BEN BURNS
Game: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Jan 4 2008 9:30PM
Prediction: New York Knicks
Reason: The Spurs are obviously the stronger of these two teams. However, the situation favors the visiting Knicks. While New York had last night off, San Antonio comes off a big game in the high altitude of Denver. That's worth noting as we find the Spurs at 1-5 ATS the last six times they played the second of back to back games and 5-10 ATS in that situation during the 2007 calendar year. Most recently, they lost outright by 12 points vs. Sacramento. The Knicks played the Spurs tough here last season, losing by eight points as 13.5 point underdogs. Don't be surprised if they give the defending champs a tougher game than expected once again. Consider taking the points with the rested visitors.
Game: New York Knicks at San Antonio Spurs Jan 4 2008 9:30PM
Prediction: New York Knicks
Reason: The Spurs are obviously the stronger of these two teams. However, the situation favors the visiting Knicks. While New York had last night off, San Antonio comes off a big game in the high altitude of Denver. That's worth noting as we find the Spurs at 1-5 ATS the last six times they played the second of back to back games and 5-10 ATS in that situation during the 2007 calendar year. Most recently, they lost outright by 12 points vs. Sacramento. The Knicks played the Spurs tough here last season, losing by eight points as 13.5 point underdogs. Don't be surprised if they give the defending champs a tougher game than expected once again. Consider taking the points with the rested visitors.