If you didn’t watch Saturday’s Game 1 between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers, what were you doing? I doubt it was better than watching this star-studded and drama-filled affair.
The predictable stars were at the center of things. Nikola Jokic balled out, James Harden filled the stat sheet, and Kawhi Leonard was a heavy point of focus. The good news for these Nuggets is that Jamal Murray looks to be back to his playoff ways.
The 28-year-old recorded a 21-9-7 stat line with heavy usage, the most encouraging sign of all. He played 47 minutes in the overtime contest while getting up 20 shots. Questions about his health cast a pall over this Nuggets squad, and perhaps some of those fears are put to rest. If he keeps it rolling in Game 2, Los Angeles will be in serious trouble.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Denver is a one-point home underdog for this matchup. Let’s dig into the best Jamal Murray props for this contest.
Best Jamal Murray Prop Bets
Jamal Murray 35+ Points + Rebounds + Assists
Death, taxes, Jamal Murray-Nikola Jokic two-man game. You can count on Denver living and dying by those two come playoff time. On Saturday, they lived.
Their 24 Jamal-Joker pick-and-rolls over the weekend represented a season high. It was their most effective form of offense and was dependable in the clutch. Even with Los Angeles’ elite defensive squad, it had few answers.
Perhaps it’ll do a better job containing him and Jokic this evening. My money is still on a heavy Murray usage night and another big stat line. If he improves on his 7/20 mark from the field, he may go gangbusters. I’m all in on the Blue Arrow tonight.
