San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction
| Game Time | 12:00 pm EST |
| San Antonio Spurs Line | +9 |
| New York Knicks Line | -9 |
| Total | 226 |
| TV: | NBA TV |
Below is a detailed analysis for San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks game.
PREGAME WARM-UP:
In the opening game of the 2024 NBA Christmas Day, the San Antonio are visiting the Madison Square Garden and the hosting New York Knicks. The Knicks have been one of the best teams in the East so far this season, and have been red-hot lately, as they have four consecutive wins, and will be playing their second consecutive home game. The Spurs have been playing much better as of late, having lost just twice in their last six games, but three of those wins were at home. Now they are on the road for the second straight game, where have been significantly worse than at home.
San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction
New York Knicks Injury Report: Mitchell Robinson is out
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report: No injuries
New York Knicks Form and Trends
The Knicks have a 19-10 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the East. The Knicks are 15-13-1 against the spread and 16-13 in over/under. New York has a 9-4 home record, but are 7-5-1 against the spread, with a +11.5-point differential. The Knicks are 9-2 in their last 11 games and 7-3 against the spread in their last 10. Under is 4-2 in their last 6 games.
The Knicks are coming off a 139-125 win over Toronto, as they shot with 59% from the field and 46% from beyond the arc. Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby led New York’s offense with 31 points apiece, adding 10 and 7 rebounds respectively.
Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks both in scoring with 24.7 points, and in rebounding with 13.9 per game, which is also the league-best. Jalen Brunson adds 24.6 points and a team-high 7.6 assists.
San Antonio Spurs Recent Form and Trends
The Spurs have a 15-14 record this season and are sitting on the 9th place of the West. The Spurs are 14-15 against the spread and 16-13 in over/under. San Antonio has a 4-7 road record, and are 5-6 against the spread with a -5.2-point differential. The Spurs are 4-2 in their last 6 games, and 3-0 against the spread in their last 3. Over is 6-2 in their last 8 games.
The Spurs are coming off a 106-111 loss in Philadelphia, even they shot better than the Sixers from the field (46% to 42%). Six San Antonio players reached double figures in scoring, led by Victor Wembanyama with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 8 blocks.
Wembanyama leads the Spurs both in scoring with 24.8 points, and in rebounding with 9.9 per game. Wemby also leads the NBA in blocks per game with 4. Devin Vassell adds 16.1 points per game.
Statistical Breakdown
Offensively, the Knicks average 117.3 points per game, which is the 7th-best in the NBA. They have the third-best field goal percentage, with 49.9%, and the second-best 3-point percentage, with 39.8%. Defensively, they allow 109.9 points per game (6th).
Offensively, the Spurs average 111.6 points per game, which ranks 19th in the NBA. They shoot 45.6% from the field (19th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (20th). Defensively, they are allowing 112.7 points per game (14th).
The Knicks are 5-2 in their last 7 overall meetings against the Spurs, but are 1-3 against the spread in their last 4 meetings. The Knicks are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings in New York, but are 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 meetings at home. Over is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings.
Prediction
In this San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction, the York are coming as -9 home favorites. The Knicks are rightfully favored, as they are the better team in this matchup, and the Spurs have been extremely weak on the road, with just three wins in nine road games. New York has been winning by more than 11 points per game at home, and they will be motivated to put on a show in front of their home crowd in Christmas Day. Take the New York Knicks and lay the -9 points at home. Nick’s Pick: New York Knicks -9
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