NBA Prop Bets Today: Santi Aldama and Nikola Jokic amongst best NBA Player Props for Monday

Germantas Kneita

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Like most Lithuanians, I started watching basketball from the age of six. I'm based out in London and played basketball at the University of Lincoln here in the UK. I had always had an interest in the NBA but things really took off in the summer of 2010. That year Linas Kleiza led Lithuania to 3rd place at the World Championships and signed with the Toronto Raptors to replace the departing Chris Bosh. I've been a Raptors fan since that day and I've not missed a game since. I've been handicapping games for more than a decade, specializing in player props. For Germantas Kneita media enquiries, please email contact@pickswise.com.

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Santi Aldama (MEM) 3+ made threes (+190)

With Zach Edey out, Santi Aldama steps into the starting lineup. The Spaniard has been on fire in recent games, so do not be surprised to see him keep it up tonight against the Los Angeles Clippers. He comes into this contest after 2 straight 22-point performances in which he made 7 of 14 attempts from deep. With Ivica Zubac occupying the paint, Aldama is not going to try and post him up — instead he should look to be a floor spacer to allow the Grizzlies’ guards to attack the rim. This season the Clippers are bottom of the NBA in opponent 3-point percentage, so do not expect them to be able to have a major impact on Aldama’s shooting. Let’s back him to keep his current hot streak going.

Nikola Jokic (DEN) to record a triple-double (+105)

The points line of this bet should be a given for Nikola Jokic, so let’s focus on the other 2. When it comes to rebounding, he will be up against Alperen Sengun and Steven Adams. Both are strong rebounders, but neither spaces the floor — which should keep Jokic in and around the paint. It is no surprise that in the last contest between these sides, the Serb managed double-digit boards. Passing wise, Jokic has recorded double-digit assists in 6 of his last 8 games. The Rockets have the squad with the likes of Amen Thompson to send effective help towards Jokic, forcing him to give up the ball. Jokic has great shooters around him and will have a great outlet in Jamal Murray to give the ball to. The Nuggets’ guard is making 57.6% of his 3-point attempts this month and should help Jokic rack up the assists.