The 2023-24 season is finally here. The Los Angeles Lakers will take on the Denver Nuggets before the Golden State Warriors face the Phoenix Suns in the first slate of the year on Tuesday, and I can't help but notice so strong player prop options ahead of the first game's tip-off. Looking to find an edge? Here's where you should look to sprinkle some cash.

D'Angelo Russell U 18.5 points + assists (+106)

Russell got played off the court by the Nuggets in last year's playoffs. The point guard averaged just 6.3 points and 3.5 assists against the reigning champs in the third round. He looked good in the preseason, but he won't handle the ball nearly as much with LeBron James entering his regular-season mode. Also, the Lakers brought in Gabe Vincent for a reason. Jamal Murray terrorized the Lakers' guards with his dynamic scoring and Los Angeles could need to deploy Vincent early should Murray have similar success this time around.

Aaron Gordon U 0.5 3-pointers (+110)

Gordon unexpectedly showcased some unexpected long-range shooting prowess in the 2023 NBA Finals, but that's far from his game. The Denver Nuggets forward has only been above the league average from beyond the arc in one season and missed all six of the 3-point attempts he registered through four preseason games ahead of this campaign. Gordon was also 0-for-6 from 3 against the Lakers through three playoff matchups against the Lakers in last year's playoffs before going 3-for-5 from deep in Game 4. Gordon should be in the painted area for most of this rematch.

Nikola Jokic to record a triple-double (+139)

These odds don't look super enticing on paper, but Jokic has recorded a triple-double in three of his previous four matchups against the Lakers. He's also notched a triple-double in five of his previous home games against Los Angeles. Anthony Davis is an elite defender, but Jokic has proven over and over that he can dominate against one of the league's premier rim protectors. Denver might not ride Jokic as hard after a successful NBA title run, but he averaged 22.5 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 12.5 assists against the Lakers on 35.0 minutes a night in his pair of meetings with the Lakers at Ball Arena last season.