DraftKings Sportsbook reports Knicks have attracted nearly half of all money wagered on NBA Finals winner, more than every other team combined. The underdog Knicks face -200 favorite San Antonio Spurs after sweeping their previous series and riding an 11-game winning streak. New York bettors show exceptional loyalty, with Knicks futures liabilities for sportsbooks as David Lieberman of Caesars Sportsbook confirms.

The matchup presents interesting history as teams coming off sweeps went 5-3 in previous Finals against teams that went seven games. The Spurs, who survived a grueling series against Oklahoma City Thunder, open as 4.5-point favorites in Game 1 despite having extra rest compared to the Knicks' eight-day break between series.

Victor Wembanyama stands as -185 favorite to claim Finals MVP honors. Should he win, he'd join Hakeem Olajuwon as the only players to capture both DPOY and Finals MVP in the same season since 1983. Both franchises entered the season as longshots, with Spurs at 65-1 and Knicks drifting as high as 19-1 during the regular season before their surprising playoff run.