The NBA wants to push new star Victor Wembaneyama over Christmas, but I don't think that will lead to competitive games right away.
The Knicks are heavy favorites on Wednesday, preparing to throw Karl-Anthony Towns against Wembane Yama, who is difficult to defend.
San Antonio is 14-15 against the spread this season, 8-10 against the spread, and has an average point differential of -6.1 points.
There were some funky rules in the NBA Cup, so it doesn't show up in the overall results, but they beat the Thunder this season and defeated the Warriors on November 23rd.
They will face the Knicks, who are in third place among the favorites to win the NBA Finals, with a record of 19 wins and 10 losses, and will continue to be a tough game that will attract attention from all over the world.
Knicks vs Spurs odds
| team | spread | money line | total |
|---|---|---|---|
| knicks | -9 (-110) | -400 | 223.5 or higher (-110) |
| spurs | +9 (-110) | +320 | Less than 226 (-110) |
Knicks vs. Spurs predictions
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The Knicks are known as one of the better teams in the NBA, ranking No. 6 in basketball in offensive net rating and starting to make inroads on defense as the No. 13 team on that side of the court.
Tom Thibodeau's group has been the third-best defensive group in the NBA over the past 10 games.
Over the last 15 games, the Knicks have the fourth-best overall net rating.
Spurs are well below that mark, rated 18th in their last 15 games, and there is no doubt that the lights will be bright on Christmas Day.
San Antonio is 11th worst in the league in 3-point field goal percentage (34.6 percent) but seventh-best in 3-point attempts per game (39.7 attempts).
There could be some swings in this Christmas Day game that give the Spurs hope, but on the other hand, if they don't make these shots, a big loss is expected.
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The Knicks are 15th in points per game over their last 10 games, while the Spurs are 13th, so they'll be looking to win the under for Christmas.
The Knicks are a super efficient machine that can get away with this.
Pick: Less than 223.5 (-110, bet365)
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