Spurs vs Knicks Prediction: NBA Finals Game 2 Best Bet – May 06

The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks in a must-win NBA Finals Game 2 at Frost Bank Center. In this preview we break down how both teams arrive, the key players, recent statistics and where the betting value lies before tip-off that could define the entire series.

The New York Knicks came into San Antonio and did something no team had ever done before, beating the Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. New York trailed by 14 points in the second half, erased the deficit and finished on an 11-0 run to win 105-95. Their playoff winning streak now stands at 12 straight games. Game 2 tips off Friday night in San Antonio, which means a Saturday night tip-off for fans watching across Europe.

🏀 Spurs vs Knicks Prediction: Victor Wembanyama Over 26.5 Points @1.8

Wembanyama put up 26 points and 12 rebounds in Game 1 but shot just 6 of 21 from the field in his NBA Finals debut. He also went 2 of 9 from three, and the only reason his scoring line looked decent was 12 made free throws from 13 attempts.

He did not hide from it after the game. “I was bad tonight,” Wembanyama said. “It’s not more complicated than that.”

San Antonio shot just 36% from the field as a team in Game 1, well below their regular season average of 48.3%. The Spurs scored 119.8 points per game this season, so what happened in Game 1 was far from normal for this team.

Jalen Brunson carried the Knicks when it mattered most, finishing with 30 points despite leaving the court in the first half. He scored 13 points in the fourth quarter alone, one fewer than the entire Spurs team managed in that period.

Karl-Anthony Towns added 18 points and 12 rebounds. OG Anunoby contributed 17 points as New York proved they can win in different ways depending on what the game demands.

The Knicks shot 41% from the field in Game 1, which is actually below their recent level. Over their last ten games they went 10-0 while shooting 52% and averaging 121.7 points per game, holding opponents to just 99 points per game during that run.

Wembanyama scored 26 points in Game 1 on one of the worst shooting performances of his season. He went 6 of 21 from the field and 2 of 9 from three. The free throw line saved his scoring line, with 12 conversions from 13 attempts keeping the total respectable.

A player who averages 25 points per game during the regular season is not going to shoot under 30% from the field in back to back NBA Finals games. Regression to his normal shooting level alone pushes him well past 26.5 points.

San Antonio goes into Game 2 at home where they went 32-8 this season. The crowd at Frost Bank Center will be loud and hungry for a response. Wembanyama also grabbed 12 rebounds and blocked 3 shots in Game 1, showing his full impact even on a night when his shooting completely let him down.

He nearly hit 26.5 points on his worst night of the series. With normal efficiency and the motivation of a must-win home game, going over that line is the clearest NBA Finals betting value on the board. At 1.8 odds, it is hard to find a stronger play in Game 2.

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