| MATCHUP | San Antonio Spurs | New York Knicks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 62-20 | 53-29 |
| Spread | +2.5 -118 | -2.5 -102 |
| Moneyline | +110 | -130 |
| Total | Over 215.5 (-115) | Under 215.5 (-105) |
| Where | New York Stadium | |
| When | Monday, June 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ABC | |
San Antonio Spurs Betting Preview
The San Antonio Spurs need to win to have any real chance of winning this series. The Spurs haven’t lost 3 straight games since April 2025.
The San Antonio Spurs are averaging 113.7 points on 46.3 percent shooting and allowing 105 points on 41.3 percent shooting. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 23.6 points and 10.7 rebounds, while Stephon Castle is averaging 18.8 points and 6.4 assists. De’Aaron Fox is the third double-digit scorer, and Dylan Harper is dishing out 2.6 assists. The San Antonio Spurs are shooting 35.9 percent from beyond the arc and 79.6 percent from the free-throw line. The San Antonio Spurs are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 47.4 rebounds per game.
NY Knicks Betting Preview
The NY Knicks have a chance to all but end this series with a win and a 3-0 lead. The Knicks have won 13 straight games.
The NY Knicks are averaging 118.1 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 100.4 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Jalen Brunson is averaging 26.6 points and 2.9 rebounds, while OG Anunoby is averaging 19.3 points and 1.9 assists. Karl-Anthony Towns is the third double-digit scorer, and Mikal Bridges is dishing out 2.8 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 30.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 45.3 rebounds per game.
Why the New York Knicks will win
- The Knicks have won each of their last 13 playoff games.
- The Spurs have lost seven of their last eight games at Madison Square Garden.
- The Knicks have covered the spread in each of their last nine night games following a road win.
- The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight playoff games as underdogs following a loss.
Why the San Antonio Spurs will win
- The Spurs have won four of their last five games as underdogs following a loss.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in seven of the last eight games between the Spurs and Knicks.
- The Knicks have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games as favorites against Western Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Spurs’ last seven playoff road games has gone OVER the total points line.
- Seven of the Knicks’ last eight games as favorites following a road win have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last four NBA Finals games has gone UNDER the total points line.
New York Knicks Player Facts
- Josh Hart is one of only three players to have recorded a triple-double off the bench this season.
- Mikal Bridges is one of only seven players in the league to have recorded 7+ steals in a game this season.
San Antonio Spurs Player Facts
- Stephon Castle is one of only five players to have recorded a 40+ point triple-double this season.
- Julian Champagnie is one of only 11 players in the league to have made 10+ threes in a game this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Knicks rank 2nd in the league for opponent steals per game this season (7.3).
- The Knicks rank 29th in the league for blocks per game this season (3.9).
- The Spurs rank 1st in the league for Q1 win percentage this season (69.5%).
- The Spurs rank 2nd in the league for point differential per game this season (+8.3).
San Antonio Spurs vs New York 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.
San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction
I strongly considered the Spurs and the points, as they’ve competed in this series and could easily be up 2-0. People only focus on the results, but may forget that the Spurs have had double-digit leads in both games. These games have been close, and with a tweak here and there, this is a different series. However, the Spurs have also shown their youth in these games, and I doubt playing in MSG is going to calm the nerves. This venue is going to be a zoo, and it will take a different level of focus to win.
Also, the Knicks have won 13 straight games and have covered 12 of those games. At some point, we have to follow the money train until the tickets stop cashing. I’d love to see the Spurs make a series of this, but the value is with the Knicks and a small number at home given this historic run they’re on.