The NBA Cup Finals will take center stage in Las Vegas, Nevada on Tuesday night, with the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks set to square off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video.
Our staff of basketball betting experts dug into the latest odds and identified three picks for tonight's NBA Cup Finals.
Continue below for our NBA Cup Finals picks, odds, props, and predictions for Tuesday, December 16.
NBA Cup Finals Picks, Props, Odds, Predictions
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Spurs vs. Knicks
By Kyle Murray
Anunoby came through for us in the NBA Cup Semifinals, and I am going right back to him in the Finals tonight.
OG played 40 minutes for the Knicks in that game, so we should be expecting 38+ minutes for him once again in this spot.
As a result, I have him projected for 28 PRA against San Antonio tonight.
This also sets up as a good matchup, as the Spurs have been bad at defending the long ball this season.
Pick: OG Anunoby Over 21.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-130)
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Spurs vs. Knicks
By Bet Labs
The NBA system titled "1H Dog vs Coasting Teams" focuses on first half moneyline opportunities where strong teams often start slow against inferior opponents.
Underdogs with modest Pythagorean ratings tend to face elite opponents with high win records who may be pacing themselves or conserving energy early in games.
These matchups frequently occur when the superior team is in cruise control, relying on second half adjustments rather than urgency in the opening quarters.
Meanwhile, the underdog typically plays with early intensity and effort, creating value in short term situations before talent disparity takes over.
By isolating first halves against top competition, this system leverages motivational imbalance and situational focus to identify profitable early game edges.
Pick: Spurs First Half Moneyline (+120)
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Spurs vs. Knicks
By Joe Dellera
I'm good with this prop at either 21.5 (-130) or 22.5 (-105).
If 21.5 is still available by the time you read this, I recommend splitting your bet in half between the two lines to reduce some of the juice.
OG played 40 minutes in the NBA Cup Semifinals, and the Knicks are a bit thin right now off the bench.
I could see OG playing in the upper 30-minute range tonight, at the very least.
When he's played 35+ minutes, Anunoby averages over 28 points + rebounds + assists.
Pick: OG Anunoby Over 21.5 Points, Rebounds, & Assists (-130)
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