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Nikola Jokic best prop bets for Nuggets vs. Nets

Nikola Jokic best prop bets for Nuggets vs. Nets

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By: Alex Hunter

The Nuggets visit the Nets on Tuesday, for a matchup of two 1-2 clubs. On the DraftKings Sportsbook, Denver is favored by 4.5-points for this tilt. This contest carries a total of 219 points. Below, I break down my favorite Jokic player prop to attack in this game.

Best Nikola Jokic Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

Nikola Jokic U 49.5 PRA (-115)

Jokic was a monster in last night’s overtime win over the Raptors, posting 40 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. The center is now averaging 32.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game this season. However, with Denver right back in action Tuesday and playing their second game in two nights, Jokic’s numbers should decline. When playing with no rest in his favor last season, Jokic’s averages dropped 3.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Those are notable declines and it’s hard to imagine the center isn’t sluggish after logging a season-high 43 minutes in Monday’s overtime thriller in Toronto. For the past five occasions Jokic has exceeded 40 minutes of action, he averages 44 PRA per game in his following start.

Furthermore, Jokic is in a subpar matchup vs. the Nets, who rank 20th in pace and 15th in defensive efficiency. Brooklyn limited the Bucks to 102 points on Sunday and when Jokic last faced the Nets, he came up just short of surpassing his combo line for Tuesday, with 49 PRA.

While it’s difficult betting against Jokic, this line is simply too high for the big man on the second leg of a back-to-back and taking this under is the right call.

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I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.

Alex Hunter
Alex Hunter is an avid DFS player and sports handicapper, who has been a proud member of the DraftKings Network team since 2020. He is a data-driven analyst, who earned his bachelor’s degree in communications at Worcester State University and has been in the sports content business for nearly a decade, covering the NBA, NFL and PGA TOUR. Alex is a diehard Boston Celtics fan, who loves to be on the golf course when he isn’t grinding lineups or producing content. For all of Alex’s work or if you need any lineup advice, be sure to follow him @Hunta512 on X.
Disclaimer

I am a promoter at DraftKings and am also an avid fan and user (my username is Hunta512) and may sometimes play on my personal account in the games that I offer advice on. Although I have expressed my personal view on the games and strategies above, they do not necessarily reflect the view(s) of DraftKings and do not constitute a representation that any particular strategy will guarantee success. All customers should use their own skills and judgment in building lineups. I may also deploy different players and strategies than what I recommend above. I am not an employee of DraftKings and do not have access to any non-public information.