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Best Nikola Jokic prop bets for Nuggets at Mavericks

Best Nikola Jokic prop bets for Nuggets at Mavericks

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By: Alex Hunter

For the second game in a row, the Nuggets are facing the Mavericks in Dallas. On DraftKings Sportsbook, Denver is favored by 3.5 points and this game carries a total of 233 points.

Below, I have featured my favorite Nikola Jokic prop to consider from this contest.

Best Nikola Jokic Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook

Nikola Jokic U 52.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-125)

While Jokic is having another incredible season, this line is slightly too high for him with Aaron Gordon (probable, calf) back for the Nuggets. With the forward making his return from a nine-game absence this past Sunday, Jokic finished with 19 points, 18 rebounds and nine assists against the same Mavericks team he will face again Tuesday.

Jokic has now played 18 games with Gordon active this season and Jokic is averaging 28.9 points, 12.3 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game in those tilts, which equates to 50 PRA. With Gordon on the floor this season, Jokic’s role has seen a notable downgrade, with his usage, assist and rebound rates dropping 3.8, 4.5 and 2.6 percentage points, respectively.

Jokic’s matchup with the Mavericks is also not appealing. The team ranks 12th in defensive efficiency this season and this game will also be on the road in Dallas. Jokic historically has been slightly less productive on the road throughout his career and he should fall short of this huge 52.5 PRA line Tuesday.

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.
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