The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs are set to clash in an exciting NBA matchup on March 19, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcasted on FDSSW and MSG, providing fans with live coverage of what promises to be a thrilling contest.
With an impressive 43-24 record, the Knicks come into this game optimistic, looking to maintain their winning momentum against the Spurs, who hold a record of 28-39. According to recent forecasts, the Knicks are favorably positioned to win, predicted to score 117 points against the Spurs' 113.
The predicted outcome indicates that the Knicks are expected to triumph on the Moneyline, while the Spurs are anticipated to cover the +8 point spread. This means that, despite being underdogs, San Antonio might keep the game within reach.
This season, the Knicks' betting trends reveal a mixed bag. They carry an ATS (against the spread) record of 30-35-2 overall. Notably, as at least 8-point favorites, the Knicks have a less favorable ATS tally of 8-15-1. When it comes to total points, 37 of the Knicks' 67 games have surpassed the set point total—an indication of their offensive prowess.
The Knicks have performed well in their favorite role, winning 40 out of 55 games where they were favored, translating to a 72.7% win rate. Moreover, they have excelled even further when favored by a significant margin of -340 or more, boasting a 71.4% success rate in these instances.
On the other hand, the Spurs' betting stats paint a different picture. They have covered the spread 28 times out of 67 games this season and have only managed to cover twice in 10 scenarios where they were underdogs by 8 points or more. Furthermore, Spurs games have surpassed the point total in 38 of their encounters this season.
San Antonio's performance as underdogs has been less impressive, securing victories in just 13 of the 45 games when named as the underdog this season—yielding a win rate of 28.9%. They also experienced a tough season as they have only managed to come out on top in one of their eight chances when entering games as underdogs of at least +270 on the Moneyline.
Looking at the key stats, the Knicks have showcased a robust offense this season, averaging 116.7 points per game, ranking them 6th in the league. Their field goal percentage stands impressively at 48.8%, placing them 4th best, while they allow opponents to score an average of 112.2 points and have an opponent's field goal percentage of 47.1% (21st).
The Knicks also struggle on the boards, ranking low with 43.0 rebounds per game (24th), yet they have managed to limit opponents to a remarkably low average of 42.0 rebounds, which ranks first in the league for defensive rebounds.
In terms of assists, the Knicks average 27.2 per game (11th) while keeping their turnovers at an impressive rate of 12.3 per game (3rd). Lastly, defensively, they average 8.0 steals (17th) and only 4.0 blocks (29th).
The Spurs, meanwhile, present a somewhat less potent offense, averaging 114.1 points per game (15th), with a field goal percentage of 46.6% (14th). They surrender an average of 116.6 points to their opponents, ranking them 23rd in the league, and their opponents achieve a field goal percentage of 47.4% (25th).
On the boards, the Spurs are slightly better ranked than the Knicks with 43.9 rebounds per game (19th), but they allow 46.1 rebounds to their opponents, placing them lower at 27th. They average 29.1 assists per game (5th) while their turnover rate is at 13.3 per game (15th). Defensively, they average 8.2 steals (11th) and 5.9 blocks (2nd), showing a solid defensive effort, particularly in blocking shots.
Overall, as the Knicks prepare to face the Spurs, they will look to leverage their scoring advantage and solid assist numbers while the Spurs will aim to outperform expectations against the spread and keep the game competitive. The matchup highlights a clash of contrasting styles, with the Knicks relying on a strong offensive output while the Spurs find themselves needing to fortify their defense and stay within striking distance throughout the game.
As fans gear up for the match, the Saturday night showdown reflects the ongoing pursuit of playoff positioning as both teams seek to secure wins amidst the tight competition of the current NBA season.
