Knicks vs Spurs Props & NBA Playoffs Game 1 Best Bets Today

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Entering the last two NBA Finals, there was an accepted feeling of fait accompli. Neither the Mavericks nor the Pacers really felt like they had a chance, though Indiana clearly proved that wrong last year.

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These Finals feel different. While the New York Knicks are distinct underdogs, their 11-game run of absolute dominance in the Eastern Conference should stoke some fear in the San Antonio Spurs.

These Knicks vs. Spurs props and NBA picks start by looking at New York’s offense during that run to find value in Game 1 on Wednesday, June 3.

Best Knicks vs Spurs props for Game 1

Player

Pick

Karl-Anthony Towns

Over 1.5 made threes

+120

De’Aaron Fox

Over 1.5 steals

+160

Jalen Brunson

Under 6.5 assists

+115

Game 1 Prop #1: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 1.5 3-pointers

For most players, it’s worth noting that the San Antonio Spurs have held postseason opponents to 32.9% from deep. But Karl-Anthony Towns can shoot over any defensive look. Yes, even over Victor Wembanyama to start this series.

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Only to start this series because Wembanyama’s instinct will be to keep one foot in the paint and then close out on Towns. That will not work. As Towns hits 3-pointers in this series, that should draw the Frenchman out toward the perimeter, thus reaping another benefit for the New York Knicks’ offense.

Towns has hit 48.9% of his 3-pointers this postseason. The only issue is whether he will attempt enough triples to be a threat. But in this series more than ever, Towns’s success on the perimeter could be the make-or-break piece for New York.

Game 1 Prop #2: De’Aaron Fox Over 1.5 steals

This is as much a bet on how often Jalen Brunson will handle the ball as it is on De’Aaron Fox’s quick hands. Fox should be Brunson’s primary defender more often than not — allowing Stephon Castle to match up with a bigger wing — and when facing such a ball-dominant point guard, the steal opportunities will be bountiful.

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Fox cleared this prop twice in the final three games of the Western Conference Finals, again facing a…

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