San Antonio Spurs vs New York Knicks

Sure, let's project the 7-foot-4 unicorn to not achieve at least four blocks after he's swatted away 18 in total over his last two games alone and 29 in his last four appearances. Usually it would be wise to ride the hot hand and attempt to cash in on a player's output, but oddsmakers at FanDuel Sportsbook have an UNDER on Wembanyama's 3.5 blocks prop at -102, and that's at least justifiable. 

The four teams Wembanyama just played rank in the bottom seven across the Association in blocks allowed to opposing centers, with those numbers no doubt hindered even more so by the reigning Rookie of the Year sending their shots flying in convincing fashion. Prior to this absurd defensive productivity, Wembanyama hadn't achieved four or more rejections in a game in 10-straight outings. 

The 20-year-old Frenchman blocked just two shots total in two meetings with the Knicks last season, and New York currently ranks 11th overall in opponent's blocks at 4.4. Even finishing with three blocks would be a solid day at the office, yet Wembanyama has set the bar so incredibly high for himself that it's simply not sustainable. 

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Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will start this loaded Christmas slate early, looking to make a statement against the Knicks. Wembanyama’s defensive presence is the perfect counter to the potent Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns pick-and-roll offense. At the same time, Chris Paul will help the Spurs maintain strong offensive sets against a Knicks defense that has shown vulnerabilities this season.

The Spurs will need Victor Wembanyama to be a defensive anchor in this game against a potent offensive attack led by Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns. His shot-blocking is generationally elite, as he’s capable of blocking shots from all over the floor with the mobility to cover ground with ease.