🏀 Nuggets vs. Clippers Player Props: Nikola Jokic Records Birthday Triple-Double
It’s Nikola Jokic’s birthday today, and what better way to celebrate than by recording a triple-double - and helping us win some cash? The Denver Nuggets are a 4.5-point betting favorite over the Clippers today, with tipoff from Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif., set for 10:30 p.m. ET.
My Nuggets vs. Clippers player props also feature Kawhi Leonard as part of my NBA picks and best bets for Thursday.
🏀 Best Nuggets vs. Clippers player props: NBA picks for Feb. 19
See all of our experts' NBA picks based on the latest NBA odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Player | Prop bet | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Jokic, C, Nuggets | To record a triple-double (+105) | 1.9u -> 2u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Kawhi Leonard, F, Clippers | Over 6.5 rebounds (-118) | 1.18u -> 1u | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 3.08 units | Max profit: 3 units
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Nikola Jokic to record a triple-double (+105)
Jokic turns 31 today, and he recorded a 16-point triple-double the last time he played on his birthday in 2021. Since then, he’s posted a triple-double in two of his last four games following his birthday, averaging 24 points, 16.5 rebounds, and 11.5 assists per game in that span.
He’s also recorded a triple-double in four straight games overall. BetMGM lists this prop at +105, but I would play it up to -115 given how well Jokic has been performing lately.
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Kawhi Leonard Over 6.5 rebounds (-118)
Leonard has been picking up the slack since James Harden was traded, but the market is undervaluing the trade’s impact on his rebounding numbers. Harden was an above-average rebounder for a guard (5.8 per game last season), and Leonard has recorded seven or more rebounds in six of his last seven games without the now-Cleveland Cavaliers guard.
The median rebounds in that span is eight. The best odds are -118 at FanDuel, but this bet is playable up to -135.
💡 How I'm betting Nuggets vs. Clippers
My bankroll strategy is to treat one unit as 1 percent of the money I’ve set aside solely for sports betting.
I’m betting 1.9 units on Jokic’s triple-double prop because I have more confidence in that pick than the 1.18 units I risked on Leonard’s rebounding prop. If bigger edges were available, I would consider risking up to 2.5 units per bet. I allotted 3.08 units for this game because I am confident in the angles of Jokic’s birthday and Leonard rebounding more without Harden.
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🚀 Nuggets vs. Clippers same-game parlay
This parlay offers solid value because if the Clippers cover +4.5, it’s less likely the game will turn into a blowout, meaning Jokic should play enough minutes to record a triple-double. The main concern with Jokic’s player prop is that he may sit out the fourth quarter if the Nuggets lead by 20 or more after three.
💵 Nuggets vs. Clippers SGP picks
- Nikola Jokic to record a triple-double (-105)
- Clippers +4.5 (-110)
Best odds: +330 via bet365 (.3u -> 1u)
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📺 How to watch Nuggets vs. Clippers
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 19
- Tipoff: 10:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Intuit Dome (Inglewood, Calif.)
- TV: Altitude Sports, FanDuel Sports Network SoCal
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