Victor Wembanyama player props & picks for NBA debut: Bets to consider for Mavericks vs. Spurs

Expectations are low for the Spurs heading into the 2023-24 NBA season, but high for Victor Wembanyama. Fans got a taste of what he can do during NBA Summer League and in the preseason. He'll take the court for his first regular-season game Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks.

Bettors interested in the most hyped prospect since LeBron James can bet on several Victor Wembanyama player props sportsbooks have posted.

Victor Wembanyama player props vs. Mavericks in season opener

Let's look at some of the Victor Wembanyama player props for Wednesday's Spurs vs. Mavericks game offered on top sports betting apps.

Points scored: O/U

He averaged over 19 PPG in his four preseason games and put up 21.6 PPG during his final season in France. Dallas was not a strong defensive team last year, and the Mavs do not have anyone who matches up well with Wembanyama.

Total rebounds: O/U

Wembanyama averaged fewer than five per game during the preseason, but that was with limited playing time. Last year in France, he averaged over 10 per game. His height (7-foot-4) and wingspan (8-foot) give him an advantage in the paint, making it easier for him to pull down boards.

Total blocks: O/U

He had 11 blocks in four preseason games, including a five-block night vs. the Warriors. Wembanyana averaged four in his two summer league games and had 3.1 per game during his final season in France.

However, the Mavericks finished the 2022-23 season tied with the Heat for fewest blocks by opponents (3.8 per game).

Record a double-double:

From what we have seen from Wembanyama, there is no reason to think he will not score at least 10 points vs. the Mavericks. While he averaged fewer than five rebounds per game in the preseason, he'll get more playing time vs. Dallas.

Enough for him to pull down 10 boards? We think so.

Bets to consider

Total blocks — take the Over: opponents may not block many of the Mavericks' shots, but Wembanyama is an exceptional talent and will likely try to put on a show for fans in his debut.

To record a double-double: Wembanyama should score more than 10 points. But while the hype makes it easy to think he'll pull down 10-plus rebounds, he topped out at six during preseason play. However, there is value in this market at the latest odds.

BetMGM bettors backing Victor Wembanyama

It is easy to get wrapped up in the hype surrounding a rookie during the preseason. We want to think players expected to be future superstars will play like it from the start. In some cases, we bet accordingly.

If the numbers regarding one futures market at BetMGM are any indication, bettors are buying into Wembanyama's hype.

Wembanyama Defensive Player of the Year betting stats

• Highest ticket%: Victor Wembanyama 20.9%
• Highest handle%: Victor Wembanyama 16.6%
• Biggest liability: Victor Wembanyama

A rookie has never won Defensive Player of the Year, but it could happen. He's got the skill set and the talent to have an award-worthy season, but Defensive POY may not be the right award choice.

Wembanyama is the betting favorite to win Rookie of the Year. But he does not have the highest ticket percentage (Chet Holmgren) or handle (Scoot Henderson), nor is he the biggest liability (Chet Holmgren). Why not?

With minus-money odds, there is little value in betting on Wembanyama to win ROY honors. But at +400 and +500, there is value in betting on Holmgren or Henderson to win it.