Knicks vs. Spurs Picks and Predictions for the NBA Game on December 25th, 2024

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Don't miss the electrifying NBA game between the Knicks and the Spurs scheduled for December 25th, 2024, in New York, NY at Madison Square Garden. Enhance your betting strategy with our handpicked picks and predictions.

Introduction to the Knicks vs. Spurs betting tip and prediction

The Eastern Conference and Western Conference go head-to-head in this NBA showdown on December 25th, 2024, at 11:00. The Knicks enters as -9 point favorites in the contest. In the previous game between these two teams, the Knicks were -3.5 point favorites and won the game against Spurs, 130-126. The over/under for the upcoming game is 224 points. In the previous meeting, the over/under was 258.5 points, and the under was victorious.

In the 2024-2025 basketball season, the importance of the 3-point shot to the game is widely recognized. Let's take a closer look at how teams are faring from long distance. The Knicks are currently shooting 39.8% from beyond the arc, showcasing their accuracy in 3-point shooting. Conversely, the Spurs are converting 34.6% of their shots from long range, underscoring their proficiency in this aspect. The Knicks are attempting 42% of their shots from behind the 3-point line, while the Spurs are choosing to take 45% of their field goal attempts from 3-point range.

New York Knicks

How are the Knicks playing this season?

The Knicks comes into this game with a 19-10 record, and they are currently 3rd in the Eastern Conference standings. The Knicks are 8-2 in their last 10 games.

Did the Knicks win their most recent game?

Yes, Knicks defeated the Raptors, 139-125. Jalen Brunson scored 61 points in the victory.

Best scorer for the Knicks

The leading scorer for the Knicks this season is Karl-Anthony Towns, who is averaging 24.7 points per game.

Other Team Leaders for the Knicks

Coming into the December 25th, 2024 contest, Karl-Anthony Towns leads the Knicks with 13.9 rebounds per game. Jalen Brunson has a team-high 7.6 assists per game. The steals leader for the Knicks is OG Anunoby (1.6 steals per game). In terms of swatting shots, OG Anunoby is leading the way for the Knicks with 1.1 blocks per game.

Knicks Team Analysis

The Knicks' point differential this season is 7.4 points per game, which ranks 5th in the NBA. They are averaging 117.3 points per game while allowing 109.9 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Knicks are making 14.5 shots per game, which ranks 11th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Knicks are making 16.2 per game, which ranks 21st in the NBA.

Projected Knicks Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Spurs, the Knicks' starting lineup consisted of Isaiah Hartenstein, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, Miles McBride and Jalen Brunson. For the upcoming matchup, the Knicks has the following injury: Mitchell Robinson is out (ankle).

San Antonio Spurs

How are the Spurs playing this season?

The Spurs head this game with a 15-14 record, and they are currently 9th in the Western Conference standings. The Spurs are 5-5 in their last 10 games.

Did the Spurs win their most recent game?

No, Spurs came up short against the 76ers, 111-106. Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points in the loss.

Best scorer for the Spurs

The leading scorer for the Spurs this season is Victor Wembanyama, who is averaging 24.8 points per game. Victor Wembanyama also leads the team in minutes played per game with 32.58.

Other Team Leaders for the Spurs

Victor Wembanyama is leading the way with 9.9 rebounds per game. Chris Paul is dishing out a team-high 8.4 assists per game. In terms of steals, the Spurs' leader is Chris Paul with 1.4 steals per game. The blocks' leader for the Spurs is Victor Wembanyama, who is sending back 4 shots per game.

Spurs Team Analysis

The Spurs' point differential this season is -1.1 points per game, which ranks 17th in the NBA. They are averaging 111.6 points per game while allowing 112.7 points per game. In terms of 3-pointers, the Spurs are making 13.8 shots per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA. From the free-throw line, the Spurs are making 17.7 per game, which ranks 13th in the NBA.

Projected Spurs' Starting Lineup and Injuries

In their last meeting against the Knicks, the Spurs' starting five were Victor Wembanyama, Jeremy Sochan, Julian Champagnie, Devin Vassell and Tre Jones. For the upcoming matchup, Spurs has the following injury: Zach Collins is questionable (back).

Bet suggestions for this game

Spread betting suggestion

With the Knicks coming into this game as -9 point favorites the suggestion is to bet at the Knicks.

Money Line betting suggestion

Knicks are a -9 money line favorite for the game against the Spurs, and the suggestion is to pick the Knicks.

Over/Under betting suggestion

The over/under for the Knicks and Spurs is 224 points, so the suggestion is to take the over.

Will there be Overtime?

Since the Knicks and Spurs have combined for just 1 overtime game this season, overtime is not likely for the upcoming contest.