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NBA Same Game Parlay Picks
Golden State Warriors vs. Los Angeles Lakers
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- Leg 1: LeBron James Over 7.5 rebounds (-104)
- Leg 2: Anthony Davis Over 2.5 assists (+124)
- Leg 3: D'Angelo Russell Over 16.5 points (-120)
After some time off, the re-tooled Lakers squad that has caused so many problems already this season should be ready to lock in for the second half of the season. At least, that's the hope.
What D'Angelo Russell does is make this offense a lot more dynamic. I still think the books seem hesitant to bump up the props all too much, but I'm trying to get ahead of the curve here, especially against one of the fastest teams in the nation that is playing shorthanded.
While it may be a small sample size, Russell has scored at least 15 points in each of his three games in a Lakers uniform. After averaging nearly 18 a game all season, I imagine that number is due for an uptick with a bit more time under his belt in LA. Davis has comfortably averaged 2.5 assists a game, and with more possessions, I love his ability to clear that number at plus money. I'll be putting a single unit on this parlay.
Parlay Odds: +692
- Ryan Coleman
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NBA Game Picks
Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers
The Pacers have fallen off drastically since the New Year, but much of their struggles coincided with the prolonged absence of G Tyrese Haliburton. Too, the Pacers have only won this season without Haliburton in the lineup, and although their lackluster play cannot be overlooked, this spread seems fitting only for a Pacers team absent their floor general. Indiana’s projected starting five (Haliburton, Nembhard, Hield, Nesmith, Turner) has a positive Net Rating on the year, as does nearly every lineup of theirs with Haliburton, Turner, and Hield all active.
Boston may be the NBA’s best team, but this number is off and inflated due to its stature in the league. Further, the Pacers have fared pretty well as a Home Underdog this season (13-8 ATS) and won two teams’ previous meetings outright (as a 9.5-point underdog). It’s a hard button to click, but there’s value on Indiana tonight.
Bet: Pacers +8.5 (-110)
- Tommy Jurgens
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First Basket Scorer
Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic have already won the tip against the Detroit Pistons in two games this season. The Magic scored the first basket in both games, with buckets from Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.
Throughout the season, the Magic have won the tip 58% of the time, compared to the Pistons, who have only won the tip 36% of the time.
The Magic certainly have the edge to score first, going up against Isaiah Stewart of the Pistons in the tip-off.
Banchero has attempted nine first shots and has made eight first baskets this season. He’s the most consistent first-basket scorer on the team and already had a first basket against the Pistons earlier this year.
Bet: Paolo Banchero (+700)
- Jason Radowitz
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NBA Prop Bets
Sacramento Kings vs. Portland Trail Blazers
These are two of the worst defensive teams in the NBA. The Kings are the 23rd-ranked defense, and the Trail Blazers are the 18th-ranked. That means there is a betting opportunity for players to score points.'
One of my favorite players this season has been Murray. Last year he was one of college basketball's best scorers. This year he averages 11.9 points per game. He didn't play the last time these two teams met, but the final score was 115-108. That means there will be plenty of scoring opportunities for Murray tonight.'
Keegan Murray – Over 11.5 Points (-115)
- Cameron Lynch
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College Basketball Game Picks
Michigan vs. Rutgers Spread
It may seem blasphemous to fade Rutgers at home given how much of a homecourt advantage Jersey Mike’s Arena (formerly the RAC) is. Rutgers entered this season with a 32-4 home record since 2019, with the .889 winning percentage being the fifth-best among Power 5 teams. However, Rutgers is 13-3 at home this year with an inexcusable loss as 14-point favorites against Nebraska in its last home game. In addition, the Wolverines are brimming with confidence, having won four of its previous five games in Piscataway.
Given how banged up the Scarlet Knights are, this line feels too big. Rutgers will be without forward Mawot Mag (out for the year with a torn ACL) and guard Caleb McConnell could be limited after missing the last game with back spasms. Those two are Rutgers’ best on-ball defenders, and the Scarlet Knights will have difficulty disrupting a Michigan offense that ranks eighth nationally in lowest turnover percentage (14.4%). In addition, Rutgers has little frontcourt depth behind center Cliff Omoruyi, making defending Wolverines center Hunter Dickinson much more difficult. Dickinson averaged 20.5 points per game in two games against Rutgers last year.
Rutgers has covered 12 of 16 home games and is 13-5-1 as a favorite. However, consider this a contrarian play on the Wolverines, with the Scarlet Knights’ injuries being the primary concern.