At just 22 years old, Victor Wembanyama has arrived.
The Spurs star has closed the MVP betting gap on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and demonstrated confidence with a rare assertion that he deserves the award.
That eye-opening behavior pales in comparison to his mind-boggling performances on the court. The 7-foot-4 big man dominates on both offense and defense and has the Spurs chasing down the Thunder for the league’s top record.
San Antonio visits the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday as an 11.5-point favorite with a total of 228.5 points, per FanDuel Sportsbook.
Normally, laying double digits can be a kiss of death in the NBA, but San Antonio has been manhandling opponents lately. They seem determined to win every game, and their 3-point shooting allows them to cover big spreads.
Wembanyama put together yet another MVP-type performance on Monday, leading the Spurs to a 129-114 victory over the Bulls. He finished the game with 41 points, 16 rebounds, and four blocks.
Heading into Wednesday’s contest, San Antonio holds a strong record against the spread as the visiting team, going 22-15-1 on the road.
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Plus, Golden State is incredibly short-handed with limited firepower.
Kristaps Porzingis has provided the necessary offense since returning from injury, but Wemby is the one guy who can nullify his usual height advantage.
I have a 109-88-2 record in this Post sports section, and my next play is the Spurs -11.5 points at the Warriors.
The Play: Spurs -11.5 (-106, FanDuel)