The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday night at Frost Bank Center, with tipoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET. New York took the series opener 105-95 on Wednesday, putting San Antonio in a 1-0 deficit they need to erase at home.
The Knicks (53-29) are chasing their first NBA title since 1973 and have been formidable away from home, posting a 7-1 road record this postseason. The Spurs (62-20), last champions in 2014, are 6-4 at home in the playoffs. San Antonio also leads the all-time postseason series between these franchises 4-2.
Game 2 Odds and Lines
Spread: Spurs -6.5
Over/Under: 215.5 points
Money Line: Spurs -226 / Knicks +186
Why the Over Looks Attractive
Over 215.5 total points for Game 2. The data supports the position: the Over has connected in seven of the last 10 head-to-head meetings between these two clubs, in six of the last 10 New York games, and in seven of the last 10 San Antonio matchups.
Scoring capacity is not a concern for either side. The Spurs finished the regular season with the third-best scoring offense in the NBA at 119.8 points per game. The Knicks ranked 10th at 116.5. When the total has been set between 213 and 216 in New York games, the Over has gone 5-11, with a 2-2 split in the three head-to-head matchups this season.
Spread Pick Rests on a Key X-Factor
А specific x-factor influencing his spread selection — one he believes makes one side of the Spurs -6.5 line a clear lean.
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