New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, December 31, 2025
The New York Knicks (23-9, 2nd Eastern Conference) visit the San Antonio Spurs (23-9, 2nd Western Conference) at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET, with coverage on NBA TV. New York is 23-9 (7-7 away) and has won four of its last five, including a 130-125 win at New Orleans on Monday. San Antonio is also 23-9 (11-4 home) but has dropped two straight, most recently a 113-101 home loss to Cleveland on Monday. Make sure to read this in-depth New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs prediction. The court is calling! Discover our NBA picks for the New York Knicks at the San Antonio Spurs prediction and rule the game.
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Knicks' Shot-making carries the offense, but injuries are mounting
The New York Knicks are scoring an average of 120.5 points per game, while allowing 114.0. New York is shooting 48% while averaging 26.9 assists and 46.4 rebounds per game. Jalen Brunson is averaging 29.5 points and 6.4 assists per game to lead the Knicks, while playing 35.5 minutes. Karl-Anthony Towns adds 22.3 points and a team-best 11.9 rebounds per game. In the most recent game, New York beat New Orleans 130-125, with the Knicks once again winning a close game, but giving up far too many points.
The Knicks have been scoring well this season, but have started to give up too much at the defensive end, allowing opponents to remain close and forcing the Knicks into pressure situations late in games. This matchup with San Antonio will likely be high scoring as the Spurs have also produced well on the offensive end. New York has been hit hard by injuries with three regulars currently out.
Injuries: New York will play without Mitchell Robinson, Ariel Hukporti, Landry Shamet, and Josh Hart
Spurs are playing well at home, but the defense has slipped
The San Antonio Spurs are strong at home (11-4), which matters in a matchup where the teams are near-equals in several statistical categories. San Antonio scores 120.1 points per game and allows 113.6, while shooting 49% from the field with 26.2 assists and 46.0 rebounds per game. The Spurs are led by Victor Wembanyama, averaging 23.9 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game, and De’Aaron Fox adds 21.9 points and 6.1 assists per game. Stephon Castle is the assists leader at 7.0 per game.
San Antonio’s most recent game was a 113-101 home loss to Cleveland on Monday, but before that, the Spurs scored 124, 130, and 117 in three straight wins. This matchup will be determined in part by how San Antonio handles Brunson and New York’s strong offense. The Spurs match New York’s pace, and the 49% team field goal mark is strong, but San Antonio’s higher turnovers could be costly in a close game. San Antonio has an advantage in the paint on the defensive end with Wembanyama’s wingspan and rim protection.
Injuries: San Antonio does not have any players listed on its injury report
New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Pick
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tony Karpinski | +2,976.00 |
| 2 |  Joe Duffy | +2,595.00 |
| 3 |  The Insiders Room | +2,320.00 |
| 4 |  Mark Ruelle | +1,627.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +1,451.00 |
Spread Pick for New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
- New York Knicks +3 (4 Units)
New York’s recent results support taking points in a game between two 23-9 teams. The Knicks have won four of the last five and just put up 130 points in a road win at New Orleans, while San Antonio has lost two straight and scored only 101 in its latest game. The team stat comparison is basically even: New York 120.5 points per game vs San Antonio 120.1, and New York allows 114.0 vs San Antonio 113.6. With that kind of comparable stats, the +3 for New York gives the Knicks an advantage as they have shown they can win close games, including back-to-back one-possession wins over Atlanta and Cleveland before beating New Orleans.
Over/Under Pick for New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs
- Over (5 Units)
New York averages 120.5 points per game, and San Antonio averages 120.1, and both teams are allowing 113+/-. New York’s last five games include four at 126 points or more, and the Knicks just played a 255-point game at New Orleans. San Antonio has also shown the ability to push totals high, with recent wins featuring 124, 130, and 117 points scored, and the Utah loss reached 241 points. With both teams shooting well overall (New York 48%, San Antonio 49%), this matchup will result in another game where scoring holds up from start to finish.
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