There are only three games scheduled in the NBA on Tuesday, January 16, yet one features a highly-anticipated matchup between the league's last two Most Valuable Player winners when Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets visit the City of Brotherly Love to take on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Let's put together a same-game parlay and make some money.
Last Same-Game Parlay Results: Knicks Vs. Mavericks (Jan. 12)
| Bet | Odds | Result | W or L |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Knicks ML | -162 | 128-124 Mavericks | L |
| O.G. Anunoby UNDER 13.5 Points | -102 | 10 Points | W |
| Jalen Brunson OVER 25.5 Points | -220 | 30 Points | W |
| Isaiah Hartenstein OVER 11.5 Rebounds | +100 | 15 Rebounds | W |
| Overall | +617 | L |
Denver Nuggets Vs. Philadelphia 76ers Same-Game Parlay (MVP Vs. MVP)
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Denver Nuggets ML | +130 |
| Joel Embiid To Score 30+ Points | -250 |
| Joel Embiid To Grab 10+ Rebounds | -240 |
| Nikola Jokic To Record 8+ Assists | -320 |
| Overall | +443 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Denver Nuggets ML
There's a number of mitigating factors to consider here when favoring the underdog Nuggets. For starters, Denver took the most recent meeting on March 23, 2023 at Ball Arena by five points, although Embiid didn't suit up. When he was available, Philadelphia managed to eek out a seven-point victory at home, but that game took place nearly a year ago to the day.
What helps the Nuggets' cause this time around is Philadelphia is playing on the second night of a back-to-back slate after defeating the Houston Rockets 124-115 on Monday. The Sixers are 2-4 SU on no rest, but those wins came against the putrid Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets.
Denver is 11-3 SU across its last 14 games, including 6-1 on the road. Philly is an entirely different team with Embiid on the floor, but he's missed enough time to wonder how he'll fare against stiffer competition like Jokic and company.
Same Game-Parlay Picks No. 2 And 3: Joel Embiid To Record 30+ Points, 10+ Rebounds
Even with those aforementioned questions surrounding Embiid, the 7-footer has proven to be bulletproof when it comes to his statistical production.
He's currently riding a 16-game streak of games with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds dating back to Nov. 17, 2023. Even when Embiid didn't conjure up such a line, he still finished with 32 points and seven rebounds to go along with eight assists. In fact, Embiid has only scored fewer than 30 points in five of his 28 appearances and secured less than double-digit rebounds in four games.
In what was almost a statement game in the 2023 MVP race, Embiid dominated Jokic for 47 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, three steals, and two blocks on Jan. 28, 2023. These types of games matter to Embiid, so expect nothing less when he takes the hardwood once more against his rival from the West.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: Nikola Jokic To Record 8+ Assists
Should Jokic prove to be stifled offensively by the defensive juggernaut Embiid, as he's shown time and time again, the Serbian sensation is completely capable of taking over basketball games as a facilitator instead.
Jokic is averaging 9.3 assists through 40 games, which ranks third overall in the Association behind Tyrese Haliburton (12.5) and Trae Young (10.9). He's distributed eight or more assists in 26 games, including five of his last six outings.
The Joker also averages 7.8 assists in 14 games against Philadelphia, which is his third-highest assist total against any team.
