SportsLine's computer model simulated New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs 10000 times and revealed its NBA picks today.
[Keldon Johnson](/nba/players/3042075/keldon-johnson/) is an athletic and aggressive scoring threat who likes to put the ball on the deck and slash toward the basket. SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 236 points. [Quentin Grimes](/nba/players/3042107/quentin-grimes/) plays with a nice pace and has solid handles when attacking the lane. The Kentucky product is great around the rim and spaces the floor well. Knicks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/game-forecast/NBA_20230104_SA@NY/) and just locked in its picks and NBA predictions. You can [head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/spurs-vs-knicks-line-picks-advanced-computer-nba-model-releases-selections-for-wednesdays-matchup/#ttag=01042023_agg_cbssports_picks_basketball_nba_model_spursknicks). In the last matchup against San Antonio, he had 36 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Knicks as a 9-point favorite in the latest Spurs vs. [Devin Vassell](/nba/players/3041409/devin-vassell/) (knee) is questionable for the Spurs. The model enters Week 12 of the 2022-23 NBA season on a stunning 38-13 roll on all top-rated NBA picks this season, returning almost $2,300. [RJ Barrett](/nba/players/3041122/r-j-barrett/) (finger) is out while [Obi Toppin](/nba/players/2892231/obi-toppin/) (fibula) and [Derrick Rose](/nba/players/1622510/derrick-rose/) (knee) are questionable for New York. [NBA](/nba/) game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,000 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated [NBA picks](https://www.sportsline.com/nba/picks/) over the past four-plus seasons.
The Knicks continue to make the case for being one the most streaky teams in the league over the last month. We've now seen them win eight straight games ...
While I still expect this to be a tough game given the size matchup of the wings, I have the Knicks winning this one 118-112. Coming off of a heart-breaking loss to the Mavericks in OT, the Knicks needed to pick up a win against a Spurs team that had the league’s worst +/-. But without a Knicks win tonight, last week’s loss to the Spurs looks a lot less like an anomaly and a lot more like a red flag. [Jeremy Sochan](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/sochaje01.html) (6’9”, 230 lb.), who had his hands full guarding Randle (41 points in that game) last week will get a second try at the matchup. [Celtics](https://www.celticsblog.com) Thunder game from last night. [Mitchell Robinson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/robinmi01/gamelog/2023) continues to be one of the most underappreciated big men in the league. [Immanuel Quickley](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/q/quickim01.html), who exploded for 36 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in last week’s loss to San Antonio, should continue to get the start for the injured [RJ Barrett](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/barrerj01.html). [Julius Randle](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/r/randlju01.html), who has been playing like a man possessed, will look to continue what has been the most impressive stretch of his career. Last week’s loss to the Spurs was an ugly one. [Tre Jones](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jonestr01.html) (6’1”, 185 lb.), who had a mediocre game in their last meeting, going for 13 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists on 5-13 from the field will start once again for San Antonio. [Keldon Johnson](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/johnske04.html) (6’5”, 220 lb.) got busy against the Knicks in their prior meeting, going off for a seemingly easy 30 point performance and then followed that performance up with another 30-point performance just two days later against the [Dallas Mavericks](https://www.mavsmoneyball.com). [Devin Vassell](https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/v/vassede01.html) (6’5”, 200 lb.) missed last week’s meeting between these two teams and is in danger of doing so once again tonight as he is currently listed as day-to-day.
