New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Free Prediction 03/15/19

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The San Antonio Spurs (39-29) welcome the New York Knicks (13-55) to AT&T Center. The Spurs are 13-point favorites and have won six games in a row, while the Knicks are on a seven-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 216.5 points and it will air on KENS-TV 5 at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019.

New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs ATS Odds

In their last game, the Spurs (3.5-point favorites) covered in a 112-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Knicks were defeated by the Indiana Pacers, 103-98, but did cover as 10.5-point underdogs. The San Antonio game finished 0.5 points under the projected point total of 217.5, while the New York game finished 7.5 points under the projected point total of 208.5.

San Antonio dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.220 (above their season average of 0.198) and a turnover percentage of 11.8 (worse than their season average of 10.9). For those same stats, Dallas recorded marks of 0.183 and 13.0, respectively. New York, meanwhile, held Indiana to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.7 (below their season average of 21.8). DeMar DeRozan had a good performance for San Antonio with 33 points and six assists. DeAndre Jordan, meanwhile had a good outing for New York, recording 12 points, 16 rebounds and five assists.

In their first matchup this season, Dennis Smith Jr. led the Knicks to a 130-118 victory. He recorded a double-double with 19 points and 13 assists. The two teams combined to put up 248 points, which was well over the projected point total of 226, and New York covered as a 9-point underdog. New York was lights out from beyond the arc (16-37; 43.2 percent). San Antonio, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (28-31; 90.3 percent).

Oddsmakers are known to place the total high when the Knicks are involved, as 55.9 percent of their contests have gone under the projected point total. New York heads into the contest with records of 13-55 straight up (SU) and 29-37-2 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to New York, Spurs games have a tendency to go over the total (57.4 percent). Moreover, San Antonio owns records of 39-29 SU and 37-30-1 ATS.

San Antonio could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense goes up against one of the league’s worst defenses. The Spurs rank fifth in offensive efficiency, while New York ranks 26th in defensive efficiency.

Knicks at Spurs Free Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Spurs, ATS Winner – Knicks, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • The Knicks rank 25th in points off turnovers per game (15.0) while the Spurs rank 29th (14.3).
  • San Antonio ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (4.2) while New York ranks 27th (5.9).
  • The Knicks rank ninth in second chance points per game (13.6) while the Spurs rank 27th (11.7).
  • San Antonio ranks 16th in assists per game (24.4) while New York ranks last (19.9).
  • New York ranks 22nd in three pointers attempted per game (29.2) while San Antonio ranks last (25.0).
  • The Knicks rank fourth in fast break points allowed per game (11.7) while the Spurs rank 23rd (14.6).
  • The Knicks rank 21st in steals per game (7.1) while the Spurs rank last (6.2).
  • New York ranks 24th in points in the paint per game (44.7) while San Antonio ranks 27th (43.2).
  • San Antonio ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (43.9) while New York ranks 28th (47.4).
  • In games where they hold opponents below 100 points, San Antonio is 12-3 and New York is 3-1.
  • When scoring above 100 points, the Spurs are 38-18 and the Knicks are 13-34.
  • San Antonio is 21-12 ATS at home, while New York is 18-18 ATS on the road.
  • The total has gone over in 18 of the Knicks’ 36 road games, while 17 of the Spurs’ 33 home games have gone under.

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spurs are 4-1 ATS over their last five games, while the Knicks are 2-3.
  • In their last five games, San Antonio has 4 unders and 1 over, while New York has 5 unders.
  • The Spurs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 1.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Knicks have scored an average of 97.6 points per game (7.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 106.0 points per game (7.7 below their season average).