San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction, Picks & Odds | NBA Tuesday

Emirates NBA Cup Final Betting Preview: Spurs vs Knicks

The San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in the Emirates NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and confirmed starting lineups.

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our prediction is for the Knicks to win. New York have a strong chance of beating the Spurs and the -143 makes plenty of appeal.

The San Antonio Spurs edged the Oklahoma City Thunder 111–109 at T-Mobile Arena in the semifinals. Devin Vassell dropped 23 points, as Victor Wembanyama finished with 22 and De'Aaron Fox 22.

The New York Knicks come into this matchup on a five-game winning streak, having advanced to the final with a 132–120 semifinal win over the Orlando Magic at T-Mobile Arena. Offensively, Jalen Brunson led the charge with 40 points, while Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 29 and OG Anunoby 24.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Spurs beat the Knicks when the teams last met. It was a 120-105 scoreline at Frost Bank Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Knicks victories.

NBA Reg. Season	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L

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Confirmed Starting Lineups

San Antonio Spurs lineup: De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, Luke Kornet, Devin Vassell, Harrison Barnes.

New York Knicks lineup: Josh Hart, OG Anunoby, Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Karl-Anthony Towns.

San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

With Knicks available at -143 to win this Emirates NBA Cup Final, we see value backing them on the moneyline.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NBA handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Spurs vs Knicks stats:

• Knicks have won 5 consecutive games.
• Knicks have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Knicks have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Knicks have won 6 of their last 10 games against Spurs.

Knicks Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.8% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

The Knicks are available at a range of odds on the spread. If you are looking for more juice, then check out the latest betting lines and choose from the available spreads.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Devin Vassell Over 2.5 Assists +140

Devin Vassell (Spurs) has racked up Over 2.5 assists in 4 of the past 5 games. We can therefore place a Player Assists bet at +140 with confidence, with our pick expected to cover the line.

Latest Devin Vassell Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-118

Assists

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Rebounds

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-118

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OG Anunoby Over 4.5 Rebounds -132

OG Anunoby (Knicks) has finished with Over 4.5 rebounds in 3 straight games. There is odds of -132 available when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest OG Anunoby Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-110

Assists

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

Rebounds

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

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Correct Score Prediction

Spurs 116 - 120 Knicks

We’re expecting a close game so it might be worth going for the Knicks to win by a 120-116 scoreline. You can get a huge price and we should hopefully get a run for our money.

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San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites New York Knicks are regarded as likeliest victors for this NBA game and the -143 about them triumphing means a 59% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, San Antonio Spurs are trading at +120.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 233.5. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 233.5, this selection is available at -114.

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Moneyline

Spurs

+120

Knicks

-143

Point Spread

Spurs +2.5

-106

Knicks -2.5

-114

Total Points

Under 233.5

-106

Over 233.5

-114

The favorite to score most points is Jalen Brunson. You can get -112 that he scores Over 30.5 points or -120 that he goes Under.

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 30.5

-112

Under 30.5

-120

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 21.5

-109

Under 21.5

-122

De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)

Over 20.5

-118

Under 20.5

-114

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)

Over 19.5

-118

Under 19.5

-114

Stephon Castle (Spurs)

Over 17.5

-132

Under 17.5

-103

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 17.5

-120

Under 17.5

-110

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 15.5

-125

Under 15.5

-106

Devin Vassell (Spurs)

Over 14.5

-114

Under 14.5

-118

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 14.5

-106

Under 14.5

-127

Dylan Harper (Spurs)

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-122

Harrison Barnes (Spurs)

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-100

Julian Champagnie (Spurs)

Over 7.5

-135

Under 7.5

+102

Jordan Clarkson (Knicks)

Over 7.5

+104

Under 7.5

-139

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-112

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-127

Under 6.5

-106

De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-161

Stephon Castle (Spurs)

Over 5.5

-132

Under 5.5

-100

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-159

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 3.5

+135

Under 3.5

-182

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-103

Dylan Harper (Spurs)

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-179

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)

Over 2.5

-108

Under 2.5

-123

Devin Vassell (Spurs)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

+135

Karl-Anthony Towns (Knicks)

Over 11.5

+102

Under 11.5

-135

Victor Wembanyama (Spurs)

Over 8.5

+102

Under 8.5

-135

Josh Hart (Knicks)

Over 8.5

-100

Under 8.5

-133

Mitchell Robinson (Knicks)

Over 6.5

-108

Under 6.5

-122

Stephon Castle (Spurs)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-132

OG Anunoby (Knicks)

Over 4.5

-149

Under 4.5

+112

Mikal Bridges (Knicks)

Over 4.5

+118

Under 4.5

-159

Julian Champagnie (Spurs)

Over 4.5

-103

Under 4.5

-130

De'Aaron Fox (Spurs)

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+117

Devin Vassell (Spurs)

Over 3.5

-114

Under 3.5

-118

Harrison Barnes (Spurs)

Over 3.5

-108

Under 3.5

-123

Jalen Brunson (Knicks)

