Game 2 of the NBA Finals will be played in San Antonio on Friday, with the Knicks staked to a 1-0 series lead. The Spurs are 5.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook, with the game total set at 214.5 points.
Let’s dive into my favorite Stephon Castle player prop for Friday’s contest.
Best Stephon Castle prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook
Stephon Castle 2+ Points – 1st 3 Minutes (+100)
Castle didn’t score in the opening three minutes of Game 1, but he got up two shots. This has been the norm during these playoffs, as Castle is handling a 22% usage rate and has taken 25 shots in the first three minutes. Both marks rank second on the Spurs, only trailing Victor Wembanyama.
Castle is averaging 2.1 points per game while shooting 60% from the field in the first three minutes. He has scored two-plus points in the first three minutes of 13 of 19 postseason games. Before Wednesday’s Game 1, Castle had scored multiple points in the first three minutes of five straight contests.
The Knicks’ defense has been the top unit this postseason, but the Spurs should be ultra-aggressive right out the gate in Game 2, as they look to even this series. When coming off a loss during these playoffs, Castle has produced two-plus points in the first three minutes of four of six games.
