The Clippers will look for their first win at the Intuit Dome on Monday against the upstart Spurs. On DraftKings Sportsbook, San Antonio is currently a four-point underdog, with the game’s point total at 217.5.
Below, I’ve honed in on my favorite prop bets centered around Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama.
Best Victor Wembanyama Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Victor Wembanyama 25+ Points (+105)
It’s early, but Los Angeles has the sixth-best defensive rating in the sport. Derrick Jones Jr. and Terrance Mann are known on-ball pests, but it is the center, Ivica Zubac, who has elevated the unit as an anchor in the middle. His massive frame has been a problem on the low block, and improved footspeed has made him less of a liability defending the pick and roll. Unfortunately for the 27-year-old, there’s little stopping Victor Wembanyama.
Wemby added 25 pounds of muscle in the off-season, which has been on display when working in the paint. He can get his shot off with ease and is automatic around the cup. The only thing holding back a massive second-year leap has been his persistence in launching triples. The former first-overall pick is shooting just 22% from a distance, which has dramatically hindered his bottom line. He’s unstoppable around the rim, and coach Gregg Popovich will eventually reel the young stud in and prioritize giving him touches closer to the basket.
Matchups don’t matter much with Wemby offensively because of his unicorn abilities. He’s surpassed the 25+ mark twice this season, but San Antonio needs his scoring to take an uptick if they want to continue to be competitive. This is a great spot for the French phenom to have one of the best performances of the young campaign.
Victor Wembanyama 2+ Steals (+125)
The Clippers have the 4th most turnovers per game in the league, in large part due to James Harden averaging 5.5 a contest. Their reluctance to take care of the rock is music to Wemby’s ears. The best defensive player in the NBA is a stock (steals and blocks) machine, and he preys on these opportunities. At plus value, this is an incredibly tempting play.
Parlaying both these props on the DraftKings Sportsbook would be +325.
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