The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs collide at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night. Here’s a Spurs vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Knicks Pick.
New York Knicks Betting Preview
The New York Knicks have been in terrific form as they’ve won 15 of their last 18 games overall and they will be aiming for a fourth straight victory after sneaking past the Pelicans in a 130-125 road win on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the team with 28 points and 10 assists on 10 of 23 shooting, OG Anunoby added 23 points with 11 rebounds while Mohamed Diawara chipped in with 18 points on seven of nine shooting. As a team, the Knicks shot 48 percent from the field and 20 of 44 from the 3-point line as they trailed for most of the contest despite scoring 72 points in the first half. But they allo changed in the fourth quarter where they closed the final 3:36 on a crucial 16-8 run to secure the narrow win on the road.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
Meanwhile, the San Antonio Spurs have been in great form as they’ve won eight of their last 11 games overall, but they will be looking to snap a two-game skid after getting routed by the Cavaliers in a 113-101 loss on Monday. Victor Wembenyama led the team with 26 points and 14 rebounds, Stephon Castle added 15 points with eight assists while De’Aaron Fox chipped in with 14 points. As a team, the Spurs shot just 39 percent from the field and seven of 31 from the 3-point line, but they kept the Cavaliers in check in the first half to take an 11-point lead. Before their poor shooting came back to bite them in the fourth quarter where they got outscored by 17. 37-23. Devin Vassell had a quiet game of just seven points on three of 10 shooting while Harrison Barnes shot just one of seven from the field for his three points.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 15 games as home favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six road games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Spurs’ last four games.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in each of the Spurs’ last five games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of the Spurs’ last nine games as home favorites against the Knicks have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four road games against the Spurs following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Victor Wembanyama ranks 1st amongst qualified players for blocks per game (3.0) this season.
- Keldon Johnson ranks 1st amongst qualified Guards for FG% (58.3%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded 11+ rebounds in four consecutive appearances – longest active streak of any player in the league.
- Mikal Bridges ranks T4th amongst qualified players for steals per game (1.7) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.2).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (75.0%).
- The Knicks rank 1st in the league for Q2 points per game this season (31.3).
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.0).
Spurs vs Knicks Prediction
The Knicks are still missing Josh Hart, Landry Shamet and Michell Robinson, while the Spurs have ruled out Devin Vassell with Stephon Castle listed as questionable. The Knicks have been one of the hottest teams in the league for a while now, they have won their last three games, and they already beat the Spurs by 124-113 back in the NBA Cup Finals. The Spurs were able to continue to rack up wins since the last meeting but are coming into this one fresh off a bad loss to the Cavaliers. The Spurs open as slight favorites at home, which isn’t a surprise, but the Knicks have the clear edge when it comes to close games because they have the reliable Brunson. I think that’s going to be the difference in a close one here.