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The New York Knicks seek a commanding 3-0 series lead in the 2026 NBA Finals when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. This Game 3 matchup will be the first Finals contest at Madison Square Garden since 1999, as Jalen Brunson and the Knicks (53-29) are riding a 13-game overall win streak. The Spurs (62-20) suffered a heartbreaking 105-104 defeat in Friday’s Game 2 as Victor Wembanyama and company look to avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season.
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Tipoff is set for 8:30 p.m. ET from Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Knicks have won seven straight home games versus San Antonio dating back to 2021. New York is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, while the over/under sits at 216.5.
SportsLine‘s Mike Barner enters this game on a 142-105 roll on all NBA picks, returning $1,715 for $100 players during that span.
| Knicks vs. Spurs spread: | Knicks -2.5 at FanDuel |
|---|---|
| Knicks vs. Spurs over/under: | 216.5 points |
| Knicks vs. Spurs money line: | Knicks -130, Spurs +110 |
Top Spurs vs. Knicks Predictions for Game 3
After studying Knicks vs. Spurs from every angle, Barner is leaning Under 216.5 total points. The Under hit in each of the first two contests of this series, and the total has not been reached in the last three matchups overall.
“These are two very good defensive teams that can really put the clamps on each other if the officials allow them to be very physical again. Neither team has hit a ton of three-pointers, which has helped keep the scoring total down.” — Mike Barner, SportsLine
For the entirety of the regular season plus postseason, both squads have leaned under. The Under carries a 54-48 record for San Antonio, while it holds a 53-46 mark for New York. The result of Game 2 also points toward the total staying under in Game 3: the Under has hit at a 68% clip for the Spurs following a loss, and at 58% for the Knicks after a win.
How to Make Knicks vs. Spurs Picks
Barner has also identified a critical x-factor that has him backing one side of the spread. Head to SportsLine to see the full NBA picks from the expert sitting on a 142-105 roll, and stay with TipsGG for continuing coverage of the 2026 NBA Finals.