NBA PrizePicks & Underdog Plays for Monday, Dec. 30: Nikola Jokic, Jonathan Kuminga

Norman Powell More Than 24 Points

By Kyle Murray

Love this spot for Norman Powell, as he gets a date against the Pelicans tonight, who rank 28th in defensive efficiency, and have allowed the 6th-most points per game this season.

Powell has been red-hot as of late, averaging 28.2 points per game in his last five games, and I project him for 27.3 points here, making this an excellent play.

Pick: Norman Powell More Than 24 Points

Jonathan Kuminga More Than 18.5 Points

By Chris Prince

Getting a nice discount here at 18.5, as Kuminga has been on a scoring tear of late, dropping 20 or more points in six of his last nine games, including 34 in each of his last two games.

Kuminga has taken at least 15 shots in 9 of his last 12 games, so the volume has been pretty dependable lately.

Not the easiest matchup against the Cavaliers tonight, but he did score 21 points in the first meeting between these two teams on November 8, and RotoGrinders has him projected for nearly 21 points again in this contest.

Pick: Jonathan Kuminga More Than 18.5 Points

Nikola Jokic More Than 37.5 Points & Assists

By Kyle Murray

This is a great spot for Nikola Jokic against the Jazz, who have allowed the 3rd-most points and 6th-most assists per game on the season.

I also expect this game somewhat competitive, with the Nuggets hoping to escape with wins every chance they get, as they enter tonight owning a relatively mediocre record of 17-13.

So, as a result, we may still see Jokic play a large number of minutes in this contest, despite it being a pretty favorable matchup against this lowly Utah squad.

Pick: Nikola Jokic More Than 37.5 Points & Assists