Knicks vs Spurs Prediction, Picks & Odds for NBA Finals Game 2

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The San Antonio Spurs are in a tough spot when it comes to how Victor Wembanyama should defend the New York Knicks in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.

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In the series opener, the lanky Wembanyama was effective defending outside shooters but found himself getting pulled away from the paint. That had New York crashing the unmanned glass and going back for seconds like it was Thanksgiving dinner.

Our Knicks vs. Spurs predictions believe Wemby stays tethered to the interior to prevent those offensive rebounds, and San Antonio will live with the outside shots, if it doesn’t mean devastating the defense with second-chance buckets.

My NBA picks expect Wembanyama to ratchet up his rebounding on June 5.

Knicks vs Spurs Game 2 prediction

Knicks vs Spurs best bet: Victor Wembanyama Over 11.5 rebounds (-120)

The San Antonio Spurs need Victor Wembanyama to stay at home and clean the defensive glass. 

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Not only does his rebounding spark the Spurs’ transition (which was a no-show in 2H), but giving up a Costco-sized pack of offensive rebounds to the New York Knicks is crippling to the defense after forcing a miss.

Wembanyama still wrangled 12 boards on 22 rebounding chances but only nine on defense, as he was closing out on shooters. 

His Game 2 rebounding total stays lower at 11.5 O/U with projections ranging from 12.5 to 15+ boards. My number is around 14 rebounds, which should have the Over priced at -185.

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COVERS INTEL: Wembanyama spent most of Game 1 guarding Karl-Anthony Towns. Game 2 adjustments could see Wemby assigned more to Josh Hart, who shot just 1 for 5 for three points in Game 1. That allows him to play closer to the rim and stay in prime rebounding range.

Knicks vs Spurs Game 2 same-game parlay

I’m not running to lay the points with San Antonio, as New York doesn’t quit. However, I see the Spurs getting past the initial nerves and executing better offensively. Home teams coming off a loss in the NBA Finals aren’t great against the spread, but they are 24-16 SU since 2005-06.

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Publish date : 2026-06-04 15:41:00

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