Nikola Jokić: Expert Picks and Predictions for Tonight’s NBA Action

Nikola Jokić and Monday’s NBA Player Prop Bets

As the NBA season heats up following the conclusion of the NFL season, all eyes are on the league’s biggest stars. Tonight’s schedule features several compelling matchups, and our expert analysis, powered by a proven computer model, offers valuable insights into potential player prop bets. A key focus is on Denver Nuggets superstar, Nikola Jokić.

Nikola Jokić: Under 10.5 Assists?

Nikola Jokić has been on a tear, recently posting back-to-back triple-doubles, including an impressive 17-assist performance against the Chicago Bulls. However, despite this recent surge, the model predicts he will finish Under 10.5 assists in tonight’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Jokić has gone under this total in 14 of his 20 career meetings against Cleveland. The model’s simulations project Jokić recording 8.8 assists on Monday night. While coming off a monster performance, he finished under this total in his previous four games after returning from a one-month injury absence. Even in a marathon 45-minute game against the Knicks, he only managed 10 assists.

Other Top NBA Player Prop Picks for Monday

Bam Adebayo (Heat) – Under 10.5 Rebounds: Adebayo has gone under this total in consecutive games, averaging 9.8 rebounds per game this season. Kel’el Ware’s increasing rebounding role for Miami further supports this prediction. The model projects Adebayo finishing with 8.8 rebounds.
Jaden McDaniels (Timberwolves) – Under 14.5 Points: McDaniels has struggled offensively in recent games, shooting poorly and scoring in single digits twice in January. With Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle leading the scoring for Minnesota, the model predicts McDaniels will score 12.9 points.

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Expert Insights from Mike Barner

NBA expert Mike Barner has an impressive record of 35-12 (+2082) in his last 47 NBA player prop picks this season. See his latest predictions here.