After a long, grueling, dramatic season of basketball, we’re now down to two teams vying for the right to be named 2026 NBA Champions. With the NBA Finals set to tip off between the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs, there’s never been a better time to place a bet on the latest NBA odds.
Below, we’ve provided our best Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 picks, predictions, and odds so you can win big while watching the high-stakes action unfold. Along with each pick, we’ve also provided in-depth analysis so you can get a thorough understanding as to why these are the best bets on the Knicks vs. Spurs.
Don’t wait, head to your favourite NBA betting site, load up your bet slips, and get ready to dunk on the oddsmakers with our Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 picks.
- Spurs Halftime/Knicks Fulltime (+730)
- Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Rebounds (+100)
- Victor Wembanyama Under 2.5 Assists (+120)
Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 Odds
| Team | Moneyline Odds | Point Spread Odds | Over/Under Odds |
| NY Knicks | +165 | +5 (-110) | Over 218.5 (-105) |
| SA Spurs | -200 | -5 (-110) | Under 218.5 (-115) |
Spurs Halftime/Knicks Fulltime (+730)
In a classic “rest vs. rust” matchup, look for the Spurs to bring the intensity in the first half, finishing with a lead, before the well-rested Knicks make a dramatic comeback and steal Game 1 on the road.
After a series for the ages against the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Spurs left it all on the floor in order to snag a Game 7 win and earn their bid to the 2026 NBA Finals. In a competitive series in which they had to bring their A-game on a nightly basis, the Spurs may have used up a lot of their juice heading into the Finals against the Knicks.
While they’re the second-youngest roster to ever reach the NBA Finals, even the Spurs youthful legs are sure to feel the effects of fatigue from their hard-fought Western Conference Finals victory.
On the other side of the frame, the Knicks had a cakewalk in the Eastern Conference Finals, dominating the Cleveland Cavaliers in a four-game sweep, providing them with over a week of rest before playing Game 1 against the Spurs.
With these two contrasting entrances into the NBA Finals, look for the Knicks to come out slower than the Spurs, who’re still firmly in game mode, as the first half goes to San Antonio, before the tide shifts and the rested bodies of the Knicks outpace and outperform the Spurs in a second half comeback that secures them a pivotal Game 1 victory.
Spurs Halftime/Knicks Fulltime
Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Rebounds (+100)
Having been a major playoff riser for the Knicks amidst their 11-game win streak in the postseason, swingman Mikal Bridges is a Swiss-Army knife on the hardwood. Coming into this contest having averaged 4.3 rebounds per game in the Eastern Conference Finals, look for Bridges to make his presence felt on the glass as he grabs Over 3.5 rebounds in Game 1.
Sporting a sizeable wingspan and a long six-foot-six frame, Bridges uses his quickness to beat opponents to their spot, positioning himself well for easy rebound opportunities. While the Spurs sport a solid rebounding group, this hasn’t deterred Bridges as he’s tallied Over 3.5 rebounds in all three games played head-to-head with the Spurs this season.
At plus money, look for Bridges to remain consistent, hauling in Over 3.5 rebounds against the Spurs as he looks to expend all of his banked-up energy against a tired Spurs squad, cashing in for a solid payday to kick off the NBA Finals.
Mikal Bridges Over 3.5 Rebounds
Victor Wembanyama Under 2.5 Assists (+120)
Taking on an elite perimeter defence in the Knicks, look for Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama to finish with Under 2.5 assists, as he takes matters into his own hands as the primary offensive force for his team.
The current favourite to win NBA Finals MVP, Wembanyama has had a sensational playoff run, serving as the driving force on both ends of the court for the Spurs. Throughout this Finals run, Wemby has averaged 23.2 points per game to go along with 10.8 rebounds and 3.5 blocks. The lone aspect of his game that doesn’t jump out of the box score comes from his assist numbers.
Averaging just 2.7 assists per game in the NBA Playoffs, Wembanyama has finished with Under 2.5 assists in three consecutive games played. This has been indicitave of his play style as he’s ramped up his offensive tenacity, hunting for his own shot instead of looking to move the rock in order to generate offence.
Taking on a Knicks team that is going to struggle mightily to matchup with Wemby’s incredible combination of size and skill, look for him to take full advantage of this as he puts up ample shots, rather than passing to his teammates who’re set for a long series against a stellar Knicks defence.
At +120, fade Wembanyama as a passer as he instead places his focus on getting buckets, resulting in an exciting Game 1 performance that’ll have your bankroll booming by the final buzzer.
