The Dallas Mavericks opened their season with a 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday. Luka Doncic had a standout performance, nearly recording a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
After a slow start, Doncic lifted Dallas in the second half as the Mavericks pulled away for the win. Doncic, who last played in July with the Slovenian national team, felt rusty in the first half but sees the potential for even better results looming for himself and the team.
“I was terrible. I was rusty the whole first half,” Doncic said. “The third quarter, it kind of opened up. The legs were back.”
Dallas will now head to Phoenix, where Doncic has historically shined, averaging 41.7 points, 11.7 assists and 7.7 rebounds against the Suns last season.
Here are the best Luka Doncic prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook:
Best Luka Doncic Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Prop lines for Doncic’s performance are available across multiple categories, including points (29.5), rebounds (8.5), assists (9.5) and made three-pointers (3.5). Here are the top options to consider:
Over 29.5 Points (-120): Doncic’s points line is set at 29.5, with the Over at -120. He averaged 33.9 points last season and excelled against the Suns, posting 41.7 points in three games. The Over is an attractive option with a favorable history in Phoenix and early-season form.
Over 8.5 Rebounds (-125): Doncic’s rebounding line sits at 8.5 with the Over at -125. He averaged 9.2 rebounds last season and pulled down 10 in the season opener. The Over is appealing, as Doncic’s rebounding has consistently been reliable.
Over 9.5 Assists (+105): The assists line for Doncic is set at 9.5, with the Over at +105. Last season, he averaged 9.8 assists and 11.7 assists per game in matchups with the Suns. This Over option has value, especially at plus odds.
Over 3.5 Made Three-Pointers (+105): Doncic’s three-point line is at 3.5 with the Over at +105. Known for his shooting range, he could find opportunities from deep against Phoenix. The Over on threes is worth considering, given his high volume from beyond the arc.
Points + Assists Over 38.5 (-125): Doncic’s combined line for points and assists is 38.5, with the Over at -125. Factoring in his season averages of 33.9 points and 9.8 assists, along with his success against Phoenix, this line holds value for those betting on the Over.
Futures Outlook: The Mavericks are +900 to win the NBA Finals on DraftKings Sportsbook, ranking fourth in the league. Doncic also leads MVP odds at +350. He remains a strong option to monitor on a nightly basis for betting options.
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