How to Bet Nikola Jokic in Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 2

The NBA Playoffs are rolling as we head into the Western Conference Finals, and we're turning our attention to the Nuggets vs. Lakers Game 2 to determine how to bet NBA player props with an eye on Nikola Jokic. Jokic put on an absolute clinic in Game 1, totaling 31 points, 24 rebounds and 14 assists. Tonight, we have identified a massive edge on one specific Nikola Jokic player prop.

If you're going to bet Nikola Jokic, we are here to help. A Ladder Play may be the best way to do so in Game 2. A Ladder Play is simply betting on a prop at multiple lines with the odds getting progressively bigger the further up the ladder you go. Here's how to do it:

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Which bets should you make?

If you're looking to bet Nikola Jokic to have a huge night against the Lakers, we recommend taking a series of three plus money bets and adding them together in a Ladder Play. This is how it works:

BET #1: Nikola Jokic To Record Over 10.5 Assists (+110 on FanDuel)

The first bet is Jokic to eclipse 11 or more assists. He has recorded 11+ assists in five consecutive games, and in seven of his 12 total playoff games this postseason. This is our model's favorite prop of the entire night across all sports, good for a massive 22.9% edge on his +110 odds.

BET #2: Nikola Jokic To Record Over 11.5 Assists (+160 on FanDuel)

The second bet is Jokic to record 12 or more assists. While this is a high number, it's not difficult for Jokic to reach. He is averaging 13.2 assists per game over his last five contests, and at +175 odds with that string of performances, this is a bet you won't want to miss.

BET #3: Nikola Jokic To Record Over 13.5 Assists (+460 on FanDuel)

The final leg of the Ladder Play is Jokic to record 14 assists or more. At +460 odds, this leg has some insane value. Our model projects Jokic to finish with 15.6 assists tonight, easily outperforming this mark at incredible +460 odds. Jokic has totaled 14 or more assists twice in his last five games, and this is a very reasonable result given his insane run as of late.

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