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3 Best NBA Prop Bets Today for Knicks vs. Nuggets (Defensive Props Bring the Value Tonight)

By Matt De Saro

The Knicks and Nuggets face off tonight and we have a trio of player props to spice up your betting card.
The Knicks and Nuggets face off tonight and we have a trio of player props to spice up your betting card. / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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The Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks are squaring up for a cross-conference showdown at the Ball Arena on Tuesday night. . Let’s take a look at some prop odds for this showdown, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

3 Best Prop Bets for Knicks vs. Nuggets

  • Nicola Jokic OVER 24.5 Points (-116)
  • Nicola Jokic OVER 2.5 Steals + Blocks (+140)
  • RJ Barrett UNDER 5.5 Rebounds (+120)

Nicola Jokic OVER 24.5 Points (-116)

Jokic has become a regular in these articles due to his habit of going over these totals. At least in days, I cover the Nuggets. Jokic has gone over this total in two straight games and in seven of his last nine. The Knicks have a decent scoring defense, but Jokic already dropped 32 on them once this season. He has another big game tonight. 

Nicola Jokic OVER 2.5 Steals + Blocks (+140)

Most of us know Jokic as the guy who leads the Nuggets in every major offensive category including points, rebounds, and assists per game. What some might not know is that he is also the team leader in steals (1.4) and blocks (0.7) per game. While those numbers don't jump off the page compared to his offensive contributions, they are good enough to cash this valuable prop. Jokic has been playing very tough defense lately and has at least two steals in four of his last five games. 

RJ Barrett UNDER 5.5 Rebounds (+120)

I am going back to the well here despite it being dry the last time I visited. I bet this same prop in Barrett’s last game against the Utah Jazz but he managed to put together two back-to-back games way above his average. But, as I was looking over the odds for this game, there is too much value on Barrett for me to pass up here. My reasoning remains the same. Barrett is a good rebounder but, aside from his last two games, has not gone over five rebounds since Jan. 23. On the season he is averaging 5.5 rebounds and the Nuggets are the second-best team in the NBA at limiting opponents from getting rebounds. 

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