Kalshi Offers DFS Players Another Way to Trade on the Spurs vs. Knicks
If you’re a DFS player looking for more ways to engage with the NBA beyond traditional rosters, Kalshi’s prediction markets offer an exciting alternative. Tonight’s matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks — tipping off at 8:30 p.m. ET at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and streaming on Amazon Prime — is available for trading on Kalshi.
While Kalshi does feature NBA player props for other markets, the “Pro Basketball Emirates Cup Winner?” market focuses on team-based outcomes like moneylines, spreads, and totals, since player props are generally specific to individual games, not overall tournament outcomes.
Here are the best Kalshi Spurvs vs. Knicks predictions for tonight’s game:
Moneyline at Kalshi: Spurs vs. Knicks Prediction
The Pick: Go with the New York Knicks to win outright.
The Vibe: The Knicks are just rolling right now, winning nine of their last ten games, and they have the most important advantage in a championship game: available star minutes. Jalen Brunson is playing like an absolute scoring machine right now, and he’s going to be on the floor for around 40 minutes. The Spurs’ superstar, Victor Wembanyama, is still on a strict minutes restriction and won’t play more than 25 minutes. That difference is too huge to ignore in a high-stakes final. New York is the statistically safer play here.
Spread at Kalshi: Spurs vs. Knicks Prediction
The Pick: Take the New York Knicks to cover the spread (-2.5).
The Vibe: Our analysis projects the Knicks will win by a margin of 5 to 9 points, putting them comfortably past this small spread. When Wembanyama hits the bench for those crucial minutes, the Knicks’ elite offense—which is already ranked 4th in the league—should go to work. They know they have to build a lead during that time. Expect New York to maintain a slight edge throughout the game and pull away just enough in the non-Wemby minutes to lock this down.
Total at Kalshi: Spurs vs. Knicks Prediction
The Pick: Bet the Over 233.5 total points.
The Vibe: This is going to be a high-octane final. The Knicks’ offense has been spectacular, scoring an average of 121.0 points this season, and they are not slowing down. More importantly, when Wembanyama is resting, the Spurs’ interior defense takes a massive hit. The Knicks will feast on the paint and the Spurs will rely on the fast-paced scoring of Fox and Castle to keep up. With both teams playing their main scorers big minutes (except Wemby), we think the buckets will pile up and push the score Over the total.
How to Trade on the Spurs vs. Knicks Game at Kalshi Tonight
You can trade on the Spurs vs. Knicks game using prediction market contracts at Kalshi. Here’s how:
- Sign up using the Kalshi promo code if you haven’t already.
- Open the Kalshi app or website and navigate to the “Pro Basketball Emirates Cup Winner?” market.
- Select the type of contract you want to trade: moneyline, spread, or total.
- Adjust the alternate on the spread or total if desired to find the exact outcome you want to trade.
- Choose your side: Yes or No.
- Select your purchase method: in dollars, contracts, or as a limit order.
- Input the amount you want to buy. # Review and finalize the transaction.
Kalshi projects that Spurs vs. Knicks contracts on December 16 will pay out 5 minutes after the event settles. At the time of publication, the total trading volume for this market is $2,995,255. This number will surely pass $3 million, making Kalshi a popular way to get in on the Spurs vs. Knicks action tonight.
Why Use Kalshi to Trade on Spurs vs. Knicks NBA Cup Finals Tonight
Kalshi’s federal regulation through the CFTC and its prediction-market structure make it legal in more states than traditional sports betting, providing DFS players with a way to trade on basketball outcomes even in states where sports betting or DFS might not be available. By focusing on team-based markets like moneylines, spreads, and totals, Kalshi gives you another way to leverage your NBA knowledge and stay engaged with tournaments like the Emirates Cup.