Free NBA Expert and Computer Picks For Every Game June 4, 2026
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After the Game 1 loss, Mitch Johnson told reporters the team needs to get Wembanyama going earlier following a quiet opening frame. With a focused effort on feeding the “Alien”, Wemby tops his scoring prop, with some bullish models above 29 points. On defense, staying glued to the paint has him picking up rebounds and sending back a ton of shots.
I’m not running to lay the points with San Antonio, as New York doesn’t quit. However, I see the Spurs getting past the finals nerves and executing better offensively. Home teams coming off a loss in the NBA Finals aren’t great against the spread, but they are 24-16 SU since 2005-06.
With Wembanyama grabbing long boards and fueling the transition attack, San Antonio evens this series. He’ll stay closer to the rim and convert more of those rebounding chances, with models calling for as many as 15+ boards in Game 2.
Dylan Harper is a big part of that transition attack with his aggressive play getting to the rim for easy looks. With De’Aaron Fox struggling to score, there’s pressure on Mitch Johnson to give the rookie more run. Harper’s projected for as many as 13 points on Friday.
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