Filip Tomic
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The weekend is here and the NBA has treated us a with a 3-game slate this Saturday, including a tasty NBA TV double-header. I have gone in-depth with all 3 games and come up with a NBA mega parlay bet, priced at a solid +845 odds. Continue reading below to see my selections.
We will also have individual picks for all 3 games on our NBA Picks page; don’t forget to check those out, as well!
Now let’s dive into my bet!
BOS Celtics -5 (-114)
MEM Grizzlies vs ORL Magic Over 206.5 (-112)
ATL Hawks ML (+166)
Parlay odds: +845
BOS Celtics -5 over NO Pelicans (-114)
Boston is coming off back-to-back losses for only the 3rd time this season. The Celtics looking to redeem themselves after losing as 10.5 and 15.5 point favorites in consecutive games at Atlanta. Tonight they are just 5-point favorites against a really solid New Orleans Pelicans team, and I have them bouncing back in a big way.
The Pels have been solid all year long, but they aren’t without their flaws. Although they just beat Milwaukee by 7 at home, they shot under 40% from the field in that game. Brandon Ingram’s absence is huge for this team; without him I don’t think they can challenge a well-oiled machine line the Celtics. Boston won the first meeting 118-112, I think a similar result is in the books for tonight’s game, as well.
MEM Grizzlies vs ORL Magic Over 206.5 (-112)
This season has lost meaning for the Memphis a long time ago; it is just coasting at this point. In 4 of the Grizzlies’ last 5 games opponents have put up 136, 128, 137 and 121 points on them. Because of this I have my eyes set on the over for their game against Orlando. This bet has cashed in 9 of the Grizzlies’ last 11 road games and in 6 of their last 7 overall. Head-to-head meetings with Orlando are 4-1 on the O/U in the last 5 games at Kia Center, as well.
The Magic enter this game on a 2-game losing streak, which is why I’m hesitant to back them to cover the huge spread. They also lost the first meeting of the season back in late January, but the good news is the 2 teams combined for 213 points in that game — which would cash on the over tonight. The last 10 meetings are averaging 221.3 points per game. I think backing the points is the best bet.
ATL Hawks ML over MIL Bucks (+166)
For our final game of the parlay I have the team with the longest winning streak in the Eastern Conference and the Milwaukee Bucks going at it. Yes, the Atlanta Hawks are currently on a 4-game winning streak and their fans have every right to hope for another victory as they take on the struggling Bucks. The regular-season series is tied at 1-1; the 2 teams have also split the last 10 meetings, with each team winning 5 games.
Milwaukee’s struggles are quite obvious at this point. It is only 1-5 SU in its last 6 road games. Under head coach Doc Rivers the Bucks are only 14-13 SU so far; that’s really concerning as we get set to close out March. Damian Lillard has been ruled out for this game, while Giannis Antetokounmpo is still bothered by a hamstring injury — but he should play. After seeing the Hawks put up 120+ points in 4 straight, I have a good feeling about them. I’m backing the home team on the money line.
