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Spurs Favored vs Knicks in NBA Finals

The 2025-26 NBA Finals begin Wednesday night between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, with the Spurs entering as -200 favorites.

The Knicks enter the series on a 10-game winning streak after facing three consecutive opponents coming off seven-game series - a first in NBA history. However, they'll face a significant step-up in competition without home-court advantage against the Spurs, who upset Oklahoma City in seven games to reach the finals.

San Antonio, who was preparing to make the second overall pick in last year's NBA Draft, is led by 22-year-old sensation Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are attempting to break tradition by winning it all in their superstar's first playoff trip. The prediction favors San Antonio to win in six games (+550), with analysts noting that the Knicks' opponents during their winning streak shot just 29% from beyond the arc, a number likely to normalize against the Spurs' defense. liveiplscore.homes