Against expectations, the favored San Antonio Spurs are now down 2-0 as they head to the New York Knicks for Games 3 and 4 of the NBA Finals, trying to keep their season alive.
After blowing a big lead in Game 1, they rallied late in Game 2 but couldn’t find a game-winning shot to even the series, and now they are in a hole. Game 3, where President Donald Trump is expected to attend, is a hot ticket, starting at $4,800 on StubHub with some tickets going for up to $24,000.
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The Knicks are slight favorites to set up an elimination game on Wednesday.
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What channel is the Spurs game on
Game 3 of the San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks series will be televised nationally on ABC at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT on Monday, June 8, from Madison Square Garden in New York.
What time does the Spurs game start tonight
The San Antonio Spurs at New York Knicks Game 3 is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. MDT/7:30 p.m. CDT Monday, June 8.
Spurs game tonight central time
Game 3 will be televised nationally on ABC at 7:30 p.m. CDT on Monday, June 8, from Madison Square Garden in New York.
San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks series
Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95
Game 2: Knicks 105, Spurs 104
Game 3: Monday, June 8, Spurs at Knicks, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 4: Wednesday, June 10, Spurs at Knicks, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 5:* Saturday, June 13, Knicks at Spurs, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 6*: Tuesday, June 16, Spurs at Knicks, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
Game 7*: Friday, June 19, Knicks at Spurs, 6:30 p.m. MT/7:30 p.m. CT, ABC
* If necessary
San Antonio Spurs vs. New York Knicks series score
The New York Knicks lead the best-of-7 series 2-0.
Spurs vs Knicks odds
From BetMGM.com
Game 2: Knicks -2 1/2. Over/under 216 1/2. Moneyline: San Antonio +110, New York -130
Knicks vs Spurs prediction
Bookies.com: Bet the Knicks to cover vs Spurs on Monday
Bill Speros writes: “The Knicks enter Game 3 as betting favorites for first time in this series. The Knicks won Game 2 outright as 6.5-point dogs at +185. The under (216.5) hit in the second straight game, as well, off a 105-104 final. New York ran its postseason winning streak to 13 and covered for the 13th time in 16 postseason games. Karl Anthony Towns again put up Finals MVP numbers Friday, logging 21 points, 13 rebounds, and posting a +11. The Knicks are a combined +25 when he’s on the floor in this series. The Spurs found a way to slow Jalen Brunson (7-for-25 from the floor) and emptied the tank to no avail in again in Game 2. Their challenge remains: keep Victor Wembanyama fully engaged for 48 minutes. Wemby scored 22 of his 29 points Friday in the second half. His imbalance leaves the Spurs playing catch-up against the Blue & Orange Express. And the train keeps rolling Monday night at MSG. Take the Knicks and give the points.”
Sports Betting Dime: Spurs 116.5, Knicks 115.1
The site predicts that the Spurs will win Game 3 against the Knicks, taking San Antonio with the points. It has the point total going over.
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ESPN: Knicks have a 58.2% chance to beat Spurs in Game 3
The site gives San Antonio a 41.8% shot at defeating New York in the third game of the 2026 NBA Finals.
Dimers: Knicks 109, Spurs 107
It writes: “After extensive simulations, our model gives the Spurs a win probability of 43%, while the Knicks have a win probability of 57%.”
Doc’s Sports: Bet the Spurs with the points vs. the Knicks
It writes: “The New York defense allows 36.2% on three-point shots (1,138 of 3,145) and opponents are converting on 77.8% of their free throw attempts. They have surrendered 25.0 dimes and 40.5 rebounds per contest, which is 6th and 4th in the NBA. The Knicks on the defensive end are ranked 5th in the league in points given up per game with 110.1. They are forcing their opponents into 14.4 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 46.0% from the floor (5th in basketball).”
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