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The upcoming NBA showdown on January 1, 2026, features the New York Knicks facing off against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX. This exciting regular-season game is a must-watch for basketball fans and bettors alike, airing on MSG, NBA TV, and FDS Southwest. Our expert picks favor the Spurs with a predicted score of 120 to 118, and a recommended spread of San Antonio -1.
Recent betting trends show the Spurs have a strong 55.3% cover rate on the spread with a positive EV of 2.0%, highlighting their value in this matchup. Meanwhile, the Knicks have a 47.4% cover rate at +2 with a slightly negative EV, making the Spurs the smarter bet. Our prediction model has been profitable in recent games, particularly on the point spread market, which has a high hit rate and EV, helping bettors make informed decisions.
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Boston 57-2630% -14 -110BetAnything | |||||||
![]() San Antonio 63-2122% -11 -110BetOnline | |||||||
L.A. Lakers 54-2928% +5 -103Bet105 | |||||||
Detroit 60-2358% -9½ -107Bet105 | |||||||
Oklahoma City 65-1816% -16½ -115Bet105 | |||||||
![]() Atlanta 47-37100% +1 -110Heritage | |||||||
![]() Toronto 46-3833% +3½ -115Bet105 | |||||||
![]() Minnesota 50-340% +2 -110Bookmaker |