Pick #1: Nikola Jokic over 36.5 PR(-115)

Nikola Jokic looks set to outshine his former teammate Mason Plumlee in tonight's Denver Nuggets vs LA Clippers game, with his impressive averages and recent trends providing the basis for an impressive outing.

Nikola Jokic has been putting up impressive numbers this season and looks to continue that trend tonight against his former teammate Mason Plumlee and the LA Clippers. Jokic is averaging 24.5 points per game this season and at home, he's averaging a whopping 48.43 points, assists, and rebounds per game. On the road, he's averaging 43.6 points, assists, and rebounds per game, which is still very impressive.

Jokic over the last 10 games has gone over this line in 5 of them averaging 36.7 points + rebounds. Jokic in his last 4 games against Mason plumlee has 50,45,67,46 PRs. 

Jokic going up against his old teammate Mason Plumlee, who he is certainly familiar with. Mason Plumlee is averaging 12.0 points and 5.1 rebounds per game this season. Jokic has a clear size advantage over Plumlee and will look to use his strength and better footwork to get the upper hand. Jokic has been known to excel in big games and this is certainly no exception.

Given Jokic's impressive numbers, recent trends, and familiarity with his former teammate Mason Plumlee, it looks like a safe bet that Jokic will have more than 36.5 points, and rebounds tonight. Jokic has been a consistent producer this season and his numbers and trends suggest that he will be able to outshine the LA Clippers tonight.