NBA DFS Expert Survey: Game 1 of the NBA Finals - Knicks vs. Spurs

NBA Finals Game 1

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!

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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 WembanyamaCPT/MVP (70%), Jalen BrunsonCPT/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 FoxCPT/MVP (10%), OG AnunobyCPT/MVP (15%) > Mx% > Victor WembanyamaCPT/MVP (25%)

What is your hottest take for this game?

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Robert Brown (Epignosis)

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.