Nikola Jokic Blocks - Player Prop Bet 3/22/2023

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Nikola Jokic

C · Denver Nuggets

Blocks

Washington Wizards vs Denver Nuggets · Mar 22, 2023

Updated Mar 22, 2023 7:11 PM EST

Analysis

Nikola Jokic Blocks Prop is currently Over/Under 0.5 (-128/+100).

The money has been on the Over as it opened 0.5 @ -111 before it was bet up to 0.5 @ -128.

Key Factors

Favors Over

Nikola Jokic has totaled 0.7 blocks per game this year, putting him in the 85th percentile -- among the league's best by this metric over this stretch of games.
Nikola Jokic has been on the court for 33.4 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 90th percentile.

Favors Under

Nikola Jokic has committed 2.6 personal fouls per game this year, making him one of the most highest-fouling players in the league (84th percentile).
The Denver Nuggets have played at the most sluggish pace in the NBA over the last 5 games.
The Wizards have played at the 3rd-least up-tempo pace in the NBA over the last 10 games, which should lead to decreased possessions for the Nuggets.
Nikola Jokic will not hold the home court advantage in this matchup. Playing without the home court advantage usually reduces stat production across the board.