The Mavericks will lean heavily on Kyrie Irving, with Luka Doncic sidelined due to a wrist injury. Irving will begin leading this Dallas squad through a three-game road trip on Friday when they face the Nuggets.
Irving has thrived in Doncic’s absence before, averaging 29.4 points and 6.6 assists in 12 games without him as a Maverick. With the Nuggets potentially missing Nikola Jokic, Irving’s performance will be pivotal in this game.
Irving also delivered an electric 43-point performance against the Nuggets earlier this season, adding five rebounds and five assists. Dallas will need Irving at his best to secure a critical victory in the NBA Cup group play.
Here are some of the best Irving prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for Friday night’s game:
Best Kyrie Irving Prop Bets
Points 26.5 (Over -110 / Under -120): Irving’s 43-point outing against the Nuggets earlier this month makes the over a compelling play here. His season average of 24.3 points doesn’t tell the full story, as he significantly steps up when Doncic is out, averaging 29.4 points. The Nuggets may struggle to contain him if Jokic remains sidelined, bolstering the case for the over.
Rebounds 4.5 (Over -125 / Under -105): Irving collected five rebounds in his last game against Denver, just beating his 4.4 season average. Without Doncic, Irving’s activity on the boards slightly increases. The over is worth consideration, especially if Denver’s frontcourt remains shorthanded.
Assists 6.5 (Over -142 / Under +110): Irving had five assists in his last game against the Nuggets but has averaged 6.6 assists in games without Doncic. As Dallas leans on him to facilitate, the over is a strong option, albeit at heavy juice. If Denver adjusts its defense to pressure Irving as a playmaker, the under could be in play.
Threes made 2.5 (Over -130 / Under +100): Irving has hit 3.0 threes per game this season and 3.3 per game without Doncic as a Maverick. The over at -130 offers solid value, especially with Irving likely to take on a higher volume of shots. The under remains a reasonable option for those anticipating a defensive focus on limiting Irving’s perimeter looks.
Points + Assists 33.5 (Over -110 / Under -120):
Irving’s combined scoring and facilitating output has been strong, particularly in Doncic’s absence. The over is an attractive play here, averaging over 36 points and assists per game without Doncic. The under could cash if Dallas struggles offensively against Denver’s defense.
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