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Knicks vs Spurs Picks and Predictions – Wednesday December 31, 2025
New York heads to San Antonio for a measuring stick game at the Frost Bank Center on Wednesday night, with both teams sitting at 23-9. The Knicks have found rhythm late in December and they bring a three-game win streak into this one after edging New Orleans 130-125 behind Jalen Brunson’s shot creation and late-game control.
The Spurs are in a small skid, dropping two straight and coming off a 113-101 loss to Cleveland, but the profile is still strong, especially at home where they are 11-4. With both offenses living in the high 110s to low 120s, the market is basically calling this a one-possession game. That feels right, but I see a cleaner path for the underdog to cover.
Tip is set for 7:00 PM with the game airing on MSG.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep an eye on the latest NBA odds for updates leading into tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks | +102 | +1.5 (-111) | 237.5 |
| San Antonio Spurs | -122 | -1.5 (-109) | 237.5 |
New York Knicks Betting Form
New York’s offense is playing fast without feeling rushed. They are scoring 120.8 points per game, sitting near the top of the league, and the efficiency is real with a 56.2 effective field goal percentage. The shot profile is balanced: Brunson bends defenses in the half court, they have enough spacing to punish help, and they are not wasting possessions with empty early-clock looks.
The win over New Orleans was a good snapshot of why this group is covering numbers in December. Brunson controlled tempo and kept the Knicks stable late, while OG Anunoby gave them clean offense and extra possessions with his work on the glass. When New York is getting second-chance points and limiting live-ball turnovers, their floor against the spread rises.
If you want the macro view, the New York Knicks stats and results tell the same story: high-end scoring with a defense that tightens after halftime. For availability, check the linked New York Knicks injury report before betting anything pregame.
San Antonio Spurs Betting Form
San Antonio’s offense is also humming at 119.5 points per game, and they are doing it with real shot quality. They are hitting 48.3% from the field, which matters in a matchup where both teams can trade makes for long stretches. Victor Wembanyama is the centerpiece, but the Spurs have enough playmaking around him to keep the ball moving and punish switches.
The Cleveland loss is the kind of game that can distort perception. San Antonio did not shoot well enough, and once they fell behind, the half-court reps turned into tougher looks. That’s the risk when you’re laying points in a coin-flip matchup, especially if you do not create a big turnover edge. Still, the Spurs’ defense has been reliable most nights, allowing 113.6 points per game, and the home form is legitimate at 11-4.
For a deeper look at recent results and splits, use the San Antonio Spurs schedule and stats. Make sure you confirm availability with the San Antonio Spurs injury report, because any late scratch changes the spread, the total, and the live-betting plan.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Matchup Breakdown
This game is about which team gets more high-value attempts without needing a heater. Both offenses can score, so the edge often comes from the “quiet” areas: turnover margin, offensive rebounds, and free throw rate. New York’s best path is keeping the Spurs out of transition, forcing them to execute against a set defense, then leaning on Brunson to win late-clock possessions.
San Antonio’s best path is speeding up the game just enough to create cracks. If they can force New York into cross-matches and early help, the rim opens up and the total becomes very live. The Spurs also need Wembanyama’s rim presence to show up in ways that do not always hit the box score: deterring drives, shrinking the paint, and turning Knicks possessions into midrange bailouts.
From a betting lens, I keep coming back to how close the baseline projection is. In tight spreads, I would rather be holding points with the team that has the steadier late-game organizer, and that’s New York with Brunson. If you want a quick refresher on how to price that kind of edge into spread and total decisions, the NBA betting guide and the broader expert betting guide do a solid job framing those spots.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Knicks +1.5. This is a razor-thin matchup on paper, but New York’s current form is not just wins, it is offensive stability with a defense that can get stops when it has to. If this turns into a one-possession game in the final two minutes, I trust the Knicks’ ability to generate a good look more consistently.
On the total, 237.5 is high but not crazy for these profiles. Both teams can get there if the pace stays elevated and the whistle is active. The risk for an over ticket is a slower third quarter stretch where both defenses settle into half-court coverage and possessions get longer. I slightly lean over, but I’m more comfortable tying my strongest opinion to the spread.
If you like the Spurs side, you’re basically betting that home form plus size at the rim creates enough separation that New York cannot hang in the second half. That can happen, but I think the market is already pricing it.
Best Bet: Knicks +1.5 (-111)
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