Last night, Nikola Jokic delivered one of the greatest individual performances in NBA history.
No, that’s not an exaggeration. The Joker dropped 61 points, ten rebounds and ten assists in a 140-139 double-overtime defeat vs. the Timberwolves. Despite the loss, it was a jaw-dropping outing from basketball’s greatest player. Now, only one question remains: what will the center do for an encore on Wednesday?
The Nuggets enter tonight’s contest as 9.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 232.5 points. Here’s the best Nikola Jokic prop bet on DraftKings Sportsbook before Wednesday’s game tips off.
Nikola Jokic best player prop for Wednesday
Nikola Jokic O 11.5 rebounds (-135)
Tuesday aside, it’s been another remarkable campaign for Denver’s face of the franchise. This season, the big man has averaged 29.7 points, 12.8 rebounds and 10.2 assists per game. He’s become more of an all-around threat on offense as well, shooting a career-best 41.6% from three-point range.
Video game numbers can make it difficult to find value in Jokic’s player props. However, the game’s greatest stat-stuffer is capable of multi-tasking; a big scoring night doesn’t limit the center’s counting stats. The three-time MVP leads the NBA with 31 triple-doubles this season; the next-closest player is LeBron James with ten.
It remains to be seen if Jamal Murray (hamstring) or Michael Porter Jr. (personal) will play on Wednesday. Whether or not his co-stars suit up, Jokic should produce in this matchup. The Spurs are without Victor Wembanyama (blood clot) for the rest of the season, leaving them vulnerable down low. In two games against San Antonio this season, Jokic has posted 43.5 points, 13.5 rebounds and 9.5 assists. Both of those performances occurred when Wembanyama was healthy.
If there’s an area to exploit the Spurs, it’s on the glass. The team has allowed 53.3 rebounds per game to opponents this season, seventh-most in the NBA. That number has risen to 54.3 over their last three contests. There’s obvious blowout potential here, but both sides appear to be short-handed. As long as San Antonio keeps things competitive, Jokic should snag enough boards to clear this line tonight.
