New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Prediction for Friday June 5 2026
Use Code SSWC The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs meet in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday, June 5, 2026, at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 PM ET, with coverage on ABC. New York enters with a 1-0 series lead after taking the opener on the road, while San Antonio looks to respond at home. The Spurs are listed as 5.5-point favorites, with the moneyline at San Antonio -225 and New York +185. The total is set at 214.5. Be ready for all of this season and next seasons NBA action with our free NBA picks.
Previous Game Recap
New York recently won over San Antonio 105-95 in Game 1 to take a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals. The Spurs started quickly, leading 27-19 after the first quarter and holding a 55-48 halftime advantage. The Knicks answered in the second half, matching San Antonio in the third quarter before closing the game with a strong 29-19 fourth quarter to complete the road win.
For New York, Jalen Brunson led the way with 30 points while shooting 12-for-31 from the field and adding two assists. Karl-Anthony Towns delivered 18 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists, while OG Anunoby added 17 points on 5-for-12 shooting. Josh Hart made a major impact on the glass with 15 rebounds, six assists, four steals, and three points. Landry Shamet also gave the Knicks 13 points off the bench, including three made shots from beyond the arc.
For San Antonio, Victor Wembanyama finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds, two assists, three blocks, and one steal, while going 12-for-13 from the free-throw line. Stephon Castle added 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists, while Julian Champagnie contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds. Dylan Harper scored 16 points off the bench, and Devin Vassell added nine points and nine rebounds as San Antonio finished with 95 points in the loss.
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New York’s Road Confidence Carries Into Game 2
The Knicks enter Game 2 with a 53-29 record and a 22-19 mark away from home. New York has also won each of its last five games, recently won over San Antonio 105-95, recently won over Cleveland 130-93, recently won over Cleveland 121-108, recently won over Cleveland 109-93, and recently won over Cleveland 115-104 in overtime. The most important result in that stretch is the Game 1 win, which gave the Knicks a 1-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
From a team-stat perspective, New York averages 116.5 points per game while allowing 100.2 points per game. The Knicks shoot 48% from the field, average 45.6 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 3.9 blocks, and 8.1 steals. Their season leaders include Jalen Brunson at 26.0 points per game, Karl-Anthony Towns at 11.9 rebounds per game, and Brunson again at 6.8 assists per game.
The clearest strength for New York in the supplied data is defensive scoring control. The Knicks allow 100.2 points per game, which is lower than San Antonio’s listed points against number of 105.0. That matters in a matchup where New York already held San Antonio to 95 points in Game 1 and now enters Game 2 trying to build on that same formula.
San Antonio’s Home Response Is the Key Story
The Spurs enter this game with a 62-20 record and a strong 32-8 home mark. San Antonio recently lost to New York 105-95 in Game 1, but before that, recently won over Oklahoma City 111-103, recently won over Oklahoma City 118-91, recently lost to Oklahoma City 127-114, and recently won over Oklahoma City 103-82. The Game 1 loss now puts San Antonio in position to respond at Frost Bank Center.
San Antonio averages 119.8 points per game while allowing 105.0 points per game. The Spurs shoot 48% from the field, average 47.0 rebounds, 28.1 assists, 5.5 blocks, and 7.5 steals. Their season leaders include Victor Wembanyama at 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, while Stephon Castle leads the team with 7.4 assists per game.
San Antonio’s biggest statistical strength is its overall scoring profile. The Spurs average more points, rebounds, assists, and blocks than New York based on the provided team stats. Even after recently lost to the Knicks in Game 1, the Spurs still enter Game 2 with the better overall record, the better home record, and the higher matchup predictor percentage at 56.8%.
New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs Picks and Prediction
Side Pick:
- San Antonio Spurs -5.5
San Antonio is the pick against the spread because the provided data still gives the Spurs several advantages heading into Game 2. The Spurs are 62-20 overall, 32-8 at home, and favored by 5.5 points. ESPN Analytics gives San Antonio a 56.8% chance to win, compared to 43.2% for New York. The Knicks already proved they can win in San Antonio, but the Spurs’ home record, overall record, and matchup predictor edge point toward a response in Game 2.
Total Pick
- Under 214.5
The total pick is Under 214.5. Game 1 finished with 200 total points, as New York recently won over San Antonio 105-95. New York allows 100.2 points per game, and San Antonio allows 105.0 points per game. While both teams average more than 116 points offensively, the most recent head-to-head result in this series stayed well below the listed total. Based only on the supplied numbers, another tighter Finals-style score fits the Under.
Final Score Prediction: San Antonio Spurs 108 – New York Knicks 101
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