A potential preview of the 2026 NBA Finals takes place on Sunday afternoon.
The San Antonio Spurs visit the New York Knicks on Sunday, with the game airing on ABC. It marks the final meeting between the teams this season (they've split the series so far, adding intrigue to this rubber match). Without question, this is a high-profile afternoon matchup pitting one of the West's top surprises (Spurs riding strong play and youth) against an Eastern contender (Knicks pushing for top seeding with veteran scoring and defense).
San Antonio has been one of the league's breakout stories in 2025-26. They've excelled with balanced scoring (118.6 PPG, 6th in NBA), strong defense (112.0 PPG allowed, top-10), and a +6.6 net rating. Victor Wembanyama continues to dominate as a two-way force, supported by a revamped roster blending youth and additions. Recent form has been strong (wins in key games), positioning them firmly in the top tier of the West standings.
New York sits at 37-21, with a dominant home record and strong metrics (a high 3PT% of 37.5% and a solid net rating). Jalen Brunson leads in scoring/assists 27 PPG, 6+ APG, Karl-Anthony Towns provides interior scoring/rebounding (12 RPG), and the team ranks high in efficiency. They've been consistent but have faced depth challenges due to injuries.
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San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks Betting at Bookmaker
Madison Square Garden in New York is the venue for the matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Tipoff time is at 1 p.m. ET with television coverage on ABC.
Sharps favor the Spurs based on an elite record (top West, strong net rating, Wembanyama dominance), road success, and their ability to upset bigger names, making them appealing contrarian plays.
The casual sector is likely to back the Knicks due to home-favorite bias at MSG, the Brunson/Towns clutch narrative, and the ABC national TV spotlight.
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are 42-16 straight up, 31-25-2 against the spread, and 23-35 over/under the total. San Antonio has covered eight of its last 10 games. While the Spurs have gone over the total in seven of their previous nine matchups. San Antonio is 2nd in the Western Conference playoff standings. San Antonio is two games behind the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference playoff race.
San Antonio ranks 6th in scoring offense, 8th in field goal percentage, 20th in 3-point field goal percentage, 15th in free throw percentage, and 3rd in offensive rebounding. The Spurs rank 8th in scoring defense, 4th in field goal percentage allowed, 12th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 9th in defensive rebounding.
New York Knicks
The New York Knicks are 37-22 straight up, 29-29-1 against the spread, and 28-31 over/under the total. New York has covered in two of its last nine games. While the Knicks have gone under the total in five of their previous eight matchups. New York is 3rd in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. New York is seven games behind the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
New York ranks 9th in scoring offense, 13th in field goal percentage, 5th in 3-point field goal percentage, 13th in free throw percentage, and 6th in offensive rebounding. The Knicks rank 6th in scoring defense, 7th in field goal percentage allowed, 15th in 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 5th in defensive rebounding.
Spurs at Knicks Betting Trends
Overall, in the series between the Spurs and Knicks, San Antonio covered the spread in five of the last eight meetings. The Spurs and Knicks went over the total in seven of their last eight meetings.
Specifically in New York, San Antonio paid in four of their last seven games against the Knicks. The Knicks and Spurs went over the total in four consecutive games at Madison Square Garden.
Spurs at Knicks Bookmaker Best Bets
Overall, this shapes up as a competitive, entertaining game with the Spurs' youth/energy vs. the Knicks' experience/home court. Sharps expect a close one, potentially decided in the 4th with San Antonio getting the cash, at the bare minimum.
Main Pick: San Antonio Spurs
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Victor Wembanyama Over the Scoring and Rebounds Totals
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