San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks Picks and Prediction for Sunday March 1 2026
Use Code WWWC A rematch of the Emirates NBA Cup Final will take place on Sunday afternoon, when the San Antonio Spurs battle the New York Knicks from Madison Square Garden. This game is scheduled for 1:00 PM EST and will be televised nationally on ABC. The Spurs are the hottest team in the NBA and are currently riding an 11-game winning streak. San Antonio owns an overall record of 43 wins and 16 losses, while New York comes into this showdown with an overall record of 38 wins and 22 losses. The Knicks have won three of their previous five games. Read more about this San Antonio vs New York prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NBA Predictions!
San Antonio is a serious title contender
San Antonio has become a serious title contender due in large part to a defense that ranks third in defensive efficiency in Hollinger’s NBA Team Statistics. The Spurs are limiting opponents to 111.7 points per contest and in four of their previous five outings teams have failed to score more than 110 points. On Thursday, San Antonio connected on 17-for-43 from long distance during a 126-110 road victory against Brooklyn.
All-Star F/C Victor Wembanyama is the anchor of San Antonio’s elite defense, but also averages a team-high 23.7 points and 11.1 rebounds. De’Aaron Fox is a great late game option and ranks second on the Spurs in scoring with 19.0 points per game. 2025 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle averages 16.6 points to go along with 6.6 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
Key Injury Report for San Antonio:
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- Harrison Ingram (DTD) - just signed a two-way contract
- David Jones Garcia (Out) - Ankle
New York looks to end long title drought
The New York Knicks have a starving fan base and are looking to win their first NBA title since 1973. Head coach Mike Brown was brought in this season to develop an offense that needed more spacing and ball movement. New York currently ranks third in the league in offensive efficiency in Hollinger’s NBA Team Statistics. The Knicks are scoring 117.3 points per contest, but are averaging eight points less over the previous five games. On Friday, New York erupted for 77 points during the first half and cruised to a 127-98 road victory against Milwaukee.
All-Star G Jalen Brunson is the reigning Clutch Player of the Year and ranks tenth in the league in scoring with 26.7 points. All-Star F/C Karl-Anthony Towns averages 19.9 points and ranks second in the NBA with 11.7 rebounds. F OG Anunoby is New York’s primary defensive stopper and is a capable third-scoring option at 16.2 points per game.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Miles McBride (Out) - Core muscle injury surgery
San Antonio vs New York Pick
- San Antonio vs New York Spread Pick
New York outscored San Antonio by 16 points in the fourth quarter to capture the Emirates Cup in December, but San Antonio responded with a two-point home victory on New Year’s Eve. Many will remember Jalen Brunson’s three-pointer at the buzzer that provided one of the worst bad beats of the year to Spurs (-3.5) bettors. New York (19-11 ATS) owns the best record against the spread at home and will win outright as a rare home underdog.
- San Antonio vs New York Over/Under Pick
With San Antonio being one of the best defensive teams in basketball, it is no surprise that they are the fifth best under team (35-25) this season. New York has quietly improved from a middle of the pack defensive team a season ago to ninth in the league in defensive efficiency. These two teams have their sights set on a title this summer and defense will be on full display. The Spurs won the last matchup by a 134-132 final score, but this showdown will play out much differently. Take the under.
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