Betting the NBA Cup Championship Game: Knicks vs Spurs | NBA Betting Preview Tuesday (12/16/25)

VSiN’s Zach Cohen and Kelley Bydlon break down the NBA Cup Championship, explaining why the New York Knicks hold a major advantage over the Spurs in tonight’s title matchup. 

With Victor Wembanyama expected to play limited minutes, the hosts dive into the data, trends, and matchup dynamics that point toward New York as the stronger side.

The episode also recaps key action from around the NBA, including a historic performance from Flagg, the Pistons’ upset win over the Celtics, the Nuggets surviving in overtime against the Rockets, and another difficult loss for the Clippers. 

Zach and Kelley then close the show with their top best bets for Tuesday’s slate, including a featured player prop involving Mikal Bridges, plus additional wagers designed to take advantage of championship-game dynamics.

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💰 In This Episode:

• NBA Cup Championship betting preview — Spurs at Knicks
• Why limited Victor Wembanyama minutes give the Knicks an edge
• Key data points, trends, and matchup advantages
• NBA recap — Flagg’s historic night, Pistons over Celtics, Nuggets win 
• Best bets for Tuesday’s slate, including a Mikal Bridges player prop
• How to approach betting high-leverage championship games

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