I’m here to share a few of my top picks for today’s NBA slate on Underdog, with most of these selections grounded in our latest projections.
Keep in mind that these are some of our best-projected picks as of publication, but NBA news can change, potentially impacting the appeal of these plays. Our NBA DFS projections team continuously updates their inputs to reflect the latest information.
Below, I’ll outline my strategy for Underdog on Monday.
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Underdog NBA Picks for Monday
Now that you’re signed up, here are some of our top NBA picks on Underdog for Monday:
- Scottie Barnes lower than 0.5 Double Double
- Jalen Smith higher than 7.5 Rebounds & Assists
- Jalen Brunson higher than 10.5 Rebounds & Assists
Magic vs. Raptors NBA Underdog Predictions
Scottie Barnes lower than 0.5 Double Double
The double double projection for Scottie Barnes looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 0.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 65.2% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 10.1% edge.
Timberwolves vs. Bulls NBA Underdog Predictions
Jalen Smith higher than 7.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for Jalen Smith looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 7.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 64.7% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 9.2% edge.
Knicks vs. Pelicans NBA Underdog Predictions
Jalen Brunson higher than 10.5 Rebounds & Assists
The rebounds & assists projection for Jalen Brunson looks like a strong pick based on the current data. The Underdog projection of 10.5 compares favorably based on our NBA simulations. This pick projects to hit 65.1% of the time based on the assumptions, and that represents a 7.3% edge.
Pictured: Jalen Brunson
Photo Credit: Imagn

