Knicks vs. Spurs odds, prediction: NBA Finals Game 1 picks, best bets
The New York Knicks are set to face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Knicks have a significant rest advantage, having won 11 straight games, while the Spurs are coming off a tough series against the Thunder. Betting odds favor the Knicks, despite them being underdogs in this matchup.
- ▪The Knicks have won 11 consecutive games leading into the Finals.
- ▪The Spurs had only three days of rest after a grueling series against the Thunder.
- ▪Oddsmakers have made the Knicks five-point underdogs for Game 1.
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Betting New York Knicks Knicks vs. Spurs odds, prediction: NBA Finals Game 1 picks, best bets By Erich Richter Published June 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET Jalen Brunson battles Victor Wembanyama. Charles Wenzelberg for The New York Post See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Knicks fans have longed to see it. Game 1 of the NBA Finals live from San Antonio on Wednesday night. The Knicks have been rolling as winners of 11 straight, while the Spurs just made it through a grueling series against the Thunder.
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