Best Nikola Jokic Prop Bets vs. Houston Rockets

For each game of the NBA season, we provide the best Nikola Jokic prop bets. Jokic’s next game is Friday, December 08 against the Houston Rockets.

Best Nikola Jokic Player Props Bets vs. the Houston Rockets

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to host the Houston Rockets, all eyes will be on Nikola Jokic, the versatile center who has been putting up impressive numbers this season. Jokic has been a consistent force for the Nuggets, and his performance will be critical in securing a home victory against a Rockets team that has struggled on the road. With his ability to score, rebound, and facilitate for his teammates, Jokic’s contribution will be a key factor in the outcome of this matchup.

Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists (-140)

Nikola Jokic’s assists prop is set at 9.5, and there’s good reason to believe he will exceed this number against the Houston Rockets. Statistically, Jokic has been a prolific passer this season, averaging 9.81 assists per game, which is just above the line. Moreover, his performance against the Rockets specifically has been even more impressive, with an average of 11.33 assists in their matchups, hitting the over 66.67% of the time. This suggests that Jokic has a history of finding his teammates with greater frequency when facing Houston’s defense.

Looking at more recent games, Jokic’s last 10 and last 5 games averages for assists are 11.4 and 12.8, respectively, with hit percentages of 60% and 80% for the over. These numbers indicate that Jokic is currently in a strong playmaking groove, and given the Rockets’ defensive challenges, it’s likely that he will continue to be the main distributor for the Nuggets. The combination of his season-long consistency, his history against the Rockets, and his recent form all point towards Jokic surpassing the 9.5 assists mark in the upcoming game.

Nikola Jokic Over 22.5 Rebounds & Assists (-135)

The second prop to consider for Nikola Jokic is his combined rebounds and assists, set at a line of 22.5. Jokic’s season mean for this combined stat is 22.67, which is just over the line, and he has hit the over 57.14% of the time. Against the Rockets, Jokic’s combined average for rebounds and assists jumps to 28.0, with a perfect hit rate of 100% for the over. This indicates that Jokic tends to be more involved in both rebounding and playmaking when playing against Houston, likely due to the matchup dynamics and the Rockets’ style of play.

In terms of his performance at home, Jokic averages 23.0 combined rebounds and assists, with a hit percentage of 66.67% for the over. His recent form also supports the likelihood of hitting the over, with a last 5 games average of 23.6 for this prop, and a hit percentage of 60%. Given these statistics, along with Jokic’s integral role in the Nuggets’ system and his ability to impact the game in multiple facets, it’s reasonable to expect him to exceed the line of 22.5 combined rebounds and assists in the upcoming game against the Rockets.

All Nikola Jokic Player Prop Picks for Friday, Dec 08

Player Name	Prop	Line	Over Rate	Over Odds	Under Odds	Last 10 Average	Projection	Our Pick
Nikola Jokic	Points	29.5	5/10	-110	-120	27.1	25.95	Under
Nikola Jokic	Rebounds	12.5	5/10	-125	-105	11.7	10.92	Under
Nikola Jokic	Assists	9.5	6/10	-140	+110	11.4	11.67	Over
Nikola Jokic	Three Pointers	1.5	2/10	+140	-180	1.0	0.92	Under
Nikola Jokic	Points, Rebounds & Assists	52.5	6/10	-110	-120	50.2	49.01	Under
Nikola Jokic	Points & Rebounds	42.5	4/10	-110	-120	38.8	37.51	Under
Nikola Jokic	Points & Assists	39.5	6/10	-110	-120	38.5	37.59	Under
Nikola Jokic	Rebounds & Assists	22.5	6/10	-135	+105	23.1	22.60	Over