The New York Knicks hold a commanding 2-0 lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals following a narrow 105-104 victory in Game 2. The series now shifts to Madison Square Garden for Game 3, scheduled for June 8, where the Knicks have an opportunity to push the Spurs to the brink of elimination.
Oddsmakers expect the home crowd advantage to hold. New York is favored to take a 3-0 lead, sitting as -2.5 point favorites with a moneyline of -134, according to FanDuel’s betting lines. The Over/Under for total points in Game 3 is set at 216.5.
San Antonio’s offense is struggling to break through outside the paint. Since this historic NBA Finals matchup began, the Knicks have maintained an elite perimeter defense. New York is allowing opponents to shoot just 30.5% from beyond the arc in the postseason.
Despite his team trailing by two games, Victor Wembanyama remains the betting favorite to win Finals MVP at -185. Analysts reviewing the broader series odds attribute this to Wembanyama’s sheer statistical output, but the Spurs require immediate offensive support from their guards to avoid a sweep.
Betting analysts are closely monitoring San Antonio’s backcourt adjustments ahead of Game 3. Rookie Dylan Harper has shown a hot hand late in the series, and his performance is being heavily factored into upcoming prop bets and offensive projections as the Spurs attempt to counter New York’s defensive momentum.