The San Antonio Spurs face the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Friday night, aiming to equalize the series following a 105-95 defeat in the opener. The Knicks (53-29), who are on a strong postseason run at 7-1 away from home, seek their first title since 1973. Meanwhile, the Spurs (62-20), previous champions in 2014, have had a mixed playoff performance at home, with a 6-4 record.

Tipoff is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook favor the Spurs by 6.5 points, with an over/under set at 217.5 total points.

Mike Barner, a leading NBA expert from SportsLine, boasts an impressive 141-103 record on NBA picks, yielding a return of $1,862 for $100 bettors. He has thoroughly analyzed the matchup and shared his predictions and betting strategies for the Knicks vs. Spurs game.

Key Betting Lines:

• Spread: Spurs -6.5 at FanDuel
• Over/Under: 217.5 points
• Money Line: Spurs -240, Knicks +196

Predictions:

Barner leans towards betting the Over on 217.5 total points, noting that:

• The Over has hit in 7 of the last 10 meetings between these teams.
• The Spurs ranked third in scoring during the regular season, averaging 119.8 points per game.
• The Knicks averaged 116.5 points, placing them 10th.

Barner emphasizes that fans should check his detailed picks and insights on SportsLine for a comprehensive analysis before making their bets.