The NBA regular season is back in action with a solid 10-game slate this Monday. However, our betting experts from the Buckets Podcast crew are focusing on one matchup in particular, as they have concocted a 5-leg, +898 same game parlay for Cavaliers vs. Nuggets tonight.
Tipoff from Ball Arena is Denver is set for 9:00 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. Let's get to my NBA parlay picks, predictions, and best bets for Monday, February 9.
NBA Parlay Picks, Predictions, Odds, Best Bets for Monday, February 9
- Cavaliers Moneyline / Over 239.5
- James Harden 8+ Assists
- Jarrett Allen Over 15.5 Points
- Jaylon Tyson 2+ Three-Pointers Made
Parlay Payout: +898 at FanDuel
Cavaliers vs. Nuggets
Cavaliers Moneyline / Over 239.5
By Matt Moore
Cavaliers Moneyline
The Nuggets have not performed well against this Cavaliers' team over the course of their recent history, having lost three straight matchups against Cleveland and four of their last five meetings.
Denver simply isn't properly equipped to deal with Cleveland's onslaught, so I expect the Nuggets' losing trend vs. the Cavs to continue tonight.
Over 239.5
Here's the only stat that you need to know regarding the total:
When Nikola Jokic plays and Aaron Gordon does not, the Over is 20-4 in Nuggets' games on the season (83%).
Gordon knows how to communicate and help cover for Jokic consistently at the defensive end of the floor. Whenever Gordon is sidelined, the Nuggets tend to struggle defensively.
Pick: Cavaliers Moneyline / Over 239.5Â
Cavaliers vs. Nuggets
James Harden 8+ Assists
By Joe Dellera
The Cavaliers made a huge splash at the trade deadline when they acquired James Harden from the Clippers.
I expect Harden to contribute with a sizable role in this offense.
In Harden’s debut for the Cavaliers, he dished out eight dimes and was able to take some of the table setting duties off of Donovan Mitchell’s plate.
Harden should have success here against a Nuggets team that primarily relies on drop coverage, which is exploitable for his passing skill, especially with the opportunity to lob to Jarrett Allen.
Even though he still needs to get acclimated to a new role with his new team, the addition of Harden’s passing prowess should still be immediately evident.
Pick: James Harden 8+ AssistsÂ
Cavaliers vs. Nuggets
Jarrett Allen Over 15.5 Points
By Jim Turvey
Action PRO is projecting 18.1 points for Jarrett Allen in tonight's matchup against the Nuggets, showing a 24.2% edge against his current points prop line of over/under 15.5, which is good for an A+ grade in our database.
Allen's scoring numbers have been a little bit spotty as of late, considering he's scored 29+ points in two of his last four games and scored 12 points or less in the other two.
However, this should be a favorable matchup for him against a Nuggets squad playing without Gordon. Allen should be in a prime position to catch lobs throughout this one.
Pick: Jarrett Allen Over 15.5 PointsÂ
Cavaliers vs. Nuggets
Jaylon Tyson 2+ Three-Pointers Made
By Matt Moore
Jaylon Tyson leads the Cavaliers in three-point attempts from the corner this season, and he also makes them at a very efficient rate, knocking down over 48% of his long rage attempts from that area of the floor on the year.
Pick: Jaylon Tyson 2+ Three-Pointers MadeÂ
