Knicks vs Spurs Expert Picks, Predictions & Betting Splits for Game 2

• Down 1-0, the San Antonio Spurs are hefty -225 favorites to even the NBA Finals with the New York Knicks
• New York has won 12 straight playoff games and have covered the spread in five straight
• Read below for the latest Knicks vs Spurs picks, predictions, updated odds and betting splites for Game 2

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The New York Knicks took the hit, then fired right back at the San Antonio Spurs, gutting out a road win to open the NBA Finals and steal home court advantage.

San Antonio will try to even the best-of-7 series before the series shifts to what will be an absolute madhouse at MSG for Games 3 and 4.

The books like the Spurs to fly East even in the series, pegging them as hefty Game 2 home favorites in the NBA odds.

Tip-off is scheduled tonight at 8:30pm ET from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, with ABC broadcasting nationally.

Read below as I share the latest Knicks vs Spurs odds, as well as my prediction and betting splits for Game 2.

Knicks vs Spurs Prediction

• Pick: Knicks +6.5 (-115 at BetMGM)

We are witnessing a clash between the two best defenses in the playoffs.

The Knicks lead the postseason with a suffocating 101.3 defensive rating, while the Spurs sit right behind them at 102.1. The Knicks’ ability to limit overall scoring makes them uniquely equipped to bog down the opposition.

In Game 1, the Knicks drew first blood with a 105-95 road victory. Despite the Spurs jumping out to a fast start, the Knicks clamped down defensively, outscoring the home team 57-40 in the second half. Jalen Brunson led the charge with 30 points, while Victor Wembanyama fought valiantly for a team-high 26 points, though he shot just 6-for-21 from the floor.

The Knicks won the battle in the paint, generating 23 second-chance points compared to the Spurs’ 14. Ball security was a massive differentiator, with New York committing just eight turnovers, while turning San Antonio over 13 times for 19 points.

New York is riding a ridiculous wave of momentum, and the betting trends suggest they are well-equipped to keep this contest highly competitive.

The Knicks are a flawless 5-0-0 against the spread (ATS) over their last five games and 9-1 ATS over their last 10 playoff matchups. Furthermore, they are an elite 7-1-0 ATS in away playoff games.

While the Spurs are desperate, laying 6.5 points of chalk feels too steep against a squad consistently outperforming expectations. My official play is taking the points.

NY Knicks vs SA Spurs Picks

Total Pick: Under 215.5 (-110 at BetMGM): The under has cashed in seven of 10 home playoff games. More importantly, the under has hit in two of the Knicks’ three games as an underdog. In elite defensive matchups, the under is 6-1 in the Knicks’ last seven games against top-10 scoring defenses. I am expecting a slow, halfcourt offense battle, making the under a sturdy wager.

Best Prop Pick: Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 points (-106 at DraftKings): If the Spurs are going to bounce back, they need their generational center to light the lamp early. Wembanyama’s points line sits at a highly wagerable 26.5 on DraftKings. I expect the offense to run entirely through him to stabilize the home team.

Knicks vs Spurs Odds and Betting Splits

The graphic above shows the best available odds, which are subject to change. Don’t forget to use theScore Bet promo code to bet on Knicks vs Spurs Game 2.

San Antonio is set up as a strong home favorite, getting -218 odds at DraftKings, while New York is getting nice +190 odds to win outright at BetMGM.

The Spurs are giving New York a big 6.5 points on their home floor, courtesy of FanDuel, while bet365 has San Antonio as just 5.5-point favorites.

The total also has variance, with Over bettors wanting to go to DK, where the line is 214.5 points, one full point less at BetMGM, which should attract the Under bettors.

Checking the NBA Public Betting Trends and Betting Splits, and there’s not a ton of decisveiness. The public is slightly leaning Spurs on the moneyline, with 68% of the bets, but just 54% of the money.

It’s even tighter on the spread, where the Knicks are getting 59% of the bets, but just 49% of the money to cover a +6 spread over at Caesars.

The total finds the most consensus, as 74% of the money and 69% of the bets are on the Over at 214.5 points.