As the NBA Finals roll on, we are treated to a Game 2 matchup between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks claimed the first game of this series in San Antonio. The Spurs look to even up the series. Despite the small slate, there is certainly no shortage of options to consider. Here are some of our favorite NBA Finals player props for Game 2.
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Friday’s Best NBA Finals Player Props
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Dylan Harper 21 + Points + Rebounds + Assists (-124)
Dylan Harper is averaging 13.3 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in the playoffs. He has picked up his production over the last few outings and may see a few more minutes on the floor if De'Aaron Fox continues to struggle offensively. The guard from Rutgers kept San Antonio in the fight until the final few minutes on Wednesday. We expect more of the same this evening.
Harper has finished with 21+ combined points + rebounds + assists in three consecutive contests. The Spurs guard is averaging 15.3 points, seven rebounds and 2.6 assists on an astounding 63% shooting from the field over that span. Harper is averaging 25.6 minutes off the bench through the previous three games.
This line is probably as spot on as you can get for this contest. Harper doesn't play 30+ minutes, yet you cannot argue with the stellar production in around 25 minutes on the floor. He is performing at a very high level lately, and absolutely has an opportunity to finish with 21+ combined points + rebounds + assists tonight.
Jalen Brunson Under 6.5 Assists (-144)
This selection represents our lowest payout of all the options presented. Seven assists for Jalen Brunson is an extremely aggressive number, and one that the star guard may find trouble reaching if the Spurs have a large lead in the final quarter of the contest. Brunson averaged 6.8 assists during the regular season and 6.7 when playing on the road.
While season averages may seem well within the ballpark to cash, Brunson's assist numbers have slightly dipped in the playoffs. If you extract the 14-assist performance against Cleveland in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Brunson is only averaging 5.7 assists through 14 postseason contests.
The Knicks guard has not accounted for seven or more assists in three consecutive games. Brunson finished with at least seven assists in only two out of the last nine games. The oddsmakers feel it will be a difficult task for Brunson to clear 6.5 assists in this contest, as do we.
Victor Wembanyama 4+ Blocks (+108)
The Spurs will most certainly be looking to tie this series up with a win at home.
The young center has been nothing short of brilliant at guarding the rim, so much so that opponents seem heavily reluctant to drive into the paint. Victor Wembanyama has already accumulated 12 blocks in one contest in this postseason. Four blocks at plus-odds appear to be somewhat of a bargain.
We have to preface this prop bet with the fact that Wembanyama hasn't blocked four or more shots in six consecutive games. The Spurs center is averaging 3.5 blocks in 18 playoff games. Wembanyama closed out the regular season with five consecutive contests with four or more blocks.
The Spurs have an opportunity to even up the series this evening. It stands to reason that Wembanyama may be extra invested in defending the rim tonight. The Spurs definitely do not want to be down 0-2 with the next two games in New York.
It's been a while since this line has cashed. Having said that, we feel the probability that Wembanyama records at least four blocks is strong tonight.
De'Aaron Fox Under 23.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-114)
This line has dropped from 25.5 in Game 1 to 23.5 in Game 2. De’Aaron Fox seems to still be dealing with the ankle injury that caused the veteran guard to miss two games in the Western Conference Finals. Fox failed to make a single three-pointer in Game 1 and shot a dreadful 23% from the field.
The Spurs guard is averaging 10.5 points, six assists and five rebounds since returning from injury. Fox is struggling mightily from an overall field-goal standpoint - the Kentucky alum is connecting on a mere 34.2% from the field through six games.
The rebounds and assists have been solid, so we wouldn't fault you for considering the over on a rebounds + assists combo prop. The scoring efficiency is the problem, and it doesn't seem to be improving.
Fox has accumulated 24 combined points + rebounds + assists in only one of his last four games. The Spurs guard is averaging nine points, 6.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds over that span. Fox owns a true shooting rate of 34.3% in the last four games.
Julian Champagnie 1+ Blocks (+152)
We close out our recommendations with a longshot prop that offers the highest payout of them all. Julian Champagnie is known more for his three-point prowess in San Antonio.
Yet, the young guard has been quite solid on the defensive side of the floor. The Spurs will be on high defensive alert in this contest to avoid going down 0-2 in the series. That gives us a small edge on Champagnie finishing with at least one block this evening.
The Spurs guard is blocking 0.6 shots per game through the postseason. He has recorded at least one block in four consecutive games played at home, and finished with at least one rejection in five out of the previous eight contests. Champagnie finished with one block in all three games against New York this season.
The numbers are suggesting this is a great bet. We also aren't going to argue with the success rate on such a favorable return. Champagnie has been on the floor for at least 29 minutes in seven out of the last eight games. As long as the minutes fall around 29-33, Champagnie should get at least one block.
Enjoy the game tonight. Best of luck with your picks.
