The NBA has 10 games for us on Friday night with interesting matchups throughout. The Philadelphia 76ers will look to steer their season back on track after several losses. Meanwhile out west, the New Orleans Pelicans will look to show they are a serious threat this season as they take on the Denver Nuggets.You can read our NBA predictions for all of Friday’s action. But for now, let’ s get into my NBA parlay for today.
The Kings go into Philadelphia tonight with a ton of momentum having won their last 2 games by double-digits. De'Aaron Fox should put up big numbers tonight as he matches up with the offensively minded Tyrese Maxey. With Joel Embiid remaining out, there should be far less resistance at the rim too. 'Speaking of big numbers, Domantas Sabonis leads the NBA in double-doubles this year, he should be in contention for the Western Conference all-star team. Look for the Lithuanian to also benefit of not having to wrestle the reigning MVP in the paint here. The 76ers are losers of 3 straight games and it is hard to see them end that streak tonight against a team with the scoring punch of the Kings.
The Memphis Grizzlies have made a positive start since losing Ja Morant to season ending surgery. They have won 2 straight games but they should be getting a reality check from the Los Angeles Clippers here. These sides faced off at the end of December, with the Clippers holding the Grizzlies to 106 points. That was without Kawhi Leonard. Considering he is back tonight and the Grizzlies have since lost Morant, it is hard seeing the hosts improve their offensive output from the previous encounter. Especially with the Clippers 11th in defensive rating this season and 27th over the last 10 games in pace. With the Grizzlies 29th in true shooting percentage this season, it is hard to see this turn into a high scoring shootout.