The NBA is looking to push new star Victor Wembanyama on Christmas Day, but I don’t think that will immediately lead to a compeтιтive game coming.
The Knicks are big favorites Wednesday as they prepare to throw Karl Anthony-Towns opposite a difficult-to-defend Wembanyama.
San Antonio is 14-15 against the spread this season and 8-10 as an underdog, with an average margin of minus-6.1 points.
They’ll still have a challenging game with the world watching against an 19-10 Knicks squad that is the third-favorite to win the NBA Finals.
Knicks vs. Spurs odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | -9 (-110) | -400 | Over 223.5 (-110) |
| Spurs | +9 (-110) | +320 | Under 226 (-110) |
Knicks vs. Spurs prediction
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The Knicks profile as one of the better teams in the NBA, ranking sixth in basketball in offensive net rating and beginning to percolate on defense as the 13th-rated squad on that side of the court.
Tom Thibodeau’s group is the third-best defensive group in the NBA over their last 10 games.
