Double Vision: Clippers’ Russell Westbrook back in a starring role

This space aims to identify players who represent good value for recording a double-double in a particular game. If they post double-digit totals in any two of the five main categories (points, rebounds, assists, blocks, steals), backers will at least double their money – and sometimes make much more than that.

The bet: A double-double for Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (+260 DraftKings)

A poor fit with the crosstown Lakers, Westbrook had been relegated to the second unit since the fifth game of the season. He was sent to the Jazz as part of a three-team deal in advance of the trade deadline, but the man known as “Mr. Triple Double” never saw the court before getting bought out of his contract.

Westbrook then opted to return to Los Angeles via signing with the Clippers, who immediately made him their starting point guard. His first game was a thrilling 176-175 double-overtime loss to the Kings, and he finished with 17 points and 14 assists. He double-doubled in those same categories again on Tuesday night, but it resulted in a third straight defeat.

Westbrook is undoubtedly eager to help deliver the first win of his Clippers career. His team is a small road favorite against a Golden State squad that’s missing its own star point guard, Steph Curry. And Westbrook scored 19 points and collected 11 rebounds against the Warriors in the season opener.

As the NBA career leader with 198 triple doubles, Westbrook is always a threat to add to that total. But getting to double figures in any two categories will do the job for us.