Spurs vs. Knicks prediction: New York predicted to win NBA Cup Final [12/16/2025]

The New York Knicks will face the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Cup Final at T-Mobile Arena in Vegas on Tuesday, commencing at 8:30 PM ET.

Based on updated simulations and today’s injury updates, Dimers' proven NBA model projects the Knicks as the most likely winner of the Spurs vs. Knicks game.

This prediction follows the latest NBA Injury Report, which suggests the Knicks lineup will feature players like Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, while the Spurs will look to De'Aaron Fox, Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

This article offers a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and player prop picks.

Spurs vs. Knicks prediction: Who will win the 2025 NBA Cup Final?

Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NBA matchup between the Spurs and Knicks 10,000 times as part of our NBA predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Knicks a 59% chance of defeating the Spurs. Our predicted final score has the Knicks winning 117-115.

According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and the Spurs and Knicks each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 233.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.

NBA Cup Final odds

We have researched the best NBA odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Spurs vs. Knicks picks and best bet

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 Tuesday, the top play to make on this game is Knicks to win.

Spurs vs. Knicks player props

Looking for Spurs vs. Knicks NBA player props? We use the best information available to project how each team's leading players will perform at T-Mobile Arena.

De'Aaron Fox is expected to lead the Spurs with 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, while Jalen Brunson is projected to have 32 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists for the Knicks.

Check out our NBA player projections for a full range of projected box scores, including points, assists, rebounds and today's NBA first basket picks.

Spurs prediction

Our model's projected player stats for the Spurs are:

Knicks prediction

Projected points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers made for the Knicks:

Spurs vs. Knicks game-day updates and essential details

Tuesday's matchup between the Knicks and Spurs at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:30 PM ET.

• Who: San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks
• Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

Conclusion

We predict the Knicks, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Spurs on Tuesday, with Jalen Brunson projected for a game-high 52 fantasy points.

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