NBA DFS Expert Survey: Game 1 of the NBA Finals - Knicks vs. Spurs
Our panel of experts is here to give you their insights on NBA DFS today for the Showdown slate on DraftKings and FanDuel for Game 1 of the 2026 NBA Finals, which features the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. They’re ready to answer key questions that will assist you in making those crucial lineup-building decisions. Curious to know who our experts have as their favorite Captain? Or perhaps you’re wondering which player they will be most overweight on compared to the field? Read their thoughts below!
NBA DFS Picks: DraftKings & FanDuel Expert Survey for Game 1 of the NBA Finals
DraftKings
Who are your three favorite Captains, ranked in order?
Notorious: Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby
headChopper: Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns
ncorfield8k: Victor Wembanyama, Jalen Brunson, Stephon Castle
tcsmith031: Victor Wembanyama, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jalen Brunson
What’s one rule/setting that you’re going to use in our NBA DFS optimizer (LineupHQ) or NBA DFS Sims tool (SimLabs)?
Notorious: LineupHQ > Player Pool > Exclude Karl-Anthony Towns
headChopper: LineupHQ > Player Pool > Mn% > Victor Wembanyama – CPT/MVP (70%), Jalen Brunson – CPT/MVP (30%) > Groups > +New Group > Players to use: 2 – 2 > Players in group: Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby
ncorfield8k: LineupHQ > Player Pool > Mn% > Keldon Johnson (25%)
tcsmith031: LineupHQ > Player Pool > Mn% > De’Aaron Fox – CPT/MVP (10%), OG Anunoby – CPT/MVP (15%) > Mx% > Victor Wembanyama – CPT/MVP (25%)
What is your hottest take for this game?
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About the Author
Robert Brown (aka Epignosis) was having lunch at a sports bar. A football game was on. He remarked to his wife that if he could have a second life, he’d like to be someone who enjoyed watching sports. That enjoyment began when he signed up for a fantasy football league that needed one more player. Since then, he has enjoyed playing NFL, NBA, and (especially) MLB DFS. When not teaching American literature, editing content for RotoGrinders (which he has done since 2019), or making lineups, Epignosis is rocking out or jazzing it up on one of several possible instruments.