The San Antonio Spurs are considered favorites against the New York Knicks in the 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals, which begin on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Spurs' home court. This is based on odds from BetMGM and DraftKings.
Betting Odds Favor Spurs
At BetMGM, the Spurs, led by giant Victor Wembanyama, are listed at -210, meaning a $210 bet is needed to win $100. At DraftKings, the Spurs are at -205, requiring a $205 bet to win $100. The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson, are listed at +170 on both platforms, meaning a $100 bet wins $170.
Historical Context
This scenario mirrors the last meeting between the two teams in the NBA Finals in 1999, when the Spurs won the series 4-1. Back then, the Spurs were led by their 7'0" center Tim Duncan, who averaged 27.4 points and 14 rebounds in the series, earning Finals MVP. Now, the Spurs are again led by their towering center, Wembanyama, who stands 7'4".
Path to the Finals
The Spurs advanced to the NBA Finals after a decisive Game 7 victory over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals. The Knicks, meanwhile, swept the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Although the Knicks are considered underdogs, their momentum is strong, having won 11 consecutive games in these playoffs.
Regular Season Meetings
The two teams split their regular-season meetings, but the Knicks defeated the Spurs 124-113 in the NBA Cup Finals on December 16 of last year.
