The NY Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meet Friday in NBA Game 2 at the Frost Bank Center. Here’s a Spurs vs Knicks Prediction. This article will include a Spurs vs Knicks Pick.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks look for an eighth straight road win to take a 2-0 series lead. The Knicks have won 12 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 118.9 points on 50.7 percent shooting and allowing 100.2 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.1 points and 2.8 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 19.5 points and 1.8 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 2.5 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 39.3 percent from beyond the arc and 76.2 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs need to win this game to have a realistic chance of winning the series. The Spurs have won 47 of their last 62 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 114.2 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 23.3 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Stephon Castle is averaging 19.1 points and 6.5 assists. De’Aaron Fox is the third double-digit scorer, and Dylan Harper is dishing out 2.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 80.1 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.6 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won each of their last 11 games after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have lost seven of their last eight road games against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last 11 games after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in five of their last six games against Western Conference opponents.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 12 games.
- The Spurs have lost five of their last six Game 2s of a playoff series.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last nine games following a road win.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in each of their last four games against Knicks teams that held a winning record.
Total Points Facts
- Fourteen of the last 16 NBA Finals games have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Spurs’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Each of the Knicks’ last four games as underdogs following a road win have gone UNDER the total points line.
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.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Karl-Anthony Towns has recorded 12+ rebounds in two consecutive appearances – equal-longest active streak of any player in the league (including playoffs).
- Jose Alvarado has scored 162 career points against the Spurs – most against any opponent (including the playoffs).
Matchup/League Facts
- 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).
- 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).
Spurs vs Knicks Injury Report
Mitchell Robinson is probable for the Knicks despite a hand injury.
The Spurs don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Spurs vs Knicks Prediction
Despite being on the Spurs all season and all playoffs, i did consider the Knicks and the points. We’re talking about a team that’s won 12 straight games and has covered 11 of those contests. How can you turn down this many points? This is simply not panicking after one game and sticking to a position. Now, if the Spurs get tripped again, all bets are off.
However, I didn’t fold in the OKC series and didn’t freak out after the Spurs lost to the Timberwolves in Game 1. The Spurs followed up that loss with a 38-point win in Game 2, by the way. Usually, when the favorite loses a series opener, it’s followed up with an ugly bounce-back. I know it’s strange to say that with a Knicks team that hasn’t lost in a month and a half. I’m still going to lay the points with the Spurs.