Knicks odds to beat Thunder and Spurs in NBA Finals revealed – and they’re shocking
The New York Knicks are facing significant underdog odds as they prepare for the NBA Finals against either the San Antonio Spurs or the Oklahoma City Thunder. Sportsbooks have listed the Knicks as 4.5-point underdogs against the Spurs and 6.5-point underdogs against the Thunder. Despite their recent success, the Knicks are not favored to win the championship according to current betting lines.
- ▪The Knicks are 4.5-point underdogs against the Spurs and 6.5-point underdogs against the Thunder.
- ▪DraftKings has the Spurs as -270 favorites and the Thunder as -280 favorites over the Knicks.
- ▪The Knicks have won 11 consecutive games leading up to the Finals.
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| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 12:50:42 -0400 |
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Betting New York Knicks Knicks odds to beat Thunder and Spurs in NBA Finals revealed – and they’re shocking By Erich Richter Published May 26, 2026, 12:50 p.m. ET Jalen Brunson has been doubted his whole NBA career. NBAE via Getty Images See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Everyone is favored to beat Jalen Brunson; until it’s time to beat Jalen Brunson. While the Knicks are waiting for their opponent in the NBA Finals, that hasn’t stopped the sportsbooks from posting Game 1 odds for either scenario –– and they’ll shock you.
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