Spurs vs Knicks Prediction & Best Bets for NBA Cup Final

Spurs vs Knicks Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for NBA Cup Final

The NBA Cup Final in Las Vegas features the New York Knicks taking on Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, with New York entering as one of the league’s hottest teams.

This preview breaks down the spread pick, key matchup edges, and same-game parlay angles for bettors ahead of tip-off at T-Mobile Arena.

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Spurs vs Knicks Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NBA Cup Final

Caley's prediction: Knicks take NBA Cup.

Spurs vs Knicks Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Tonight’s NBA Cup Final

Caley's prediction: Knicks take NBA Cup.

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Dec 16 • 8:30 PM ET

Expert Spread Pick and Matchup Overview

NY 55 %

SA 45 %

EXPERT PICK - SPREAD

New York -2.5 (-115)

When the NBA Cup was introduced, this is the kind of final it was built for.

The New York Knicks versus Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs, with the brightest lights shining in Las Vegas. And while New York enters as one of the league’s hottest teams, Wembanyama and company arrive with momentum of their own after stunning the previously unstoppable Thunder.

My Spurs vs. Knicks predictions and NBA picks break down this epic NBA Cup Finals matchup below.

Spurs vs Knicks Prediction

Spurs vs Knicks prediction

Spurs vs Knicks best bet: Knicks -2.5 (-115)

Victor Wembanyama gave a glimpse of the future when he led the San Antonio Spurs to a shocking 111-109 upset as 10-point underdogs over the Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals.

However, the Spurs will face consecutive tough matchups, as the New York Knicks, winners of nine of their last 10 outright and against the spread, are arguably playing better basketball than anyone in the NBA at the moment.

So, how will this clash be decided? The 3-point line will be the key.

Both teams rely on the 3-ball. San Antonio ranks ninth in both 3-point makes per game and 3-point percentage. New York ranks fourth and sixth in those categories.

However, both could also improve their numbers when it comes to defending the 3-point line. San Antonio ranks 26th in opponent 3-point shooting percentage and 22nd in made threes per game. New York is 16th and 24th.

Here's the difference: OG Anunoby has returned for the Knicks recently and dramatically improved their perimeter defense. During this 10-game stretch, New York leads the NBA in opponent 3-point shooting percentage at just 32%.

The Knicks are the better shooting team overall and have the better perimeter defense. On top of that, this line appears to be a little bit of an overreaction to San Antonio's win over OKC.

With that being the case, laying the points with New York at less than one possession makes sense, as the Knicks aim to win their first trophy for anything in a long, long time.

Spurs vs Knicks Same-Game Parlay

Spurs vs Knicks same-game parlay

OG Anunoby’s defense is a major storyline, but he is a true 3-and-D threat, too. He's a career 37.7% shooter from deep, and that's up to 40.8% in 16 games this season. He's also 9-for-17 (52.9%) from beyond the arc over his last three games, hitting 3+ twice during that stretch.

Victor Wembanyama hauled down nine rebounds in just 20 minutes of action against the Thunder. With some added minutes in this game, he should hit double digits on the glass tonight.

Spurs vs Knicks SGP (Core Build)

Knicks -2.5
OG Anunoby Over 2.5 threes
Victor Wembanyama Over 9.5 rebounds

Expanded "From Downtown" SGP

Our "from downtown" SGP: Knicks trending up!

Moving the ball is something teams have to do to somewhat neutralize Wembanyama's length. Josh Hart is averaging 5.7 assists over his last 10 games, going Over 5.5 seven times during that period.