| MATCHUP | New York Knicks | San Antonio Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-9 | 23-9 |
| Spread | +2.5 -112 | -2.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 236.5 (-108) | Under 236.5 (-112) |
| Where | Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX | |
| When | Wednesday, December 31, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | NBA TV | |
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks beat the Pelicans and Hawks, and they play the Hawks next. The Knicks have won 22 of their last 28 games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 120.1 points on 47.9 percent shooting and allowing 112.9 points on 46 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.1 points and 3.4 rebounds, while Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging 22.3 points and 3 assists. Mikal Bridges is the third double-digit scorer, and OG Anunoby is dishing 1.9 assists. The NY Knicks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.1 percent from the free-throw line. The NY Knicks are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 46.2 rebounds per game.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs lost to the Jazz and Cavs, and they play the Pacers next. The Spurs have won 22 of their last 33 games.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 120.4 points on 48.6 percent shooting and allowing 113.6 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 23.7 points and 11.8 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox is averaging 21.6 points and 6.2 assists. Stephon Castle is the third double-digit scorer and Devin Vassell is dishing 2.5 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 36.7 percent from beyond the arc and 79 percent from the free throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.9 rebounds per game.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won 25 of their last 26 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have lost each of their last six games at Frost Bank Center against Spurs teams that held a winning record.
- The Spurs have covered the spread in each of their last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents following a loss.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Spurs have lost each of their last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The underdogs have won four of the Knicks’ last five games at Frost Bank Center.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 11 of their last 12 games against Eastern Conference opponents after losing as favorites.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in 11 of their last 13 games as road underdogs against Southwest Division opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last five games as favorites have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Twelve of the Knicks’ last 14 games at Frost Bank Center have gone OVER the total points line.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Dylan Harper is one of only 12 players in the league to have recorded 10+ assists without a turnover in a game this season.
- Harrison Barnes ranks 19th amongst qualified players for FT% (88.7%) this season.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Jalen Brunson ranks 7th amongst qualified players for points per game (29.4) this season.
- Miles McBride ranks 13th amongst qualified players for 3P% (44.2%) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Spurs have missed the playoffs in six consecutive seasons – second-longest active streak in the NBA.
- The Spurs rank 3rd in the league for opponent free throws made per game this season (17.4).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for rebounds per game this season (46.3).
- The Knicks rank 3rd in the league for opponent offensive rebounds per game this season (10.3).
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Injury Report
Stephon Castle is questionable for the Spurs. Devin Vassell is out.
The Knicks will be without Landry Shamet, Josh Hart, and Mitchell Robinson. Ariel Hukporti is questionable.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Prediction
The Spurs will be up for this game after two questionable losses, but they’re potentially down two rotation players in Vassell and Castle. The Knicks have injuries of their own, but they continue to find ways to win, and you don’t get them in the underdog role often. This will be just the fifth time this season the Knicks have been underdogs. The underdog has also covered 5 of the last 7 games between the Knicks and Spurs. I’ll take a stab with the Knicks and the free bucket.