With the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat tied at 1-1 in the NBA Finals, all eyes are on the Nuggets’ two-time MVP, Nikola Jokic. In the first two games of the series, Jokic has averaged an impressive 34.0 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 9.0 assists.
As we gear up for Game 3 in Miami on Wednesday, June 7 — let’s explore the top three player prop bets for Jokic based on our in-depth analysis of his recent games, trends, and statistics.
Top Nikola Jokic Props For Game 3
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Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points (-125)
This is the top Nikola Jokic prop for Game 3.
Jokic has been a scoring machine in the Finals, and there’s no reason to believe he’ll slow down in Game 3. The Heat were letting him get his touches early in the series, and Jokic made them pay by finding ways to score with tough shots over single coverage.
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With Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. struggling to find their rhythm, expect Jokic to continue carrying the offensive load for the Nuggets. Take him over 28.5 points.
Where to bet: Nikola Jokic Over 28.5 Points | -125 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Nikola Jokic Over 11.5 Rebounds (-135)
Averaging 10.5 rebounds per game in the Finals, Jokic has been a force on the boards. His ability to control the glass has been crucial for the Nuggets, as it limits the Heat’s second-chance opportunities and kickstarts Denver’s fast break.
With the Nuggets looking to improve on defense and limit the Heat’s three-point shooting, expect Jokic to be even more aggressive on the boards in Game 3.
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We aren’t expecting Miami to shoot the ball as well as they did in Game 2, which means more rebound opportunities for Jokic and company. The Denver big man still grabbed 11 boards despite the Heat’s white-hot shooting, so there’s a good chance he’ll go over 11.5 rebounds if Miami regresses in that category.
Where to bet: Nikola Jokic Over 11.5 Rebounds | -135 at DraftKings Sportsbook
Nikola Jokic Over 40.5 Points + Rebounds (-120)
This one goes without saying, assuming you read the first two write-ups. Jokic is poised to get his points and you know he’ll be a beast on the glass.
Jokic racked up 52 points + rebounds last game, and he has gone over the 40.5 PR total in 11 of his last 14 postseason games.
Where to bet: Nikola Jokic Over 40.5 points + rebounds | -120 at DraftKings Sportsbook