Knicks vs. Spurs – Game 1, 2026 NBA Finals: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Update (June 3)

Against The Spread (ATS): 4.5 points (Spurs -4.5)
Over/Under (OU): 218.5 (Over)
Prediction: Spurs 114-108 Knicks

Money Line:

• The Spurs are -185 to win, while the Knicks are +154.
• Both teams have balanced squads, with the Spurs having an average age below 26.
• The Knicks have more veterans in their squad, but also feature a unique Villanova trio of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges.

Against The Spread:

• In the 2026 NBA postseason, the Spurs averaged 112.7 points per game, while the Knicks averaged 116.5 points per game
• Against their playoff opponents, the Spurs averaged 5.6 points more per game, and the Knicks averaged 6.4 points more per game.

Over/Under:

• For the Spurs, Victor Wembanyama led the squad in the 2026 NBA Playoffs with 23.2 points per game, followed by Stephon Castle with 19.2 points per game. Apart from them, De’Aaron Fox averaged 16.4 ppg while Dylan Harper scored 13.1 ppg.
• For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson led the squad in the postseason with 26.9 points per game, followed by OG Anunoby with 19.7 points per game. Apart from them, Karl-Anthony Towns averaged 16.9 ppg while Mikal Bridges scored 14.6 ppg.

Spurs vs. Knicks: Injury Update

• The Spurs faced a major concern regarding De’Aaron Fox, which was later cleared by head coach Mitch Johnson.
• For the Knicks, Mitchell Robinson is a key concern, who is listed as Day-to-Day with a finger injury.

The Spurs and the Knicks faced each other in the 2025 NBA Cup final, and the New York-based franchise clinched the victory. While the Knicks would want to repeat their NBA Cup victory, the Spurs would be eager to take revenge.