Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Lakers vs. Nuggets)

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic returned to action on Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors after missing a game with a groin injury, and he's off the team's injury report for Tuesday night's game against the Denver Nuggets.

This is a step in the right direction for Doncic, who was originally questionable for Sunday's game before he ended up playing.

The Lakers need the star guard in the lineup as much as possible, as they currently hold the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, but both the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors are making a push for a top-six spot.

This season, Doncic has played in 33 games for the Lakers and is averaging 33.3 points, 7.5 reboundds and 8.6 assists per game while shooting 46.4 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from beyond the arc.

He did struggle a bit against Toronto on Sunday, shooting just 8-for-23 from the field on his way to a 25-point game. Can he bounce back against Denver?

Here's a look at how to bet on Doncic in the prop market now that it appears his groin injury is a thing of the past.

Best Luka Doncic Prop Bet vs. Nuggets

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Luka Doncic UNDER 6.5 Rebounds (+102)

Even though Doncic is averaging over seven rebounds per game this season, he's seen that number fall off in recent weeks.

The Lakers guard is averaging just 5.7 rebounds per game since Christmas Day, and he's seen his season-long number for rebound chances fall to just 11.7 per game.

That gives him a lot less wiggle room when it comes to this prop, especially since the Nuggets are one of the better rebounding teams in the NBA. Denver ranks in the top 10 in opponent rebounds per game.

Since Christmas, Doncic only has four games (out of 12) with seven or more boards. I think he's a fade candiate in this matchup, especially since the Lakers have removed Deandre Ayton and LeBron James from the injury report as well on Tuesday.

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