Over 2.5

-147

Under 2.5

+110

Dylan Harper (Spurs)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

San Antonio Spurs Stats

New York Knicks Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 237.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 126.10 pts and allowed 111.10 pts in the last 10 games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 224.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Over 228.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 114.20 pts and allowed 109.80 pts in the last 10 games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 32.20 (58%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 14.60 (38%)
• Free Throws Made: 17.90 (76.17%)
• Rebounds: Total 48.1, Offensive 11.90, Defensive 36.20
• Assists: 32.10
• Blocks: 7.20
• Steals: 8.60
• Turnovers : 12.30
• Personal Fouls: 17.90

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• 2-Pointers Made: 28.10 (57%)
• 3-Pointers Made: 13.80 (35%)
• Free Throws Made: 16.60 (76.85%)
• Rebounds: Total 42.8, Offensive 9.30, Defensive 33.50
• Assists: 28.00
• Blocks: 4.10
• Steals: 7.50
• Turnovers : 12.10
• Personal Fouls: 20.10

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

New York Knicks Confirmed Lineup

3 Josh Hart

8 OG Anunoby

11 Jalen Brunson

25 Mikal Bridges

32 Karl-Anthony Towns

San Antonio Spurs Confirmed Lineup

4 De'Aaron Fox

5 Stephon Castle

7 Luke Kornet

24 Devin Vassell

40 Harrison Barnes

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Division Conference League

East Atlantic	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L

East Central	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L

East Southeast	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

West Northwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

West Pacific	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L

West Southwest	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L

Eastern Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

Western Conference	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L

NBA	W	L	PCT	PPG	OPP PPG	DIFF	Home	Road	Div	Conf	Last 10	Strk
Thunder	64	18	0.78	119	107.9	11.1	34-8	30-10	12-4	41-11	7-3	2L
Spurs	62	20	0.756	119.8	111.5	8.3	32-8	30-12	13-3	36-16	8-2	1L
Pistons	60	22	0.732	117.8	109.6	8.2	32-9	28-13	12-4	39-13	8-2	3W
Celtics	56	26	0.683	114.9	107.2	7.7	30-11	26-15	10-6	36-16	8-2	2W
Nuggets	54	28	0.659	122.1	116.9	5.2	28-13	26-15	11-5	36-16	10-0	12W
Lakers	53	29	0.646	116.3	114.6	1.7	28-13	25-16	10-7	33-19	7-3	3W
Knicks	53	29	0.646	116.5	110.1	6.4	30-10	23-19	14-3	35-17	6-4	1L
Cavaliers	52	30	0.634	119.5	115.4	4.1	27-14	25-16	11-5	33-19	7-3	1W
Rockets	52	30	0.634	115.2	110	5.2	30-11	22-19	10-6	29-23	9-1	1W
Timberwolves	49	33	0.598	118	114.6	3.4	26-15	23-18	9-7	31-21	5-5	2W
Hawks	46	36	0.561	118.5	116	2.5	24-17	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	1L
Raptors	46	36	0.561	114.6	111.8	2.8	24-17	22-19	5-12	33-19	6-4	1W
Magic	45	37	0.549	115.7	115.1	0.6	26-16	19-21	9-8	26-26	7-3	1L
76ers	45	37	0.549	115.9	116.1	-0.2	23-18	22-19	9-7	27-25	6-4	2W
Suns	45	37	0.549	112.6	111.1	1.5	25-16	20-21	10-7	29-23	5-5	1W
Hornets	44	38	0.537	116	111.2	4.8	21-20	23-18	11-5	26-26	6-4	1W
Heat	43	39	0.524	120.9	118.5	2.4	26-15	17-24	10-7	27-25	5-5	2W
Clippers	42	40	0.512	113.8	112.6	1.2	23-18	19-22	10-6	25-27	6-4	1W
Trail Blazers	42	40	0.512	115.5	115.8	-0.3	24-17	18-23	7-9	29-23	7-3	2W
Warriors	37	45	0.451	114.6	115.2	-0.6	22-19	15-26	7-9	24-28	3-7	3L
Bucks	32	50	0.39	110.6	116.8	-6.2	19-22	13-28	9-7	21-31	3-7	1L
Bulls	31	51	0.378	116.3	121.5	-5.2	18-23	13-28	4-12	19-32	2-8	2L
Mavericks	26	56	0.317	114.1	119.6	-5.5	16-25	10-31	4-12	14-37	3-7	1W
Pelicans	26	56	0.317	115.5	120	-4.5	17-24	9-32	7-9	17-34	1-9	2L
Grizzlies	25	57	0.305	114.7	120.7	-6	14-27	11-30	6-10	19-33	1-9	8L
Kings	22	60	0.268	111	121	-10	15-26	7-34	4-12	14-38	3-7	1L
Jazz	22	60	0.268	117.6	126	-8.4	14-27	8-33	1-15	12-40	1-9	1L
Nets	20	62	0.244	105.9	115.9	-10	12-29	8-33	3-13	14-37	3-7	3L
Pacers	19	63	0.232	112.4	120.4	-8	11-30	8-33	4-12	15-37	3-7	2L
Wizards	17	65	0.207	112.9	124.9	-12	11-30	6-35	2-14	11-41	0-10	10L

• W = Wins
• L = Losses
• PCT = Winning Percentage
• PPG = Points Per Game
• OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
• DIFF = Average Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Road = Away Record
• Div = Division Record
• Conf = Conference Record
• Last 10 = Record last 10 games
• Strk = Current Streak

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