Last game was a forgettable outing for Nikola Jokic, which is rare for the three-time MVP. He had a favorable matchup against Karl-Anthony Towns, but he couldn’t post his typical numbers.
It’s not often this happens, but Jokic will bounce back. He’s matched up with the ever-so injured 76ers squad tonight amid a Nuggets’ three-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is on a four-game winning streak.
Denver is a 9.5-point favorite on the road and the game total is set at 233.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Below, I have featured my favorite Jokic prop bets to consider from this contest.
Best Nikola Jokic Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Nikola Jokic over 1.5 made three-pointers (+100)
Jokic is nearly averaging a 30-point triple double, but his three-point percentage may be his most impressive stat. He’s shooting 47.2 percent from distance — a considerable jump from his previous career high of 39.6 percent.
The three-time MVP has evolved his game even further and become one of the best long-range shooters at his position. The volume isn’t quite there like other players as Jokic is shooting just 4.3 attempts per game, but it’s enough to take note of, especially through 41 games.
Jokic has cleared the over 1.5 line in four of his last five games, including his underwhelming performance against the Knicks on Wednesday. He’s also hit this mark in 26 of 41 contests this season.
That said, he’s shooting less three-pointers lately, averaging 4.2 over his past five games. This number is swayed from his seven attempts against the Knicks. He’s averaging just 3.5 attempts in this stretch when excluding the Knicks game. Jokic made 2-of-3 three-pointers against the 76ers in a blowout victory during this span.
Without Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond, Guerschon Yabusele will likely be tasked with guarding Jokic. Yabusele is more equipped to play perimeter defense, which could limit the number of three-pointers Jokic attempts. It’s a reason why the value is at +100.
Regardless of matchup, the odds are too favorable to avoid. Jokic has hit this mark more often than not, so getting +100 value is well worth the risk for tonight.