Game 1 of 5 on Christmas Day 2024 pits the San Antonio Spurs (15-14) against the New York Knicks (19-10) at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The Spurs are currently 4-7 on the road with a point differential of -1, while the Knicks have a record of 7-3 in their last 10 home games.

We have all the information and analysis you need to know before the game, including the latest on catching tipoffs, odds, current team performance, player stats and of course our predictions, tips and best bets for the game from our modeling tools and team of experts.

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Game details and how to watch the Spurs at the Knicks on December 25th

• Date: Wednesday, December 25, 2024
• Time: 12:00 PM EST
• Location: Madison Square Garden
• City: New York, NY

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Playing odds for the Spurs at the Knicks

The latest odds:

• Odds: Spurs (+324), Knicks (-420)
• Spread: Knicks -9.5
• Over/Under: 225.5 points

This gives the Spurs an implied team score of 111.63 and the Knicks 116.59.

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Expert picks and predictions for Wednesday’s Spurs at Knicks game

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Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) likes this game as a defensive struggle: Game Total UNDER 225.5.
“NYK’s defense has been elite for weeks and Sochan’s return means SAS should have a top 10 D going forward.”

Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) is with the Visitors: San Antonio Spurs -9.5
“I currently give NYK a +5.5 and SAS a -1, making this game about 8/8.5 fair considering the home pitch. Very fun matchup to kick off Christmas Day!”

Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) expects the Knicks’ captain to be out on Christmas: Jalen Brunson with 23.5 points (-114).
“Brunson is having a bad season. However, a game at Madison Square Garden on Christmas is the time to go out. Especially in a game where KAT has a tough matchup. I’ll probably play it with 30+ points too.”

Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) doesn’t expect Jeremy Sochan to make a splash in the stats: Jeremy Sochan under 16.5 points + assists (-120)
“Sochan had a fantastic first quarter against the 76ers, but the rest of the game was quiet in both of those departments, including zero PRA in the fourth quarter. The Knicks will be a much more difficult matchup for Sochan.”

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Here are the best bets our model predicts for the Spurs at Knicks game on Christmas Day:

• Money line: NBC Sports Bet recommends a game against the New York Knicks on the moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning toward a game ATS for the Knicks at -9.5.
• In total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from betting on the total.

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Key stats, trends and insights to know ahead of Spurs vs. Knicks on Wednesday

· The Knicks have won 6 of their last 8 games at MSG against the Spurs
· The Knicks have made up the difference in their last three games against teams with worse records
· San Antonio leads the all-time series 58-45
· Center Karl-Anthony Towns is averaging a double-double for the season. He is averaging 24.7 points and 13.9 rebounds in 27 games

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