Friday night’s Game 3 between the Thunder and Nuggets is something that will get you through the work day.
We have a matchup that promises to go down to the wire, and we’re locking in a parlay featuring three key players: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, and Russell Westbrook.
Continue below for my NBA same game parlay for Friday, May 9
NBA Same Game Parlay for Friday, May 9
- Russell Westbrook Over 13.5 Points
- Nikola Jokic 8+ Assists
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
Parlay Payout: +325
Russell Westbrook Over 13.5 Points
Thunder vs Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. ET
We’re starting with Westbrook to clear his points line.
He’s become one of the best sixth men still in the playoffs, providing a spark off the Denver bench and covering this line in five straight games.
At this point, his prop feels “blowout-proof." He even hit this mark in a 40-point loss last game.
Pick: Russell Westbrook Over 13.5 Points
Nikola Jokic 8+ Assists
Thunder vs Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. ET
Jokic has hit this mark in 7 of 9 playoff games this year, and he’ll likely need to keep his teammates involved if the Nuggets want to pull off a win tonight.
Despite facing double teams in the last game, he still managed 6 assists, even as Braun, Gordon, and MPJ combined for a rough 6-of-28 shooting night.
If those role players step up even a little, Jokic should have no trouble hitting this assist line.
Pick: Nikola Jokic 8+ Assists
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
Thunder vs Nuggets, 10:00 p.m. ET
Finally, we have Shai’s rebounds + assists line. He finished with exactly 12 RA last game in just 30 minutes, well below his typical 38-40 minute workload due to the blowout.
With a tighter game expected tonight, Shai should have the opportunity to crush this line. In his only 40-minute game against Denver this series, he racked up 18 RA and nearly posted a triple-double.
Expect him to start aggressively, setting up his teammates early to create more scoring chances for himself down the stretch.
Pick: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
Friday's NBA Same Game Parlay
- Russell Westbrook Over 13.5 Points
- Nikola Jokic 8+ Assists
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 12.5 Rebounds + Assists
Parlay Payout: +325 via DraftKings
