their last nine games.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The underdogs have won each of the Spurs’ last four games.
- The Knicks have lost four of their last seven games as favorites against Western Conference opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last eight games against Southwest Division opponents following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the last nine games between the Spurs and Knicks.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last eight road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last eight NBA Finals Game 4s has gone UNDER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games as favorites against the Spurs have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Mitchell Robinson ranks 1st amongst qualified players for rebounds per 36 minutes (16.1) this season.
- Karl-Anthony Towns ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for rebounds per game (11.9) this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.1) this season.
- Luke Kornet has recorded 39 games with 1+ assists and zero turnovers this season – most of any player in the league.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.0).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q4 opponent points per game this season (25.3).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 points per game this season (31.9).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for H1 points per game this season (62.2).
Knicks vs Spurs Injury Report
The Spurs don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Mitchell Robinson is probable for the Knicks despite a hand injury.
Knicks vs Spurs Prediction
I’ve been on the Spurs all season and in the playoffs, but I did fade them in Game 3. I thought the Spurs were cooked, as the kids say. I’m honestly not sure who is going to win this game, as the Knicks have a horseshoe up their behind, but the Spurs have had their chances in every game this series. People seem to forget the Spurs have had a double-digit lead in all three games.
I’m going to go back to the side I’ve been on all season and will live or die with the results. I’ve pounded the table for the Spurs all season, and we’ve cashed endlessly as they’re 58-44-2 ATS on the season. When the Spurs lock in defensively and Wemby is aggressive, they’re the better team in this series, as the opening odds indicated. I’ll grab the free bucket with the Spurs.