New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Predictions & Picks – Spurs To Win NBA Finals Series Opener

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01 Jun 2026
Leigh Copson 01 Jun 2026
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New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Predictions & Picks

San Antonio are tipped to cover as they win the series opener in the NBA Finals.

Victor Wenbanyama has been a ‘cheat code’ for the Spurs during the playoffs, with his supporting cast delivering at crucial times, and that combination can lead them to a Game 1 win at home.

  • San Antonio Spurs are 12-0-0 ATS in their 12 playoff wins
  • San Antonio Spurs won the regular season meeting at home
  • The Over has cashed in 10 of San Antonio’s last 12 games
  • The Over has hit in 7 of New York’s previous 10 games

Head To Head

  • San Antonio Spurs lead the all-time series 64-48
  • New York Knicks on 114-89 when the two teams last met on March 1

New York Knicks Form

New York booked their place in the NBA Finals by following up a series win over Atlanta with series sweeps of both Philadelphia and Cleveland.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-18 vs Atlanta Hawks W 113-102
Apr-20 vs Atlanta Hawks L 106-107
Apr-23 at Atlanta Hawks L 108-109
Apr-26 at Atlanta Hawks W 114-98
Apr-28 vs Atlanta Hawks W 126-97
Apr-30 at Atlanta Hawks W 140-89
May-04 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 137-98
May-06 vs Philadelphia 76ers W 108-102
May-08 at Philadelphia 76ers W 108-94
May-10 at Philadelphia 76ers W 144-114
May-19 vs Cleveland Cavaliers W 114-104 OT
May-21 vs Cleveland Cavaliers W 109-93
May-23 at Cleveland Cavaliers W 121-108
May-25 at Cleveland Cavaliers W 130-93

San Antonio Spurs Form

San Antonio have secured their spot in the NBA Finals having eliminated Portland, Minnesota and Oklahoma City.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-19 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 111-98
Apr-21 vs Portland Trail Blazers L 103-106
Apr-24 at Portland Trail Blazers W 120-108
Apr-26 at Portland Trail Blazers W 114-93
Apr-28 vs Portland Trail Blazers W 114-95
May-04 vs Minnesota Timberwolves L 102-104
May-06 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 133-95
May-08 at Minnesota Timberwolves W 115-108
May-10 at Minnesota Timberwolves L 109-114
May-12 vs Minnesota Timberwolves W 126-97
May-15 at Minnesota Timberwolves W 139-109
May-18 at Oklahoma City Thunder W 122-115 2OT
May-20 at Oklahoma City Thunder L 113-122
May-22 vs Oklahoma City Thunder L 108-123
May-24 vs Oklahoma City Thunder W 103-82
May-26 at Oklahoma City Thunder L 114-127
May-28 vs Oklahoma City Thunder W 118-91
May-30 at Oklahoma City Thunder W 111-103

Verdict

New York are red-hot and rested going into this, but we lean towards San Antonio at home.

The Spurs did win the regular season meeting, and Wenbanyama has been dominant during this postseason run.

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