Knicks vs. Spurs Prediction, Spread, Game 2 Picks – Friday, June 5

Game 2 of the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Finals is set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 5. The Spurs are favored to win NBA Finals Game 2, entering as 6.5-point favorites on the spread, via PrizePicks.

The Knicks were able to rally from a double-digit second-half deficit to come away with a win in Game 1. Will the Spurs salvage a victory with their home court in Game 2 before the series shifts to New York City?

Below, we'll break down our Knicks vs. Spurs prediction and picks for Game 2 of the NBA Finals matchup, including the spread, over/under, and key player picks for PrizePicks.

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NBA Finals: Knicks vs. Spurs Prediction, Spread, Over/Under for Game 2

The Knicks were dominant in the Eastern Conference Final as they swept the Cleveland Cavaliers in convincing fashion. Despite trailing in the second half, the Knicks staged a comeback and ultimately won 105-95 in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

San Antonio led by as many as 14 points in the third quarter before New York rallied to tie the game at 76 to end the frame. The Knicks outscored the Spurs 29-19 in the fourth quarter and finished Game 1 on an 11-0 run.

Knicks PG Jalen Brunson led the way with a game-high 30 points on 12-of-31 shooting, despite battling through multiple injuries throughout the contest. Meanwhile, the Knicks flustered Spurs C Victor Wembanyama, who scored 26 points (6-of-21 shooting) in the loss.

The Knicks haven’t lost a game since April 23, when they fell to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 3 of their opening-round series. New York has been victorious in 12 consecutive games since that 109-108 defeat.

Knicks vs. Spurs Spread, Over/Under for Game 2 – Friday, June 5

The Spurs enter Friday’s game as 6.5-point home favorites against the Knicks, returning a 1.4x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks.

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• Spread: San Antonio Spurs -6.5 (1.88x payout)
• Over/Under: 214.5 (1.75x payout on Over)
• Game Winner Payout: Knicks 2.7x | Spurs 1.4x

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New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs Timeline, Matchup History

Here is the full Knicks vs. Spurs timeline, including the playoff series game-by-game and recent matchup history.

All-Time: Spurs, 64-49

Regular Season: Knicks, 2-1

Series: Knicks, 1-0

Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Timeline, Schedule

• Game 1: Knicks 105, Spurs 95
• Game 2: Friday, June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET in San Antonio
• Game 3: Monday, June 8, 8:30 p.m. ET in New York
• Game 4: Wednesday, June 10, 8:30 p.m. ET in New York
• Games 5-7 if necessary

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Knicks vs. Spurs Prediction on Spread for NBA Finals, Game 2 – 6/5/26

Here are the key game stats and trends behind our Knicks vs. Spurs prediction for the spread for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday, June 5.

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• The Knicks are 3-1 against the spread in their last four meetings against the Spurs, including in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
• New York has averaged an NBA-best 118.9 PPG throughout the postseason.
• The Knicks are shooting 39.3% from beyond the arc this postseason, which leads all playoff teams. 
• According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Knicks have recorded an NBA-best 102.9 defensive rating throughout the playoffs.
• New York outscored San Antonio 29-19 in the fourth quarter of Game 1.
• The Knicks have won six of their last nine games against the Spurs outright, with a 2-1 straight-up record during the 2025-26 regular season.

Knicks vs. Spurs Picks, Player Stats for PrizePicks for Game 2 Tonight

Here are the top Knicks vs. Spurs picks to target on PrizePicks for Friday, June 5. Today’s NBA picks for PrizePicks include Stephon Castle and Mikal Bridges.

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Knicks F Mikal Bridges vs. Spurs: 4.5 Field Goals Made

• Bridges has scored at least 12 points in nine of his last 10 games.
• The Knicks’ SF has posted 14.5 PPG and is shooting 50.0% from the floor in four games vs. the Spurs this season.
• Per databallr, Bridges is shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc this postseason, ranking in the 72nd percentile.
• According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Knicks’ wing attempts 39.7% of his shots less than 10 feet from the rim and is connecting on 81.7% of those shots.
• Bridges has shot 60.0% or better from the field in six of his last eight contests.

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Spurs G Stephon Castle vs. Knicks: 28.5 Pts + Rebs + Asts

• Castle has registered at least 29 points, rebounds, and assists in four of his last eight contests.
• According to databallr, Castle has recorded 17.2 potential assists per 100 possessions, which ranks in the 92nd percentile.
• The Spurs’ SG has secured at least 5 rebounds in seven of his last eight games, including pulling down 8 rebounds in Game 1 vs. the Knicks.
• Castle has attempted 47.4% of his shots from less than 10 feet from the basket and is hitting 59.7% of those attempts.
• The 2024 lottery pick ranks second on the Spurs in scoring (19.1 PPG) during the NBA Playoffs, behind only Victor Wembanyama (23.3).

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NBA Playoffs Live Picks: Knicks vs. Spurs on PrizePicks for Game 2

Here are some in-game angles to target for your Knicks vs. Spurs live picks in tonight’s game. 

• The Knicks have gotten off to hot starts throughout the 2026 postseason, averaging an NBA-best 30.7 PPG in the first quarter.
• New York comes out of the locker room strong in the second half throughout the NBA Playoffs. The Knicks are averaging 29.8 PPG in the third quarter, which ranks second among playoff teams, behind only the Spurs (29.9).
• According to NBA Advanced Stats, the Knicks own the top defensive rating (102.9) among playoff teams. New York clamps down even further late in the game as they have recorded a postseason-best 99.7 defensive rating in the fourth quarter.
• In the final 12 minutes, the Knicks have a 13.3 net rating this postseason, the best in the league. Meanwhile, the Spurs rank eighth with a net rating of just 1.9 in the fourth quarter.

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The Knicks haven’t lost a game since April 23 against the Atlanta Hawks. They stayed hot by stealing Game 1 on the Spurs’ home floor on Wednesday night. Will New York keep Game 2 close against San Antonio?

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