The NBA playoffs start today, and we have Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 1 slated for this afternoon, an incredible matchup between the fourth and fifth seeds in the Western Conference. This series may produce fireworks, and we’re expecting the stars to rise while the role players take a back seat.
Continue below for my NBA parlay picks for Nuggets vs. Clippers on Saturday, April 19.
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NBA Parlay Picks for Saturday, April 19
- James Harden Over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Michael Porter Jr. 15+ Points
- Christian Braun Under 7.5 Rebounds + Assists
Parlay Payout: +440
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We are backing James Harden to go over his Rebounds + Assists line today. He’s cleared this line in four of his last five, and he’s bound to produce yet again today.
For the Clippers to succeed, they need James to run the offense and capitalize on his potential assists. James to record a triple double would be a small sprinkle side bet I’d be interested in this series.
Pick: James Harden Over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
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We are also backing Michael Porter Jr. to score 15+ points while Christian Braun takes more of a back seat and goes under his Rebounds + Assists line.
MPJ has covered in nine of his last 10 games, and is the solidified third option on the Nuggets.
If Jokic is doubled today, you can always expect MPJ to be around the three-point arc ready to fire. He is certainly not afraid to get up as many shots as possible.
Pick: Michael Porter Jr. 15+ Points
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Lastly, Christian Braun Under Rebounds + Assists.
In the playoffs, it’s hard for role players to produce. Aaron Gordon is back and healthy. MPJ and Jokic also crash the glass efficiently.
This should limit how many chances Braun gets to put up stats here.
Pick: Christian Braun Under 7.5 Rebounds + Assists
Nuggets vs. Clippers Same Game Parlay
- James Harden Over 14.5 Rebounds + Assists
- Michael Porter Jr. 15+ Points
- Christian Braun Under 7.5 Rebounds + Assists
Parlay Payout: +440
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