The Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov 8. Today’s game is set for 7:30 ET and will be shown on ESPN. New York comes into this game as 9.5-point favorites with the total set at 223.5. Keep reading to get our Knicks vs. Spurs player props and predictions.
Knicks vs. Spurs Odds
- Spread: Knicks -9.5
- Total 223.5
Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Nov 8
- Time: 7:30 ET
- Location: Madison Square Garden, New York NY
- TV: ESPN
Spurs Betting Trends
- Over their last five games, the Spurs have an over/under record of 4-1 and are 2-3 vs. the spread.
- The Spurs are 3-2 ATS in their last road games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, San Antonio has an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 4-6 straight up.
Knicks Betting Trends
- In their last five games, the Knicks have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 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.
- Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Knicks have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 6-4.
Is a Road Win Possible for San Antonio?
The Spurs enter today’s matchup with an overall record of 3-4 and will look to pull off an upset as +9.5 point underdogs. The Spurs have a 2-2 record on the road this season, compared to their 1-2 record when playing at home.
In their latest game, the Spurs offense put up 111 points against the Pacers. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 42.6% and made 8 threes. The team’s top scorer is Victor Wembanyama, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 19.4, while Keldon Johnson also carries a PPG average of 16.9 into the game.
This season, the Spurs defense has been impressive, holding the 29th position in the league while permitting an average of 125.9 points per contest.
Can the Knicks Secure a Win at Home?
Today, the Knicks are entering the action with an overall record of 3-4 and have achieved a 1-2 record over their last three games. Away from their home court, the Knicks have a 2-2 record this season, in contrast to their 1-2 record at home.
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. The top scorer for the Knicks was Julius Randle with 27 points, while RJ Barrett also added 26 to the scoreboard.
The Knicks’ defense is presently ranked 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 102.4 points per contest.
Knicks vs. Spurs Player Prop
A player prop we are looking at is Keldon Johnson and his points prop of 18.5. Currently, the over for this prop is sitting at a payout of -125 while the under is at -109. According to our projections, Keldon Johnson is expected to record 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists. Regarding his points prop, we recommend taking the over at 18.5.
The Prop: Keldon Johnson Over 18.5 Points (-125)
Knicks vs. Spurs Predictions
For a pick on the point-spread in this Knicks vs. Spurs matchup, our bet is to grab the Spurs at +9.5. Even though our projections have the Knicks winning 104-102, we see the Spurs as the play on the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the line is currently at 223.5, and our model projects the Spurs and Knicks to reach a combined total of 206 points. Our bet is on taking the under.
The Pick: Spurs +9.5 | -110 at Fanduel Sportsbook