Handicapping the NBA: Monday Picks

Handicapping the NBA: Monday Picks

This article is part of our NBA Picks series.

Alex Barutha

Rudy Gobert over 29.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists (-113) vs. CLE -- DraftKings (1:16 PM CT)

The Cavaliers are still without Jarrett Allen, so Larry Nance Jr. will be starting at center, and the Cavs' backup center situation is even more dire. This could easily end up being a 20-plus rebound game for Gobert, who would then only need 10 combined points and assists to hit the over. Gobert has three 20-plus rebound efforts this season, and he's also scored at least 20 points in each of them.

Nick Whalen

Bucks +2.0 (-110) at Clippers -- DraftKings (11:58 AM CT)

It's still somewhat unclear if the Bucks are actually dealing with several minor injuries or if they simply chose to hold out most of their top players Saturday against the Knicks. Either way, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday are all expected to play Monday night. The Clippers are a formidable opponent with a pair of high-level, two-way wings, but the Bucks have been on a tear of late (when healthy, that is), winning 13 of 14 games prior to Friday's loss versus Boston. Assuming that the aforementioned trio is healthy, I like Milwaukee to pick up where it left off against a talented-but-inconsistent opponent. The Clippers will also be without two starters in Serge Ibaka and Patrick Beverley, while new addition Rajon Rondo will also remain out.

Jeff Edgerton

Mavericks -11.0 (-110) vs. Thunder -- DraftKings (1:25 PM CT)

The Thunder's only bright spot in recent weeks has been Moses Brown, and he faces one of his toughest tests against Kristaps Porzingis tonight. Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the helm, Luka Doncic and his supporting cast should have no problem covering.

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Alex Barutha
Alex is RotoWire's Chief NBA Editor. He writes articles about daily fantasy, year-long fantasy and sports betting. You can hear him on the RotoWire NBA Podcast, Sirius XM, VSiN and other platforms. He firmly believes Robert Covington is the most underrated fantasy player of the past decade.
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