New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup

Check out our free Spurs vs Knicks prediction for this NBA matchup in New York. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this regular season NBA matchup.

  • The Spurs come in at 15-14.
  • San Antonio has an effective field goal percentage of 53% (20th).
  • The Spurs are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Knicks.
  • The Knicks will be hosting the Spurs and hold a 19-10 record.
  • Defensively, New York are giving up 109.9 points per game.
  • The Knicks are coming off a 139-125 win vs. the Spurs.

Spurs vs Knicks Prediction

At 12:00 ET, the Knicks will host the Spurs at Madison Square Garden. New York is favored by 9.5 points and has won four straight games. The over/under line is set at 224.

This non-conference matchup will be televised on ABC. The Spurs are 15-14 and currently sit 9th in the Western Conference. San Antonio is a +323 underdog and will look to snap New York's four-game win streak.

Spurs vs. Knicks Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NBA
  • Teams: San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks
  • Where: New York at Madison Square Garden
  • Date: Wednesday, December 25th
  • Betting Odds NY -9.5, SA +323 | NY -417 O/U 224

Spurs Preview: Are the Spurs Ready for a Win at New York?

The Spurs fell to 15-14 on the season after a 111-106 road loss to the 76ers on Monday. San Antonio entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and covered the spread, losing by five. The total points for the game ended at 217, just under the 217.5-point line.

A 12-0 run by the 76ers turned the game in their favor, stretching the score from 64-58 to 76-58. San Antonio tried to rally in the 4th quarter, outscoring Philadelphia 31-27, but couldn’t complete the comeback.

Victor Wembanyama knocked down 6 threes at a 46.2% clip, finishing with 26 points and 9 rebounds in the Spurs' loss to the 76ers. Wembanyama hit 11 points in the 3rd quarter, while Stephon Castle added 13 of his 17 points in the same period.

Julian Champagnie contributed 15 points, all in the 4th quarter. The Spurs hit 15 threes, shooting 33.3% from deep and 45.7% overall from the field.

The Spurs put together a strong defensive effort in the 1st quarter, holding the 76ers to just 19 points, but a 36-point 3rd quarter from Philadelphia proved costly in San Antonio's 111-106 loss. Despite the setback, the Spurs limited the 76ers to 41% shooting from the field.

San Antonio allowed 16 threes on 36% shooting from beyond the arc and sent the 76ers to the line 23 times, where they made 17 free throws. The Spurs gave up 9 offensive rebounds while recording 4 steals and 12 blocks.

Knicks Preview: Can the New York Offense Score Enough at Home?

San Antonio dropped to 15-14 on the season after a 111-106 road loss to the 76ers on Monday. The Spurs were +5.5 point underdogs, and they covered the spread, losing by five. The total points for the game were 217, just under the 217.5 O/U line.

Philadelphia’s 12-0 run stretched their lead from 64-58 to 76-58, but the Spurs fought back, outscoring the 76ers 31-27 in the 4th quarter after trailing 84-75 going into the final period.

The Knicks shot 59.3% from the field and hit 17 threes at a 45.9% clip in their 139-125 win over the Raptors. OG Anunoby and Karl-Anthony Towns each scored 31 points, with Anunoby hitting 4 threes and shooting 86.7% from the field.

Anunoby scored 16 points in the 3rd quarter, while Towns added 11 in the 3rd and 10 in the 1st. Cameron Payne also hit 4 threes, finishing with 19 points, 11 of which came in the 2nd quarter.

Despite giving up 125 points, the Knicks managed to secure the win against the Raptors. They had a strong defensive showing in the 2nd quarter, allowing just 24 points, but struggled in the 4th, where they gave up 43 points.

New York allowed Toronto to shoot 54% from the field, including 39% from three, where the Raptors made 11 threes. The Knicks sent the Raptors to the line 37 times, where they hit 30 free throws. Defensively, the Knicks recorded 9 steals and 1 block.

Spurs vs Knicks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last three road games, San Antonio has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 105 points per game.
  • The Knicks are 3-2 ATS in their last home games and 5-0 straight-up.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Spurs have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 1-2.
  • The Knicks have played well in their last five games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 3-2 against the spread.

Spurs vs Knicks Prediction

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