Knicks vs. Spurs predictions, odds, spreads, start time: 2026 NBA Finals picks for Game 1

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999, and the San Antonio Spurs await. The Spurs are the same franchise that ended the Knicks’ streak 27 years ago. New York reached the 2026 NBA Finals on an 11-game winning streak, outscoring opponents by 23.8 points per game and posting the highest point differential in NBA history. San Antonio reached the finals by beating the Thunder in seven games in the Western Conference finals. During the regular season, the Knicks and Spurs split their four meetings, with each team winning on the other’s home floor. Mitchell Robinson (hand) is listed as questionable for New York.

Tipoff from the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio is set for 8:30 pm ET. San Antonio is a 4.5 point favorite in the latest Thunder vs. Spurs from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under for the total points earned is 217.5. Before making any Knicks vs. Spurs, check Thunder vs. Spurs from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned more than $10,000 per $100 player bet profit on its top NBA picks over eight plus seasons. The model enters the 2026 NBA Finals on an impressive 26-10 streak (72%) in the top NBA picks broadcast this season. Anyone who follows their NBA betting tips in sportsbooks and betting systems may have seen huge profits.

Now, the model has compared the Knicks vs. Spurs 10,000 times and recently revealed its preferred NBA picks and betting predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see the model selection. Here are a few NBA odds and NBA betting lines for Spurs vs. Knicks:

Top Knicks vs. Spurs predictions

After 10,000 plays of Thunder vs. Spurs, the SportsLine model is exceeding the total (217.5). Four of the Knicks’ last five games have been shutout, and two of the three have been over the Spurs.

The SportsLine model projects five Knicks players to score 11 points or more, led by Jalen Brunson with 25 points. Victor Wembanyama is expected to lead the Spurs with 29 points, three San Antonio players are expected to score 15 points or more. The model projects a combined score of 218, making it a Top Value Pick for anyone targeting the NBA parlay betting. See the Knicks vs. Spurs on SportsLine, and you can betting Over on Knicks vs. Spurs on FanDuel here:

How to pick the Knicks vs. Spurs

After simulating the Knicks vs. Spurs 10,000 times, the model also says that one side of the distribution hits more than 50% of the time. You can head over to SportsLine to see the NBA’s model selection.

So who wins the Knicks vs. Spurs, and which side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side Knicks vs. Spurs spread back, all from a model that returned more than $10,000 to the NBA’s top-rated draft picks, and found.