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New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs betting splits, odds for Game 1 Wednesday 6/3/26

New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs betting splits, odds for Game 1 Wednesday 6/3/26

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By: Sean Barnard

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs will open up Game 1 of the NBA Finals tonight. In a rematch of the 1999 NBA Finals, which marks the last time the Knicks have been on this stage, both teams will be fighting to be crowned champions. This is also a rematch of this season’s NBA Cup Final, when the Knicks came out victorious. Tonight’s opening matchup will take place in San Antonio.

Looking at the odds for tonight, the Spurs enter as 4.5-point favorites with -185 Moneyline odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. The Knicks are +154 underdogs, with the game total set at 218.5 points.

Let’s take a look at the bets placed on DraftKings Sportsbook and which side users are backing.

Knicks at Spurs Betting Splits on DraftKings Sportsbook

Looking at DraftKings Sportsbook’s data, the split is interesting for this NBA Finals Game 1 matchup.

The Knicks have 54% of the bets and 63% of the betting handle backing them on the Moneyline to open the series with a win on the road. While not as significant, the majority of DraftKings users are backing the Knicks on the spread. For the spread, 52% of the bets and 52% of the betting handle are backing the Knicks on the +4.5-point spread.

This leaves just 46% of the bets and 37% of the betting handle backing the Spurs to pick up the Game 1 win outright. There are 48% of the bets and 48% of the betting handle backing the Spurs on the -4.5-point spread.

The game total is also fairly split, with 66% of the bets and 62% of the betting handle backing the game total to go over 218.5 points. This leaves 38% of the betting handle and 34% of DraftKings users taking the game total to remain under.

You can check back for all updated betting splits on DraftKings Network here.

RELATED NBA Best Bets: Knicks at Spurs Top Prop Bets for Game 1 Wednesday 6/3/26

Here are the most popular player prop bets for Wednesday’s Game 1 matchup:

  • Jalen Brunson to Record 25+ Points (-190)
  • Victor Wembanyama 1st Point Scorer (+290)
  • Jalen Brunson to Record 26+ Points (-107)
  • Mikal Bridges to Record 15+ Points (-125)
  • Jalen Brunson to Record 30+ Points (+201)
  • Victor Wembanyama to Record a Triple-Double (+5000)

You also can read a full preview and pick for this NBA Finals opener on DraftKings Network here, as well as the top player prop picks ahead of tip-off.

Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard
Sean Barnard is a Philadelphia-based writer with experience in the sports media and the betting space since 2020. He has a particular focus on the NBA, but covers a wide range that includes the NFL, WNBA, college basketball, and the MLB. Sean started working for DraftKings Network in 2024. Prior to this you can read his work at ClutchPoints, Philly Sports Network, and Heavy Sports. He also is still active in the Philadelphia Sports Radio scene and is a writer for Crossing Broad.
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