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The reigning MVP in Nikola Jokic will be up against a former winner of the award in Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks are currently involved in a very tight race in the Eastern Conference, with the top 6 separated by just 2.5 games. With the Nuggets close to the play-in positions, a win seems vital for both sides.
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Nikola Jokic over 9.5 assists (+164)
Jrue Holiday over 18.5 points (+100)
Aaron Gordon over 5.5 rebounds (+114)
Parlay odds: +912
Nikola Jokic over 9.5 assists (+164)
Over the last 8 games Nikola Jokic has been phenomenal when it comes to sharing the ball. He has managed 10 or more in 5 of his last 8 games. The Milwaukee Bucks should be a favorable opponent for him to continue this tonight. They currently rank 20th in the NBA in opponent assists per game. Jokic causes the Bucks issues with his size, with Bobby Portis likely struggling to contain him single handily, especially in the post. It will likely require for the Bucks to send double teams to try and take him out of the game, which is where he is most likely to rack up assists. The Bucks also play at the 6th-fastest pace in the NBA, which should mean there is an increased number of possessions for both sides. That should improve his chances of getting assists here tonight.
Jrue Holiday over 18.5 points (+100)
Jrue Holiday has great size for his position and should be able to utilize this to put together a strong offensive performance tonight. The Nuggets have a backcourt of Austin Rivers and Monte Morris, with Rivers being a matchup that he can target here. He has managed to record 4 games of 20 or more points in his last 8 games but this should be a favorable matchup. Ja Morant, Patty Mills, Cade Cunningham and Reggie Jackson have all recently scored 20 or more points against the Nuggets and Holiday should join that list. With the defensive attention being on Giannis Antetokounmpo, it will be up to Khris Middleton of Holiday to step up. The point guard has the easier matchup of the 2, so I am backing him to clear his point total tonight.
Aaron Gordon over 5.5 rebounds (+114)
The Denver Nuggets will have to try and contain Antetokounmpo, and one way they could do this is by essentially building a wall in the paint. It is likely going to lead to Aaron Gordon being one of those asked to collapse the interior. He is one of the most athletic players on the roster and has the size to contest the Bucks’ superstar. Being in and around the paint should help him up his rebounding numbers. He managed to pull down 9 boards the last time these sides met and could be in line for a similar performance here too. As mentioned, the Bucks play at a fast pace; the additional possessions should work in his favor here too.
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