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Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game Dec. 16, 2025

San Antonio Spurs logo SA @ New York Knicks logo NY Tue, Dec 16 • 8:30 PM ET
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New York Knicks logo NY -2.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Andrew Caley
Senior Betting Analyst

A healthy Wemby changes the equation for the Spurs, but the Knicks are arguably playing better basketball than anyone in the NBA at the moment. They are 9-1 SU/ATS over their last 10 games, ranking second in bet rating over that span. But this NBA Cup Final will be decided on the perimeter, and the Knicks are the better shooting team. At less than one possession, I'll lay with New York to claim its first trophy in forever.

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San Antonio Spurs logo New York Knicks logo o229.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 21 hours ago
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Chris Vasile
Publishing Editor

We roll with the Over here. Both teams are inside the Top 7 in terms of PPG, while sitting inside the Top 11 for FG% and 3PT%. They are efficient, and there are plenty of scoring options on the floor. 

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