NBA Best Bets: Monday's +238 Parlay Features Pistons/Knicks & Clippers/Nuggets Picks

By Michael Harrison

April 28, 2025 at 09:01 AM

Today's NBA playoff schedule features two games: Pistons vs Knicks (7:40 pm ET) and Clippers vs Nuggets (10:10 pm ET). Here's a +238 parlay combining the best betting opportunities from both matchups.

Jokic takes jump shot

Jokic takes jump shot

Best Bet 1: Pistons First Half +4.5 (-118)

  • Detroit outplayed New York for most of Game 1, only losing due to a late 21-0 Knicks run
  • Pistons trailed by just 2 at halftime in Game 1
  • Jalen Brunson showing signs of ankle issues after playing 40 minutes
  • Cade Cunningham likely to improve on his 8-of-21 shooting performance
  • Pistons have stayed within 4 points at halftime in 3 of 4 meetings this season

NBA Pistons vs Knicks Game Highlights

NBA Pistons vs Knicks Game Highlights

Best Bet 2: Nikola Jokic Over 27.5 Points (-110)

  • Averaging 29.6 PPG this season
  • Scored 29 points in Game 1 (27 in regulation)
  • Posted 41 and 28 points in two full games vs Clippers this season
  • Game pace likely to increase from Game 1's sluggish 91.92
  • New interim coach David Adelman showing tendency toward faster offensive pace

Nuggets vs Clippers basketball game

Nuggets vs Clippers basketball game

Parlay these two bets together for +238 odds at FanDuel. Note that DraftKings offers better individual odds (-110) on the Jokic points prop compared to FanDuel (-117).

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