Tonight’s New Year’s Eve game features a high-stakes rematch of the 2025 NBA Cup Final, where the Knicks recently edged out the Spurs for the championship trophy. We’ve put together our Knicks vs. Spurs predictions for today (December 31st), focusing on San Antonio’s dominance at the Frost Bank Center and the impact of key injuries on both rosters, making this a game with plenty of best bets to consider. SportsHandle is providing insight into this matchup between two 23–9 powerhouses, including a Spurs moneyline and Wemby & KAT player prop predictions.
Please note that sports betting is unpredictable and these are informed suggestions based on game analysis rather than guaranteed outcomes.
Knicks vs. Spurs Match Overview
The New York Knicks enter this game as one of the hottest teams in the East, currently riding a three-game winning streak following victories over the Pelicans, Hawks, and Cavaliers. Jalen Brunson, the recently crowned IST MVP, continues to orchestrate a high-efficiency offense that ranks third in the league. However, the Knicks face significant depth challenges tonight; they will be without the defensive versatility of Josh Hart and the interior presence of Mitchell Robinson. This lack of depth has contributed to their pedestrian 8–7 road record, as they struggle to maintain their defensive identity away from Madison Square Garden.
San Antonio, meanwhile, is desperate to snap a two-game skid after late-game collapses against Utah and Cleveland. Despite the recent losses, the Spurs remain a formidable force at home with an 11–4 record at the Frost Bank Center. The defensive length of Victor Wembanyama remains the centerpiece of their top-10 defense, which will be tested by the Knicks’ elite 3-point shooting. With Devin Vassell ruled out and Stephon Castle questionable, the Spurs will lean heavily on the interior dominance of Wembanyama and the veteran scoring of Harrison Barnes to defend their home court and avenge their NBA Cup Final loss.
San Antonio Spurs Moneyline
The Spurs are positioned in a classic “bounce-back” spot for this New Year’s Eve game. Analytically, the discrepancy between the Knicks’ home and road performance is the deciding factor. New York has been far less reliable on the road, especially when missing a glue guy like Josh Hart. San Antonio’s motivation to avoid a three-game losing streak, combined with their strong home-court advantage, makes the Spurs moneyline a strong choice among today’s best NBA bets.
Under 236.5 Total Points
While both teams possess star power, the Knicks play at the 26th slowest pace in the NBA. Their strategy involves long, deliberate possessions to maximize Jalen Brunson’s playmaking. Without the transition-heavy Josh Hart, the Knicks are even more likely to grind the game to a halt. When you combine New York’s slow pace with San Antonio’s top-tier interior defense, the Under becomes a mathematically sound addition to your parlays.
Victor Wembanyama Over 9.5 Rebounds
The absence of Mitchell Robinson leaves the Knicks vulnerable on the glass, placing nearly all rebounding responsibilities on Karl-Anthony Towns. Wembanyama is already averaging 11.7 rebounds per game and should feast on second-chance opportunities and defensive boards against a smaller Knicks rotation. We expect Wemby to clear this line comfortably as he remains the focal point of San Antonio’s player props.
Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 Made Threes
Karl-Anthony Towns has been a vital floor-spacer for the Knicks, averaging 1.8 made threes per game this season. Because the Spurs feature the elite rim protection of Victor Wembanyama, the Knicks’ game plan will likely involve pulling Wembanyama away from the basket by utilizing Towns as a perimeter threat. Towns has hit at least two triples in three of his last four games, and against a Spurs defense that allows a high volume of perimeter looks, this is one of the most reliable prop bets for tonight.
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