The New York Knicks seek to push the San Antonio Spurs to the edge of elimination in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Monday night. After a narrow 105-104 victory on Friday, the Knicks hold a commanding 2-0 series lead. This marks the Spurs' first appearance in the Finals since 2013-14, where they clinched the title against Miami, while the Knicks are back in the Finals for the first time since 1998-99, when they faced the Spurs and lost.

Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Historically, the Spurs lead the all-time postseason series 4-3 and have a 2-1 record at MSG. Currently, New York is favored by 2.5 points in the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, with an over/under set at 216.5 points.

Before placing any bets, bettors are encouraged to consider predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model, which has proven successful with over $10,000 in betting profit for $100 players over the past eight-plus seasons. The model enters this Finals series on a hot 26-10 roll (72%) regarding top-rated NBA spread picks this season.

In its latest simulations of the Knicks vs. Spurs matchup, the model predicts:

• The total points scored will go Under 216.5.
• Victor Wembanyama is projected to lead the Spurs with 27.7 points.
• Jalen Brunson is expected to top the Knicks with 25.8 points.
• The teams are projected to combine for 214 total points, supporting the Under as a favorable bet.

With the stakes high and the tension palpable, the Knicks and Spurs are set for an intense showdown as they battle for crucial momentum in the Finals.