San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction & Picks - NBA
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The NBA Finals will continue on Friday night with Game 2 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for Game 2 between the Spurs and the Knicks.
The Knicks continued their outstanding play in Game 1, beating the Spurs by a score of 105-95. New York has now won 12 games in a row, dating back to the first round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The Knicks had just four players score in double figures in Game 1, shot 41% from the field, and 31% from the three-point line.
As for the Spurs, they had decent production in Game 1, with four players scoring in double figures. However, San Antonio shot just 36% from the field and 26% from the three-point line, something they have not experienced much throughout the playoffs.
Game 1 was a defensive slugfest, which very well could happen again in Game 2. However, given how consistent the Knicks have been in the playoffs, there is reason to believe they will once again keep this game close.
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San Antonio Spurs - New York Knicks: Form Analysis
There is no question that the Knicks are the hottest team in the NBA right now, and they head into Game 2 of the NBA Finals with a ton of momentum. New York has especially been good on the road in the playoffs, having won seven of eight games. They have also covered the spread in seven of their eight road games.
“The New York Knicks have won 12 consecutive games in the NBA Playoffs. ”
As good as the Spurs have been throughout the playoffs, they have been inconsistent at home. San Antonio has won six of their 10 home games in the playoffs and has covered the spread in six of their 10 home games as well.
The Spurs clearly showed signs of fatigue in Game 1, having just finished a seven-game series with the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. That being said, San Antonio cannot afford to have another lackluster performance in Game 2, making this a must-win game, even this early in the series.
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Players list
J. Champagnie
S. Castle
D. Fox
J. Hart
J. Brunson
M. Bridges
K. Towns
O. Anunoby
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D. Harper
J. McLaughlin
L. Waters III
H. Barnes
C. Bryant
M. McBride
T. Kolek
J. Alvarado
J. Clarkson
L. Shamet
M. Diawara
J. Sochan
P. Dadiet
San Antonio Spurs & New York Knicks Squad Analysis
As expected, Jalen Brunson led the New York Knicks in Game 1 with 30 points. Other top contributors on the Knicks included Karl-Anthony Towns, who scored 18 points and had 12 rebounds, OG Anunoby, who scored 17 points, and Landry Shamet, who scored 13 points off the bench.
While the Knicks did not shoot the ball at a high level in Game 1, they did take advantage of their free throws, going 16 of 18. Further, they ended the game on an 11-0 run to win comfortably and take a 1-0 series lead.
“Jalen Brunson is averaging 27.1 points per game for the New York Knicks in the NBA Playoffs.”
The Spurs also had four players score in double figures in Game 1. San Antonio’s leading scorer was Victor Wembanyama, who scored 26 points and had 12 rebounds; Stephon Castle, who scored 17 points; Julian Champagnie, who scored 16 points; and Dylan Harper, who scored 16 points off the bench.
San Antonio held the advantage in rebounding in Game 1, but had 13 total turnovers that led to 19 points for New York.
San Antonio Spurs - New York Knicks Key Points
- The Knicks are 12-0 SU in their last 12 games
- New York is 7-1 ATS on the road in the playoffs
- San Antonio is 6-4 SU at home in the playoffs
- San Antonio is 6-4 ATS at home in the playoffs
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Our San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Prediction
Despite losing by 10 points in Game 1, the Spurs remain the clear favorite for Game 2. That being said, the Knicks still look to be the best betting option. New York has simply been too consistent in the playoffs to believe they will not keep this game close.
Even in their two losses back in the first round, the Knicks lost by one point in both games. There is a good chance that the Spurs will bounce back in Game 2 with a win to even the series, but considering how the Knicks have played on the road in the playoffs, our San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks prediction is: New York Knicks +5.5.San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks - Other Interesting Picks
Over 214.5 Total Points
Game 1 of this series went well under the total, but more points should be expected in Game 2. For starters, both teams shot the ball poorly in Game 1. This could have been due to the fact that the Knicks had a long layoff between the Eastern Conference Finals and Game 1 of the Finals, and the Spurs just had a series against the Oklahoma City Thunder that went the distance.
Now in Game 2, where the Spurs are already desperate for a win, they are likely to be much more efficient from the field. The same goes for the Knicks, who are looking for a commanding series lead with Game 3 in New York looming over the next couple of days.
Therefore, given the situation that is already unfolding in the NBA Finals, backing Over 214.5 Total Points will be our play.
Jalen Brunson to Score 25+ Points
Our third pick for Game 2 of the NBA Finals will target Jalen Brunson to score at least 25+ points. Brunson scored a game-high 30 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, and it could be argued that he had a below-average game. At least from a shooting perspective, Brunson shot 12 of 31 from the field and 2 of 9 from the three-point line.
Brunson is now averaging 27.1 points per game in the playoffs and has scored at least 25 points in 10 of the Knicks’ 15 playoff games. For that reason, backing Brunson to score at least 25+ points will be our play.
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