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Get San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks predictions for NBA Playoffs Monday.
San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks NBA prediction for Game 3 of the Finals series.
The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will lock horns in Game 231 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, with tipoff at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results and today’s injury news, Dimers' proven NBA model predicts the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Spurs vs. Knicks Game 3 matchup.
This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature stars like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Spurs will rely on Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle and De'Aaron Fox.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.
Spurs vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win Game 3?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NBA FInals game between the Spurs and Knicks, forming part of our NBA predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 56.7% chance of defeating the Spurs in Game 3 of the Finals. Our predicted final score in Game 231 of the 2026 NBA Finals has the Knicks winning 108-107.
According to our model, the Knicks (-2.5) have a 53.2% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 215.5 points has a 51.1% chance of going over.
Spurs vs. Knicks Game 3 odds
We have sourced the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type
Spurs
Knicks
Spread
+2.5 (-125)
-2.5 (-105)
Moneyline
+105
-122
Total
o215.5 (-110)
u215.5 (-108)
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Spurs vs. Knicks picks and best bet for Game 3
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
According to our best NBA bets for Monday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks -2.5 at the spread.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Spurs vs. Knicks Game 3 player props
Betting on Spurs vs. Knicks NBA prop bets? We have crunched the numbers to project how each team's leading players will perform at Madison Square Garden.
Victor Wembanyama is expected to lead the Spurs with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 25 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists for the Knicks.
When evaluating the first basket market, Victor Wembanyama is our top projected player to score first, backed by a 13.8% probability.
Victor Wembanyama is projected to score 29 points tonight.
The winner of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Spurs and Knicks gets the Larry O'Brien Trophy. Game 231 of the best-of-seven series is at New York's Madison Square Garden.
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Conclusion
We predict the Knicks, with a 56.7% win probability, will likely beat the Spurs in Game 3 of the 2026 Finals.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
