Do you really need me to go over the backstory here? Nearly two months to the day after he traded to Los Angeles in a truly stunning move, Luka Doncic will make his return to Dallas. The fans will have t-shirts. The Lakers will be motivated. Nico Harrison will [checks notes] …be in witness protection? It’s unclear.
What is clear is that the world will be watching, so why not have a little action on the whole affair. Here’s my top Luka Doncic prop bet on the DraftKings Sportsbook for Wednesday night.
Best Luka Doncic Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Luka Doncic Double-Double: Yes (-150)
Look, is this the sexiest bet in the world? No. But Luka lines are juuuuuiced this evening and this prop feels like a reasonable way to invest in a big-time revenge performance. For example, Doncic is only +100 to register at least 50 PRA on Wednesday — something he has been unable to do in each of his last 12 starts. I understand narrative street. I understand Doncic wanting to show out for the fans. But that is an incredibly steep line.
Still, I don’t want to be a Grinch. I don’t want to take an under. So let’s so with Doncic to record a double-double. The All-Star’s usage rate has actually gone up in his 26 games in Los Angeles (34.0%) and he’s liable to accomplish this feat with either rebounds or assists. This is a pretty great matchup, too. Even in a vacuum. Anthony Davis’ return has helped the Mavericks’ defense slightly, yet his remains a squad that’s conceded 118.4 opponent points per 100 possessions over its last five games. That’s also a span where Dallas ranks eighth in pace (101.4)
If you need more risk, Doncic is +260 to record a triple-double. Just saying.
