New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Preview
Betting on today’s Spurs and Knicks game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Knicks hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 223.5 points, and the Knicks are favored to win at home against the Spurs. Check out BetCoco for New York Knicks – San Antonio Spurs odds
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Head-to-Head and Key Stats
Last season, the Spurs and Knicks did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Knicks have the leg up at 2-1. However, against the spread the Spurs went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 224 points per game.
- In their last five road games, San Antonio has averaged 115 points per game while allowing 125 . The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- Across their last five home contests, New York has a 4-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 103 points per game.
- Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Knicks have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
Today, the Spurs are entering the action with an overall record of 3-4 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. Currently, the team is 11th in the Western Conference as well as 4th in the Southwest division.
San Antonio comes in with an overall ATS record of 3-4 so far this season. On the road, the Spurs have an ATS record of 2-2, as opposed to a 1-2 record against the spread when playing at home.
So far this season, the Spurs have an over/under record of 6-1-0. The average over/under line in their games stands at 228.5, and they have a 11.9 differential against the over/under line for this season.
In their recent game, the Spurs’ offense concluded with 111 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 114.6 points per contest. Currently leading the team in scoring is Victor Wembanyama who comes into today’s matchup averaging 19.4. Keldon Johnson also heads into the game with a PPG average of 16.9.
At present, the Spurs’ defense is ranked 29thth, allowing 125.9 points per game. In the current season, the Spurs defense has excelled, sitting 29thth in the NBA by allowing 125.9 points per game.
With a win over the Spurs, the Knicks will improve their record back to .500, as they are currently 3-4 overall this season. Currently, the team is 8th in the Eastern Conference as well as 3rd in the Atlantic division.
New York has an ATS record above .500, currently standing at 5-2 against the spread. This season, New York has a 3-1 record against the spread when they are the favorites, and they are 2-1 as underdogs.
So far, the majority of games for the Knicks have not surpassed the over/under lines, placing their over/under record at 1-6-0. The average over/under line in their games is 220.9 and they have a -14 differential vs. the over/under line this season.
The Knicks offense is coming off a game where they scored 111 points against the Clippers. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.6% and connected on 12 threes. Currently leading the team in scoring is Jalen Brunson who comes into today’s matchup averaging 22.1. RJ Barrett also heads into the game with a PPG average of 22.
Coming into today’s game, the Knicks’ defense is giving up an average of 102.4 points per contest. New York’s defense has been playing well, ranking 2ndth in the NBA with 102.4 points allowed per game.
In spite of being 9.5 point underdogs, we anticipate the Spurs winning this one 102-101.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Tips
- We like the Spurs on the moneyline (+341)
- The Spurs are also our pick on the spread at +9.5
- Our NBA model projects 203 points, and we suggest taking the under
New York Knicks Injury Report
No Injuries Reported
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
- Keldon Johnson – Wrist – Probable
- Devin Vassell – Groin – Doubtful
