NBA Parlay for Monday 12/1/25

By: Kim Smith Published 12/01/2025, 03:00 AM ET

The NBA slate on Monday brings two games with significant betting value—one involving two struggling East teams trying to stop long losing streaks, and another featuring a Western Conference powerhouse facing a wounded opponent. After reviewing the full ESPN matchup data, injuries, analytics, and recent trends, I’ve put together a 2-leg NBA parlay for Monday, December 1, 2025.

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NBA Parlay

Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets – Hornets -4.5 (-110)
Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets – Nuggets -10.5 (-110)

Leg 1 – Charlotte Hornets vs Brooklyn Nets

The Hornets and Nets head into this matchup with both clubs buried in the Eastern Conference standings, but Charlotte has shown recent signs of life. The Hornets are 6–14 overall but have won two straight, including wins over Chicago and Toronto. Brooklyn, meanwhile, sits at 3–16 with a four-game losing streak and an 0–9 home record.

Charlotte holds the offensive advantage by a wide margin:

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Hornets PPG: 115.9
Nets PPG: 108.4
Charlotte also rebounds better and distributes the ball more effectively.

Even with Charlotte’s injury list—Grant Williams, Connaughton, and Josh Green all out—the Nets are dealing with far more impactful issues. Michael Porter Jr., the team’s most consistent scorer at 24.3 PPG, is questionable. Cam Thomas and Haywood Highsmith are both out, stripping away shooting and floor spacing.

Brooklyn has allowed 119+ points in 4 straight games, while Charlotte has scored 118+ points in 3 of their last 5. The Nets’ defensive metrics (39 rebounds per game, low steal/block numbers, and bottom-tier defensive efficiency) paint a consistent picture: as the game extends, Brooklyn simply cannot generate enough stops.

With momentum on Charlotte’s side and the Nets collapsing late in games, the Hornets have the edge to win and cover the -4.5 spread.

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Leg 2 – Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets

The Mavericks come into Denver as a 6–15 team still searching for consistency. They picked up a win against the Clippers last time out but have still dropped four of their last five. Denver, on the other hand, sits at 14–5 and remains one of the most complete teams in the NBA.

The biggest mismatch is obvious: Nikola Jokic – 28.9 PPG on 63.7% shooting Dallas has nobody healthy who can handle him. Dereck Lively II is out, Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington are game-time decisions, and Dallas has been consistently beaten in the paint in recent losses.

Meanwhile, Denver averages:

124.8 PPG
51% field goal shooting
29.5 assists per game

This is elite-level offensive efficiency.

Dallas averages only 110.2 PPG and gives up 115.9, making them one of the NBA’s most vulnerable defensive units. The injury status of Anthony Davis (GTD) only adds more uncertainty and potential defensive liability for the Mavericks.

Denver plays its best basketball at home, and although the Nuggets had a small home stumble recently, they just defeated the Suns 130–112, showing their offense is firing at full strength.

With a massive firepower gap, better depth, and the clear mismatch in the frontcourt, Denver is in a strong position to win by double digits and cover the -10.5 spread. Check out the full Dallas Mavericks vs Denver Nuggets pick.

Final Parlay Thoughts

A parlay only cashes when both legs hit, and this combination gives you two matchups where the better team is positioned to control the game. Charlotte has the momentum and offensive edge, while Denver has one of the biggest statistical mismatches of the night. If both favorites handle business, this parlay has excellent value for December 1, 2025.

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