TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 12: Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets reacts during the second half of their NBA game against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on February 12, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photograph, the user agrees to the terms of the Getty Images License Agreement. Cole Burston/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Cole Burston/GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/Getty Images via AFP)
Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic recorded his second straight triple-double Monday consisting of 32 points, 15 rebounds and 13 assists in a 131-124 win over the Golden State Warriors.
Joker records a triple-double in back-to-back nights to secure the W over the Warriors 🃏
— Caesars Sportsbook (@CaesarsSports) March 8, 2022
It was the 18th triple-double of the season that the reigning MVP led in the league, and he’s now averaging 25.9 points, 13.8 rebounds and 8.1 assists for the season.
“We did a good job today, sharing the ball and scoring goals,” said Jokic. “We did very well in the transition phase. It’s always nice to have 30+ assists (as a team).”
The two-game jump sees Jokic’s MVP award odds fall and closes the gap between himself and current betting favorite Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Embiid’s excellence this season is unquestionable, but did the 76ers, who added star shooting guard James Harden, affect Embiid’s chances of winning the Maurice Podoloff Trophy?
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Nikola Jokic Current MVP Award Rates
DraftKings Sportsbook: +200
BetMGM: +180
FanDuel Sportsbook: +170
Caesar’s Sportsbook: +160
A crucial factor in the MVP award equation is the success of their team. While Denver is currently sixth in the Western Conference, the Nuggets are definitely headed in the right direction with an active 11-2 record.
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It is now a two man race for MVP 🏆
Who you got: Embiid or Jokic? pic.twitter.com/NW4tu7Qi5W
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) March 8, 2022
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Denver Nuggets NBA Championship Odds
FanDuel Sportsbook: +2600
DraftKings Sportsbook: +3000
BetMGM: +3000
Caesars Sportsbook: +3000
Denver Nuggets Western Conference Odds
DraftKings Sportsbook: +1500
Caesars Sportsbook: +1500
FanDuel Sportsbook: +1200
BetMGM: +1200
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Jokic and the Nuggets have an away game against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday, March 9th.
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