The Knicks (-442) are currently favored by 9.5 points over the Spurs (+339) in a non-conference matchup. The over/under line is 211 points.

San Antonio (17-56) has won two straight games and is currently 15th in the Western Conference. New York (44-28) has a three-game win streak and is 3rd in the East.

NEW YORK KNICKS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK

The Pick: San Antonio Spurs +9.5

This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:00 ET on Friday, March 29th.

WHY BET THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 110-102 in favor of the Knicks.
  • Our projections have Jalen Brunson finishing with Jalen Brunson points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • From the field, we have the Knicks finishing with a field goal percentage of 47.3% and knocking down 14 threes.

Will New York Find a Way to Win on the Road?

The Knicks have won three straight games and are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-28. In the Atlantic Division, they are in 2nd place.

This season, the Knicks have been favored in 41 of their 72 games and have a record of 32-9 as the favorite. They have also covered the spread in their last three games and have an ATS record of 40-31 this season.

New York’s O/U record for the season is 27-44-1, and the over has hit in their last two games. On average, their games have finished with 219.9 points, and today’s O/U line is set at 211.

In their most recent game, the Knicks defeated the Raptors by a score of 145-101. The O/U line for that game was 211.5, and New York covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites.

Despite being one of the slowest-paced teams in the league, the Knicks have been able to find success on the road this season. They are averaging 114.2 points per game away from home compared to 110.7 points per game at Madison Square Garden.

When it comes to three-point shooting, the Knicks are 15th in the league at 36%. On average, they are making 13.2 three-pointers per game, which is 12th in the NBA.

So far this season, the Knicks have outscored the NBA scoring average in 41.7% of their games. In terms of field goal percentage, they are 22nd in the league at 46%.

Not only do the Knicks’ overall defensive numbers look good, as they are 2nd in the league in points allowed. New York has also been playing well on defense of late, ranking 27th in the league over their last three games at 97.7 PPG allowed. When it comes to forced turnovers, the Knicks are forcing 12.3 per game, which is 11th in the league. They also come into the game sitting 28th in blocked shots at 4.2 per game.

Can the Spurs Pull Out the Win as Home Underdogs?

San Antonio has won two straight games as the underdog and will look to make it three in a row today against the Knicks. As the underdog, the Spurs have gone 12-54 this season.

In their most recent game, the Spurs defeated the Jazz by a score of 118-111. They were 4-point underdogs going into the game and have now covered the spread in two straight games.

The Spurs’ ATS record for the season is 37-36, including an 18-18 record at home and 19-18 record on the road. They have covered the spread in three straight road games.

San Antonio’s O/U record for the season is 36-36-1, and their games have averaged 231.1 points per game. Today’s O/U line of 211 is lower than all of their previous games.

Currently, the Spurs are 15th in the Western Conference with a record of 17-56. In non-conference games, they are 6-22 and 1-13 against other teams in the Southwest Division.

When playing at home, the Spurs are averaging 113.1 points per game, which is 20th in the league. Overall, they are 23rd in scoring at 111.9 points per game. San Antonio has outscored the NBA scoring average in 45.2% of their games this season.

San Antonio is 4th in pace this season, averaging 101.1 possessions per game. In terms of field goal percentage, the Spurs are 24th in the league at 46%. From beyond the arc, they are 29th in three-point shooting at 34%.

When it comes to assists, the Spurs are 2nd in the NBA at 29.7 per game. In terms of free throws, San Antonio is 25th in made free throws at 15.7 per game. Overall, they are 27th in true shooting percentage.

As they prepare for the upcoming game, the Spurs is focused on shoring up their defense, as they are currently allowing an average of 119.2 points per game (25th). For the season, San Antonio is ranked 27th in fewest fouls per game. Team’s are averaging 21.2 free-throws per game vs. the Spurs and have an overall field goal percentage of 49.2%.