The Denver Nuggets enter uncharted waters after firing head coach Michael Malone on Tuesday in one of the most shocking developments of the NBA season. With just three games to go before the playoffs, the team could end up anywhere between the third and eighth seed in the Western Conference.
Here’s the best Nikola Jokic prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook for the contest, which tips off in the late slate at 10 p.m. EST.
Best Nikola Jokic prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook lists Jokic’s prop lines at 31.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 10.5 assists, and 1.5 three-pointers. His combined PTS + REB + AST line is currently a monster 54.5.
The Nuggets are favored by 4.5 points against the spread tonight at -192 on the Moneyline. As for the game total, DKSB projects a line of 234.5. The Kings just clinched a Play-In Tournament berth last night, but their defense is vulnerable at 22nd in DRTG, though they do rank ninth in paint points allowed.
Jokic’s lines for tonight are sky-high, which makes sense given his role in the offense and the fact that co-star Jamal Murray is doubtful. It’ll be a one-man show for the most part, but I feel like his points line is a tad bit high. Jokic has stayed under 31.5 points in 40 of his 67 appearances this season, as well as two of three matchups against the Kings. It’s possible he comes out firing tonight with the spotlight on the team after the coaching shakeup, but I still lean towards the under here at -125 odds.
However, there is an over bettors can look at in this one with some better odds, too. The rebounding battle between Joker and Kings center Domantas Sabonis is likely to be one for the ages as they rank first and third in boards per game, respectively. Under 12.5 rebounds for Jokic is actually slightly favored on DraftKings Sportsbook, but the track record of the big man’s matchups against Sacramento implies bettors should go the other direction. Jokic actually tallied 14, 22, and 15 rebounds in games against the Kings this season, though the last one came without Sabonis in Sacramento’s lineup. Given this precedent and the fact that Jokic has gone over the 12.5-board line in 38 of his 67 contests, the over is the way to go tonight at -110 odds.
