Knicks vs. Spurs prediction, odds, line, spread: 2022 NBA picks, Dec. 29 best bets from proven computer model

The San Antonio Spurs host the New York Knicks on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET. The Knicks are 18-17 overall and 6-12 at home. Jalen Brunson is questionable for the Knicks, while Devin Vassell is out for San Antonio Spurs. Caesars Sportsbook lists the Spurs as 5-point road favorites. Vegas thinks the total points will be 224.5. SportsLine's proven computer model simulates every NBA game 10,000 times and has returned well over $10,00 in profit for $100 players on its top-rated NBA picks over the past four-plus seasons.

Knicks vs. Spurs is a 2018 NBA game. The Knicks are 2-3 against the spread in the last five games. San Antonio is 2.3-2 against spreads in last 5 games, including 2 wins against Knicks.

Knicks are 2-3 against the spread in the last 5 games. Spurs are only 2.3-2 against spreads in last five games, according to SportsLine.

The Knicks are strong on defense, giving up only 112.1 points per 100 possessions. San Antonio is last in defensive rating, field goal percentage, and assists per game. The Spurs are No. 28 in offensive rating and No., 29 in free throw accuracy.

The Spurs are in the top five of the NBA in assists, averaging 27.1 per game. San Antonio is also in top eight of league in offensive rebound rate (30.3%, second-chance points (15.5%, points in paint (53. 5%, fast break points 15.0%, etc.) and above-average in turnovers created ( 15,0% of points created, 7.4% steals). New York is No. 24 in NBA field goal percentage, No 25 in league 3-point percentage and No 23 in basketball's assist-happy league.

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total. It projects 230 combined points for Spurs and Knicks. One side of the spread hits in over 50% of simulations.