The NBA has delivered the usual goods for us basketball fans on Christmas Day with 5 incredible games, all back-to-back. Just the first 3 games of the day will feature 4 teams that have won tittles in the last 10 years. With such an incredible slate ahead of us, let’s dive straight into my mega parlay for the day. And do not forget to check out our NBA previews for today’s games too.
Since the Mavericks are lacking players that can create their own shots outside of Luka Doncic, they have been attacking in transition instead. Over the last 10 games they have ranked 8th in pace. That higher tempo should help ensure a higher scoring encounter here. With the Suns being in the bottom half of the league during that stretch in defensive rating, the visitors should be able to do their part. The Mavericks have also allowed teams to score at least 119-points in 6 straight games. That run of games includes the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers. Those sides rank 27th and 30th in offensive rating this season. A side with Kevin Durant and Devin Booker in the ranks should be able to comfortably exceed this. Back the over in this one.
The Golden State Warriors are going through a resurgence. The team have won 5 straight game, one of which was against a strong Boston Celtics side. It would not be a surprise to see them shock the Denver Nuggets here. The 'Splash Brothers' have been incredible recently, averaging a combined 54 points per game over their last 3 outings. Over the last 5 games, they have helped the Warriors rank 5th in 3-pointers made per game. With the Nuggets just 19th in that category, the visitors stand a great chance to outgun their opponents today. Rookie Trayce Jackson-Davis is averaging a double-double over the last week too and could cause Nikola Jokic issues with his athleticism and activity.