Best Victor Wembanyama Picks for Knicks vs. Spurs NBA Finals Game 1

For the first time in his NBA career, C Victor Wembanyama has led the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, where a battle with the New York Knicks awaits. Game 1 tips off on Wednesday evening at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC.

This will mark the Spurs’ first NBA Finals appearance since 2014, while the Knicks will have a shot at the NBA’s ultimate prize for the first time since 1999. San Antonio is 6-3 when playing at home throughout the 2026 postseason, including a 118-91 win in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder to force Game 7.

Below, we’ll break down the best Victor Wembanyama picks and projections on PrizePicks for Game 1 of the NBA Finals vs. the Knicks.

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Best Victor Wembanyama Pick for Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 – Wednesday, June 3

Here is the best Victor Wembanyama pick for Wednesday’s Knicks vs. Spurs Game 1 of the NBA Finals via PrizePicks.

Spurs C Victor Wembanyama vs. Knicks: 38.5 Pts + Rebs

• Wembanyama has registered at least 39 points and rebounds in two of his last eight games.
• The Spurs’ center has averaged 23.2 PPG and 10.8 RPG, which are both below his regular-season numbers of 25.0 PPG and 11.5 RPG.
• In three games vs. the Knicks during the regular season, Wembanyama posted 24.7 PPG and 10.7 RPG, while shooting 54.3% from the field. The Spurs’ standout topped the 30-point mark in only one of those contests.
• The Spurs’ star has secured 8 or fewer rebounds in four of his last five contests.
• The Knicks are allowing the fewest RPG (35.6) of any team throughout the NBA postseason.
• According to NBA Advanced Stats, Wembanyama has pulled down 4.5 contested rebounds per contest during the 2026 playoffs.
• Per databallr, Wembanyama only secures offensive rebounds on 8.1% of San Antonio’s missed shots, which ranks in the 23rd percentile.

More Victor Wembanyama Projections vs. Knicks for NBA Finals Game 1

Here are other top Victor Wembanyama projections vs. the Knicks in Game 1, via PrizePicks. How will the NBA Finals MVP contender fare?

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• 26.5 Points
• 42.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
• 11.5 Rebounds
• 9 FG Made
• 4.5 Blks+Stls
• 3 Assists
• 2 3PTM
• 2.5 Blocked Shots (Goblin)

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