Some New York Knicks fans could say that a visit from the San Antonio Spurs is a chance to avenge the 1999 NBA Finals. Those on the Madison Square Garden ...
won't be enough to dilute the positive moment the team is feeling in the new year. With Brunson back in tow, there's a good wave of momentum surrounding the Knicks. He was 3-of-8 when the Knicks and Spurs met up last week, though Wednesday's hosts have done a solid job of taking away the extra point. Johnson is perhaps, bar none, the best reason to tune into Spurs basketball in the near year. Brunson did not play in last week's loss in San Antonio but is well-versed with the Spurs' schtick thanks to his years in Dallas. The Knicks and Spurs will complete their yearly couple in the span of six days on Wednesday as San Antonio makes its annual visit to Manhattan. "When he first came in he was kind of a bull in a china shop. How to find space when he doesn't have the ball." As the Spurs celebrate their 50th anniversary, Johnson has earned one of the most notable Alamo accomplishments of all: sharing the same sentence as Tim Duncan David Robinson. Though Julius Randle once again handled the Knicks' high-scoring duties, Brunson put up 24 and six assists in front of his idol Chris Paul. Those on the Madison Square Garden hardwood likely have a more recent incident in mind. The Knicks' defense hasn't had three such games in a row since December 2021.
The New York Knicks will host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in hopes of getting their third straight win. Here's what you need to know.
The New York-San Antonio game won’t be broadcast on national television, but it will be available on MSG Network. New York never should’ve lost to San Antonio last week in the first place, but the Knicks were without Jalen Brunson in that game. Now that Brunson’s back in the lineup, New York should be able to avenge last week’s loss in San Antonio. The Knicks are -405 on the moneyline and the Spurs are +320. The New York Knicks (20-18) will look to get revenge for their 122-115 loss to the Spurs (12-25) last week on Wednesday when San Antonio will be at Madison Square Garden. San Antonio followed up its win over New York with two straight losses to Dallas and then Brooklyn.
The San Antonio Spurs visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. We continue our NBA odds series with a Spurs-Knicks prediction and pick.
New York was pounded on the glass in their last matchup but the biggest issue was their scoring distribution. While his insertion into the starting lineup would give San Antonio a huge boost, Spurs backers should be confident in the ability of Johnson to take on an expanded role if needed. The Spurs covered 43% of their games while 58% of their games went over. The Knicks covered 56% of their games while 52% of their games went under. His return should give Knicks backers confidence in their ability to cover tonight. The Spurs rank just 23rd in scoring (111.6 PPG) but play at the eighth-fastest pace in the league (103.3 possessions per game). While his playing time and production fluctuate from night to night, Poeltl has hauled in 10+ rebounds in each of his last three games. Johnson has been stellar this season as he’s quietly averaging 21.5 PPG and 4.9 RPG while shooting 43% from the field and 35% from three. While rebounding will be key in their ability to cover tonight, the biggest factor in whether or not they keep the game within 10 points is the play of forward Keldon Johnson. The 7’1″ center has been solid all season, averaging 12.1 PPG, 9.3 RPG, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting an efficient 65% from the field. They do a great job sharing the ball as they assist at the eighth-highest (18.9%) and average the third-most assists per game (27 APG). San Antonio has lost three of their last four games to drop them to 14th place in the Western Conference.
The Knicks have won back-to-back after losing five straight. Can they make it three in a row against the struggling Spurs? Here's my betting preview.
The team has surrendered [at least](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/schedule/_/name/sa/san-antonio-spurs) 115 points in seven straight games. [dead last](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/270592) in the NBA in opponents points per game, field percentage and three-point percentage. The Spurs have failed to cover the spread in 15 of their past 22 games, are 4-10 ATS in their prior 14 after they don't cover the game before and have not covered in four straight on the road. The Knicks should easily take care of business tonight. The Knicks are 8-1-1 ATS in their previous 10 games after a straight up win, have covered eight of their past 11 matchups following a game they cover and are 11-4 against the spread in their last 15 overall. Tipico has no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Although I expect we see more than 226 points in this one and the trends back it up. Gannett may earn revenue from Tipico for audience referrals to betting services. San Antonio got the best of the Knicks less than a week ago in a 122-115 victory in the Lone Star State on Dec. However, the team has great trends recently Here are my picks and predictions for this Tuesday night matchup with odds powered by [against the spread](https://www.covers.com/sport/basketball/nba/matchup/trends/270592) (ATS).