- The Spurs are heavy -6.5 point favorites in Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals after blowing a 14 point lead in Game 1.
- San Antonio has gone 3-0 in games following a home loss this postseason, winning by an average of 23.7 points per game.
- Landry Shamet has shot 14-18 from three in his last five games and has -135 odds to make over 1.5 three pointers tonight.
SAN ANTONIO – Friday night holds Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals in San Antonio, as the Spurs look to even up the series at one game apiece, while the New York Knicks try to take a commanding 2-0 series lead on the road.
2026 NBA Finals Game 2 Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knicks | +6.5 (-110) | +195 | O 216.0 (-110) |
| Spurs | -6.5 (-110) | -235 | U 216.0 (-110) |
The Spurs are six and a half point favorites in Game 2, as legal sports betting sites expect them to come out in desperation mode on their home floor.
Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Devin Vassell all struggled for San Antonio, while Karl Anthony-Towns kept the Knicks afloat before Jalen Brunson’s fourth quarter outburst.
Brunson did suffer a knee injury which he played through in the second half, but could be something to monitor going forward, though he is not listed on the injury report.
Spurs To Cover -6.5 Point Spread (-110)
San Antonio has already proven to be resilient this postseason after losing Game 1 to the Timberwolves in the Conference Semifinals and going down 2-1 and eventually 3-2 to the defending champion Thunder before winning each series.
They also have a bit of history on their side, as teams that have lost Game 1 at home in the Finals have gone 9-2 in Game 2s since 1976, including the last five consecutive instances.
The Spurs haven’t just bounced back from deficits in the playoffs, they’ve dominated, winning each of their three games following a loss at home by an average of 23.7 points per game, all by double figures, making this a solid bet at Texas sports betting sites.
Though the Knicks had a solid showing in Game 1, coming back from a 14 point deficit in the second half, the likelihood of San Antonio shooting 36% from the field and 26% from three in consecutive games is slim to none.
Landry Shamet To Record Over 1.5 Three Pointers Made (-135)
Shamet was hardly a part of the rotation early in the postseason, averaging just 9 minutes per game in the first round against Atlanta and 14.3 minutes against Philadelphia, but quickly became a vital part of New York’s offensive attack by knocking down threes in limited minutes.
He was able to earn just under 20 minutes per game against Cleveland in the Conference Finals, which would pay major dividends for the Knicks, as Shamet knocked down 11 of his 12 three point attempts during the series for a 91.7% clip. Overall, Shamet has shot 24-41 (58.5%) from three point land this postseason.
In Game 1 of the Finals, he played 33 minutes, the most of any game in these playoffs, and knocked down 3 of his 6 three point attempts.
The Spurs have shown a willingness to take away primary ball handlers and force role players to make shots, as evidenced by Alex Caruso and Cason Wallace each knocking down over 2.5 threes per game on a 50% clip in the Conference Finals.
