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Knicks +4.5 (-110)Spurs -4.5 (-110)<\/p>\n
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218.5 (Over -110\/Under -110)Knicks vs. Spurs How to WatchDate: Wednesday, June 3\u00a0Time: 8:30 p.m. ESTVenue: Frost Bank CenterHow to Watch (TV): ABCSeries: Tied 0-0Knicks vs. Spurs Injury ReportsKnicks Injury ReportMitchell Robinson — questionableSpurs Injury ReportKnicks vs. Spurs Best NBA Prop BetsKnicks Best NBA Prop BetJalen Brunson OVER 6.5 Assists (-128)<\/p>\n
Earlier today, I shared in my NBA Best Bets column \u2013 Peter\u2019s Points<\/a> \u2013 why Brunson is a great prop target in Game 1:\u00a0<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson is averaging 6.6 assists per game during the Knicks\u2019 playoff run, which is actually down from the regular season when he put up 6.8 assists per night.<\/p>\n Still, the All-NBA guard is averaging over 10 potential assists per game, and he\u2019s cleared 6.5 assists in all three of his games against the Spurs in the 2025-26 season, putting up eight dimes in the Knicks\u2019 NBA Cup win.\u00a0<\/p>\n If the Spurs defend Brunson similarly to how they attacked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, there are going to be a lot of playmaking opportunities for the Knicks star. SGA averaged 8.9 assists per game in the Western Conference Finals against San Antonio, and Brunson has more offensive weapons around him to rely on with the Knicks being much healthier than the Thunder were.<\/p>\n Even though he\u2019s only averaging 6.6 assists per game this postseason, the Knicks star still has cleared this line in six of his 14 playoff games.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Spurs Best NBA Prop BetVictor Wembanyama OVER 1.5 3-Pointers Made (-170)<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama has faced the Knicks six times in his career (including the NBA Cup loss), and he\u2019s taken a ton of 3-pointers against them, even since Mike Brown became the head coach:\u00a0<\/p>\n Nov. 8, 2023: 0-for-4 from 3March 29, 2024: 4-for-9 from 3\u00a0Dec. 25, 2024: 6-for-16 from 3Dec. 16, 2025: 2-for-6 from 3 (in 25 minutes)Dec. 31, 2025: 2-for-2 from 3March 1, 2026: 1-for-7 from 3<\/p>\n So, Wemby has taken 15 3-pointers in three games against New York this season, and he\u2019s cleared this line in four games against the Knicks since coming into the league.\u00a0<\/p>\n This postseason, Wembanyama is shooting 37.0 percent from 3 on 4.8 attempts per game, and he\u2019s coming off a series with OKC where he made two or more shots from deep in five of his seven games.<\/p>\n The Knicks were 21st in the league in opponent 3-pointers made per game in the regular season, and I\u2019d expect Wembanyama to be aggressive from deep in Game 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n Knicks vs. Spurs Prediction and Pick<\/p>\n Another play from today\u2019s Peter\u2019s Points<\/a>, I\u2019m taking the Spurs to win and cover in Game 1, something I eluded to in an early prediction story on Tuesday<\/a>:\u00a0<\/p>\n The Spurs dominated at home in the regular season, but they\u2019ve dropped at least one home game in every round in the playoffs.\u00a0<\/p>\n Despite that, I think they\u2019re going to win Game 1 of this series.\u00a0<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s defense was dominant against a short-handed Oklahoma City team in the Western Conference Finals, and while the Knicks have more depth and offensive talent than the Jalen Williams-less Thunder, I do think rust plays a factor in Game 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n New York fell behind by 22 points in the first quarter of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals after a long layoff, but it was able to rally and win in overtime against a Cavs team that simply isn\u2019t on the same level as these Spurs. If New York falls behind big on Wednesday night, a comeback against a Wemby-led defense is going to be extremely tough.\u00a0<\/p>\n Plus, the Knicks had the benefit of playing Game 1 at home in the last two rounds against teams that won Game 7 less than 48 hours before tip off. That isn\u2019t the case with the Spurs, who have had three days off to prepare for this series.\u00a0<\/p>\n The Knicks struggled a bit on the road in the regular season, going 22-19 straight up, including a loss in San Antonio. Meanwhile, the Spurs are 26-20-1 against the spread when favored at Frost Bank Center.<\/p>\n This series is going to be an interesting chess match, but I wouldn’t be shocked if the Spurs defense takes Game 1 as the Knicks get back into the swing of things after over a week off.\u00a0<\/p>\n Pick: Spurs -4.5 (-110 at DraftKings)<\/a><\/p>\n Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n Find Peter Dewey’s\u00a0NBA betting record here<\/a>\u00a0(futures included). You can also follow my daily plays on \u00a0BetStamp here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Claim the latest\u00a0DraftKings promo code<\/a>\u00a0offer today. Sign up and get\u00a0$200 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n
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