Knicks vs Spurs Prediction, Odds, Best Bets & Team Props – NBA, Mar. 29

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Mar 29, 2024, 4:31 PM
  • The Knicks are -8.5 favorites vs. the Spurs
  • Total (Over/Under): 211.5 points
  • Watch the game on BSSW | MSG

The New York Knicks visit Frost Bank Center to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00pm EDT in San Antonio, TX.

The Knicks are betting favorites in this NBA matchup, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-105).

The Knicks vs Spurs Over/Under is 213.5 total points for the game.

So far this NBA season, the Knicks are 38-31 against the spread, while the Spurs are 37-36 against the spread.


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Knicks vs. Spurs Odds, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
New York Knicks-9.5 -105O 213.5 -110-400
San Antonio Spurs +9.5 -115U 213.5 -110+310

Spurs vs Knicks Prediction for Tonight’s Game:

The winning team model predicts the Knicks will win Friday‘s game with 82.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups for both Knicks and Spurs.

Spurs vs Knicks Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread (ATS) trends, the model predicts the Knicks will cover the spread for Friday‘s game with 61.0% confidence.


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  • The New York Knicks have hit the Game Total Under in 34 of their last 47 games (+19.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the 1H Game Total Under in 52 of their last 83 games (+18.50 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Moneyline in 42 of their last 66 games (+15.75 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have hit the Team Total Under in 26 of their last 37 games (+14.70 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have covered the 1Q Spread in 27 of their last 43 away games (+12.30 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 39 of their last 79 games (+18.95 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 4Q Moneyline in 30 of their last 51 games (+16.95 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have covered the 4Q Spread in 33 of their last 51 games (+13.20 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the Game Total Under in 27 of their last 42 games (+12.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 21 of their last 40 games (+12.15 Units / 29% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Knicks have gone 38-31 (+3.9 Units / 4.92% ROI).

  • 44-28 against the Moneyline (+12.7 Units / 6.94% ROI)
  • 28-44 against the Over for game total points (-20.4 Units / -25.76% ROI)
  • 44-28 against the Under for game total points (+13.2 Units / 16.67% ROI)

Against the spread this NBA season, the Spurs have gone 37-36 (-2.6 Units / -3.24% ROI).

  • 17-56 against the Moneyline (-18.3 Units / -23.57% ROI)
  • 34-37 against the Over for game total points (-6.7 Units / -8.34% ROI)
  • 37-34 against the Under for game total points (-0.4 Units / -0.5% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only covered the 2Q Spread in 28 of their last 75 games (-25.65 Units / -29% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 68 games (-23.65 Units / -33% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 2Q Moneyline in 22 of their last 75 games (-23.35 Units / -30% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 28 of their last 74 games (-19.60 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The San Antonio Spurs have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 72 games (-19.40 Units / -23% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1H Game Total Over in 29 of their last 83 games (-30.15 Units / -32% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 85 games (-26.30 Units / -28% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 34 of their last 85 games (-24.30 Units / -25% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 37 games (-20.50 Units / -47% ROI)
  • The New York Knicks have only hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 33 of their last 76 games (-16.05 Units / -18% ROI)

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New York Knicks: Keys to the Game vs. the San Antonio Spurs

The Knicks are undefeated (7-0) when their opponents turns the ball over 20 or more times since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .562

The Knicks are 12-4 (.750) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among NBA teams; League Avg: .453

The Knicks are 15-2 (.882) when shooting 50% or better from the field this season — 10th-best in the NBA. The Spurs have allowed opponents to shoot 49% this season — T-6th-worst in the NBA.

The Knicks are 9-3 (.750) when forcing 10 or more steals this season — 8th best among NBA teams; League Avg: .572

San Antonio Spurs: Keys to the Game vs. the New York Knicks

The Spurs are 2-18 (.100) when forcing fewer than 5 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .416

The Spurs were winless (0-36) when allowing their opponent to shoot 40% or better from three last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .297

The Spurs are 4-45 (.082) when allowing 15 or more three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .327

The Spurs were 1-13 (.071) when scoring fewer than 10 second chance points last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: .444

Injury Report: Spurs vs. KnicksFriday‘s Game, Mar. 29

  • Marcus Morris Sr. (San Antonio Spurs): Not Injury Related, Out
  • Charles Bassey (San Antonio Spurs): Knee, Out For Season
  • OG Anunoby (New York Knicks): Elbow, Out
  • Duane Washington Jr. (New York Knicks): Thumb, Game Time Decision
  • Julius Randle (New York Knicks): Shoulder, Out
  • Mitchell Robinson (New York Knicks): Ankle, Out

New York Knicks Offensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 24.2 assists per game (1,741 assists/72 games) this season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 26.7

The Knicks have averaged 19.0 offensive rebounds per game (2,923 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

The Knicks averaged 12.8 fast break points per game (1,050 points/82 games) last season — tied for 8th lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 14.0

The Knicks averaged 18.9 offensive rebounds per game (1,549 rebounds/82 games) last season — tied for 2nd best among NBA teams; League Avg: 16.3

San Antonio Spurs Offensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs averaged 23% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (1,739 free throw attempts/7,593 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 27%

The Spurs averaged 17.5 points per game (1,069 points/61 games) in close and late situations last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 20.9

The Spurs have averaged 1.25 points per shot (8,596 points/6,883 shots) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.31

The Spurs averaged 1.23 points per shot (4,473 points/3,651 shots) in the second half last season — lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 1.32

New York Knicks Defensive Stats & Trends

The Knicks have averaged 4.2 blocks per game (303 blocks/72 games) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 5.2

The Knicks averaged 6.4 steals per game (527 steals/82 games) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among NBA teams; League Avg: 7.3

The Knicks have averaged 35.9 defensive rebounds per game (5,528 rebounds/154 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 7th best among NBA teams; League Avg: 35.2

The Knicks have allowed 104.5 points per game (3,868 points/37 games) at home this season — 2nd best among NBA defenses; League Avg: 113.5

San Antonio Spurs Defensive Stats & Trends

The Spurs allowed opponents to shoot 51% (1,820/3,571) in the second half last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 47%

The Spurs allowed 124.7 points per game (5,114 points/41 games) on the road last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 115.9

The Spurs allowed an eFG% of 58% in the second half last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 54%

The Spurs allowed opponents to shoot 39% from three (1,036/2,651) last season — highest among NBA defenses; League Avg: 36%


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