The Denver Nuggets and New York Knicks, both higher seeds, are looking to avoid a decisive Game 7 as they head on the road for crucial Game 6 matchups. Both teams hold a 3-2 series lead,but face tough challenges to close out their respective opponents.

Knicks Aim to Rebound After Game 5 Loss

The New York Knicks, leading their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons 3-2, are aiming to secure the series victory on the road. However, they are coming off a disappointing Game 5 loss at home, which extended the series.

Nuggets Seek to Capitalize on Game 5 Momentum

In the Western Conference, the denver Nuggets showcased their offensive prowess in Game 5, taking a 3-2 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite being outplayed for much of the first four games, Denver now controls the series.

Player Props in Focus

While oddsmakers have the Knicks and Nuggets as underdogs for their respective Game 6 matchups, the focus shifts to individual player performances. Instead of betting on the game outcomes, attention is directed towards specific player props, including one featuring Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic.

Jokic has been described as an assists machine this season and in the playoffs. His playmaking ability makes him a prime candidate for prop bets centered around assists.

Cade Cunningham OVER 6.5 Rebounds (-115) – 0.5 unit

Cade Cunningham has been a force on the boards for the Pistons, playing significant minutes. Expect him to continue his strong rebounding performance in a crucial Game 6.

Through the first four games, Cunningham has four games with seven or more boards (his last four), including two games with double-digit rebounds. Despite the Knicks being a strong rebounding team during the regular season, the Pistons are third in the league in rebounding percentage this postseason.

CunninghamS consistent rebounding makes the OVER a compelling pick. He is averaging over eight boards per game while averaging 13.6 rebound chances per game.

Jamal Murray OVER 20.5 Points (-110) – 0.5 unit

Jamal Murray is coming off a stellar Game 5 performance, scoring 43 points. His scoring output has been consistent throughout the series, making the OVER an attractive bet.

Murray now has four games in this series where he’s scored 21 or more points (what he needs to do to clear this prop), and he’s shooting 48.4 percent from the field and 44.7 percent from beyond the arc. Throughout his career, Murray has elevated his scoring in the playoffs.

Murray is averaging 19.0 field goal attempts per game,giving him a terrific floor when it comes to having the usage to clear this line. Expect him to maintain his aggressive scoring in Game 6.

Nikola Jokic OVER 9.5 Assists (-125) – 0.5 unit

Betting on Nikola Jokic to exceed 9.5 assists is a strategic move, given his exceptional playmaking abilities. Jokic has consistently delivered high assist numbers throughout the series.

Jokic has cashed this prop for us multiple times in this series, picking up 10 or more dimes in four of five games.In addition to that, he is averaging a downright insane 20.0 potential assists per game against Los Angeles. He needs to convert only half of those potential assists to clear this prop.

during the regular season, Jokic averaged a triple-double, highlighting his all-around impact. The ball is always going to be in his hands for denver on offense.

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