There’s no better day to bet on basketball than today.
We’ve got Christmas Day basketball.
There are five games on this exciting slate, and I’ve put together a same-game parlay for each game. Other BettingPros writers will have you covered for plenty of other bets, including first baskets and player props, so make sure to check those out as well!
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Philadelphia 76ers vs. New York Knicks
- Leg 1: Tobias Harris Over 15.5 Points (-111)
- Leg 2: Quentin Grimes Under 10.5 Points (-104)
- Leg 3: Isaiah Hartenstein Over 5.5 Rebounds (-154)
The Knicks and 76ers will begin Christmas Day with a 12:00pm ET tip-off.
Tobias Harris has averaged 19 points in December. He’s only missed 16 or more points in two games in the month. This season Harris has scored 16 or more points in 64% of games, and he’ll take on a Knicks defense that is simply average. Right now, the 76ers are on a long winning streak, and if Harris can be a leading contributor while they wait for Tyrese Maxey to return, they’ll be in great shape.
Meanwhile, Quentin Grimes of the Knicks has a point total of 10.5. He averaged 12.3 points per game in December but will take on a 76ers defense that is second in points allowed this season. Grimes has had some big games with 19 or more points. He’s also had games with four or six points. There’s no consistency. Don’t expect a high-point total against the 76ers.
Finally, Isaiah Hartenstein has averaged seven rebounds per game. He’s only averaging about 18 minutes per night and has still earned 7.1 rebounds in December. He’s had six or more rebounds in 64% of games this season. I’ll back him to get six in this game.
Parlay Odds: +495 via FanDuel
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks
- Leg 1: Luka Doncic Over 32.5 Points (-106)
- Leg 2: Patrick Beverley Under 6.5 Points (-122)
- Leg 3: Spencer Dinwiddie Over 4.5 Assists (-138)