The Denver Nuggets downed the Los Angeles Clippers with an incredible buzzer-beating alley-oop to end Game 4 of their first round playoff series on Saturday. Having captured some momentum heading into Game 5, the Nuggets now return to the Mile High City looking to take a 3-2 lead with another win tonight.
Read on for three of the top favorite player prop bets for Tuesday’s Nuggets vs. Clippers Game 5 on DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best Nuggets vs. Clippers Player Prop Bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
Aaron Gordon Over 5.5 Rebounds (-115)
Aaron Gordon served as the hero in Game 4 by catching the game-winning lob from Nikola Jokic as time expired. It was an amazing play to cap off a productive game for Gordon as he finished the evening with 14 points, six boards, and five assists. He serves as an impact performer every single time he steps on the court for Denver and is integral to their team’s success.
Tonight, the over on Gordon’s 5.5 rebounds line is worth considering at -115 odds. The versatile forward averages 6.8 rebounds per game over four contests so far in this playoff run, and he’s pulled down at least six in every outing. Watch for him to contribute on the boards again tonight and pull down at least six more.
Norman Powell Over 2.5 Made Three-Pointers (+120)
At this plus money price, Powell’s three-pointers prop is also worth a look. The veteran is enjoying the best season of his career with an average of 21.8 points per game, including 3.0 made threes per contest at a 41.8% clip. He’s one of the best shooters on this Clippers squad, if not the best entirely.
Through the postseason thus far, Powell’s knocked down 11 shots from distance in four games. His 42.3% average from long range is right in line with his regular-season splits, and he’s seeing solid volume at 6.5 attempts per contest. With at least two made three-pointers in every playoff game and three-plus makes in two of four, +120 odds makes over 2.5 threes for Powell a nice value tonight.
Jamal Murray 25+ Points (+175)
Jamal Murray has been a little bit hot-and-cold in this series so far. He’s scored at least 21 points in three of four contests but hasn’t dropped more than 23 points yet. The same trend goes for his efficiency with outings of 50% shooting from the field or better, but another two games with a 35% FG% or worse.
Still, Murray feels due for a signature playoff explosion. We know the point guard can rise to the occasion when the pressure is on, and while he’s struggled with the Clippers’ perimeter defense so far, he’s got to come online at some point. With the series returning to Denver in front of the home crowd, tonight could be the night. Consider taking Murray to record 25+ points at an intriguing payout of +175 odds.
