Sunday’s slate features a full lineup of NBA player props, highlighted by a showdown between the top two teams in the Western Conference as the Denver Nuggets host the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Here are my favorite NBA picks for February 1, led by Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, and Julian Champagnie.
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Best NBA player props today
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Player |
Pick |
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Nikola Jokic |
Over 25.5 points |
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Luka Doncic |
To record a double-double |
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Julian Champagnie |
Over 9.5 points |
Prop #1: Nikola Jokic Over 25.5 points
Nikola Jokic returned to the Denver Nuggets lineup on Friday after missing a month with a knee injury, and he didn’t miss a beat. “The Joker” dropped 31 points and grabbed 12 rebounds while shooting nearly 73% from the field in just 25 minutes of action.
Jokic’s points O/U is set at 25.5 tonight, likely assuming the three-time MVP will play limited minutes against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, that didn’t stop him from piling up points against the Clippers, one of the toughest defensive teams in the league.
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Denver’s superstar center is averaging 29.7 points per game this season, and he has surpassed 25.5 points in four of his last five outings. Jokic’s only miss came on December 29, when he exited early due to injury.
Prop #2: Luka Doncic to record a double-double
The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the best start to the season, but that’s no fault of Luka Doncic.
L.A.’s point guard has carried the team, racking up 24 double-doubles this season — fifth-most in the NBA. Doncic comes in fresh off a triple-double on Friday and has posted a double-double in five of his last six games.
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Meanwhile, the New York Knicks rank eighth in the NBA in field goal attempts per game, meaning more opportunities for Doncic to crash the boards.
Prop #3: Julian Champagnie Over 9.5 points
The San Antonio Spurs have risen towards the top of the Western Conference this season not just because of Victor Wembanyama, but also due to their offensive depth.
Julian Champagnie has emerged as one of those key offensive contributors for the Spurs, and he’s only gotten better as the season has worn on.
The forward is averaging 11.5 ppg this season, hitting 10+ points in 12 of his last 14 contests.
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This line is low for Champagnie tonight, especially against an Orlando Magic team that has allowed 120+ points in each of its last two games.
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