The 2025/26 NBA Finals head to New York with the Knicks holding a commanding 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs.

New York did the hard work in Texas, taking both games at Frost Bank Center and leaving the Spurs with plenty to fix before the series shifts to Madison Square Garden. Game 2 was a heartbreaker for San Antonio, who fell 105-104 despite getting another strong scoring night from Victor Wembanyama and solid all-round work from Devin Vassell.

The Knicks now have the chance to put one hand on the trophy with two home games coming up, while the Spurs are suddenly staring at a series that could get away from them very quickly. Here are our top NBA Finals Game 3 betting tips, with odds from the best NBA bookmakers.

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New York Knicks vs San Antonio Spurs

Game 3: Monday, June 8 – 8:30pm EST – Madison Square Garden, New York
The Knicks return home in a dream position. They have already won twice on the road, Jalen Brunson is playing with complete control late in games, and Madison Square Garden should be absolutely rocking for New York’s first home game of the series.

San Antonio have not been miles away, but close losses still count the same at this time of year. The Spurs had chances in both games, yet the Knicks have been better in the late possessions and more composed when the pressure has lifted. If the Spurs are going to drag this series back, they need more from the role players around Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox.

That brings Devin Vassell straight back into focus. He cashed the 8+ rebounds play in Game 2 with nine boards, and he also added five assists in a busy 38-minute role. The minutes are clearly there, and if New York continue forcing the ball out of San Antonio’s main actions, Vassell should stay heavily involved as a rebounder and secondary creator.

Julian Champagnie is another Spurs player who looks worth a swing in the points market. He logged big minutes in Game 2, and San Antonio need him to be more aggressive in Game 3 if the Knicks keep loading up on Wembanyama. The shot volume was not quite there last time, but the role is good enough for a bounce-back scoring chance at a strong price.

For New York, Landry Shamet has quietly become a live bench-scoring option. He played 30 minutes in Game 2, knocked down three triples, and gave the Knicks a real lift while their main guys were being managed through key stretches. If the Knicks get another strong second-unit run at home, Shamet has the green light to push past his points number.

Knicks vs Spurs top betting picks – Game 3

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