Sports picks for Thursday, November 13, 2025
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Knicks -5New York is the side that actually wins possessions and closes games. Over the last 5, the Knicks have the edge in wins and defense, Brunson’s steady output keeps their offense on schedule, and Towns cleaning the glass cuts off Miami’s second‑chance scoring. That profile is built to clear a 5 at home. The only worry is a grind-it-out tempo from Miami, but stable rotations mean fewer surprises and New York’s structure holds. I’m laying the 5 instead of chasing -5.5—keep the half‑point and cash like a pro; got the guts to ride with me?
New York is the side that actually wins possessions and closes games. Over the last 5, the Knicks have the edge in wins and defense, Brunson’s steady output keeps their offense on schedule, and Towns cleaning the glass cuts off Miami’s second‑chance scoring.
That profile is built to clear a 5 at home. The only worry is a grind-it-out tempo from Miami, but stable rotations mean fewer surprises and New York’s structure holds.
I’m laying the 5 instead of chasing -5.5—keep the half‑point and cash like a pro; got the guts to ride with me?
Spurs -1.5Spurs are the side: they’re 8-2 with one of the league’s top defenses while the Warriors have dropped 5 of their last 7, so current form is lopsided. Golden State is on a back-to-back with travel and San Antonio is rested, which tilts the legs and the glass toward the home team. Victor Wembanyama just threw down 38 points, 12 boards, and 5 blocks, and the Warriors’ lack of size leaves them exposed at the rim. With Jonathan Kuminga questionable and De’Anthony Melton out, Kerr’s rotations thin out and get easier to target. Sure, young Spurs can wobble late, but with the rest edge and that defense, they’re built to cover this short number—got the guts to ride?
Spurs are the side: they’re 8-2 with one of the league’s top defenses while the Warriors have dropped 5 of their last 7, so current form is lopsided. Golden State is on a back-to-back with travel and San Antonio is rested, which tilts the legs and the glass toward the home team.
Victor Wembanyama just threw down 38 points, 12 boards, and 5 blocks, and the Warriors’ lack of size leaves them exposed at the rim. With Jonathan Kuminga questionable and De’Anthony Melton out, Kerr’s rotations thin out and get easier to target.
Sure, young Spurs can wobble late, but with the rest edge and that defense, they’re built to cover this short number—got the guts to ride?