Charlie Cummings gives insight into his favorite Nikola Jokic player prop bet for Monday’s Nuggets vs. Bulls matchup.
As Nikola Jokic goes, so do the Denver Nuggets. The Joker continues to be an excellent horse to hitch your wagon to. Denver is 10-2 and riding a seven-game winning streak as it chases another championship. Impossibly, Jokic leads the NBA in rebounds and assists per game while scoring 28.7 points per game as he stampedes towards a fourth MVP award. The Chicago Bulls are the latest obstacle.
The Nuggets are 13.5-point home favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. They’re priced at -850 on the Moneyline, while the Bulls are +575 underdogs. The total for this game is set at 242.5 points. Let’s get into my favorite Nikola Jokic prop bet for this Nuggets vs. Bulls showdown.
Best Nikola Jokic Player Prop
The injury report plays a significant role in this game. Fellow Nuggets starter Cam Johnson is listed questionable, while Christian Braun is out. For the Bulls, their backcourt is decimated; Coby White is out, Tre Jones is doubtful, and Ayo Dosunmu is probable. Jokic himself is questionable with a left wrist injury, which is worth monitoring.
This places a heavy burden on the big men. Jokic needs no introduction, but Nikola Vucevic continues to deliver. At 35, the Bulls’ big man is putting up 16, 10, and three per night while shooting 50% from the floor and 40% from deep for the second straight season. He’s going to give Jokic his money’s worth offensively.
But it’s not much resistance defensively. Chicago ranks dead last in rim attempts allowed as opponents are taking 37.5% of their shots in the restricted area. That’ll be a problem against the greatest paint scorer we’ve seen since Shaquille O’Neal. Even at his lofty lines, Jokic’s scoring is a smash spot. He’s going to thoroughly tame the Bulls tonight to the tune of at least 30 points.
Best Nikola Jokic Prop Bet: 30+ Points Scored (+127)
