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We are off to a solid start this week after my Cavs vs 76ers Same Game Parlay cashed last night at +481 odds, so let’s try and build on that momentum with tonight’s Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics clash. Tip-off is at 7:30 pm ET on ESPN. Wednesday brings us a massive 14-game night in the Association before an off-day for Thanksgiving. Make sure you head to our NBA predictions for picks on all of those matchups. But for now, let’s get into my Bucks vs Celtics Same Game Parlay.
Giannis Antetokounmpo to score 30+ points (+110)
Derrick White over 11.5 points (-122)
Kristaps Porzingis over 1.5 threes (-196)
Same Game Parlay odds: +578
Giannis Antetokounmpo to score 30+ points (+110)
The NBA’s points-in-the-paint-per-game leader will be looking to assert himself once again tonight. Giannis is coming off back-to-back 40+ point performances against the Dallas Mavericks and Washington Wizards, and he has now scored at least 35 points in 6 of his last 8 points while averaging an impressive 34.1 points per game in just 33.1 minutes. He’s doing it while shooting over 65% from the field and that includes him going just 17% from three-point land and 62% from the charity stripe.
There’s a long history between Antetokounmpo and the Celtics, and in the last 8 meetings he’s averaging 34 points and 13.8 rebounds per game. Even though it’s just a regular-season game, there’s always an extra incentive when playing one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. The Bucks should look to push the tempo here and I’m expecting both Giannis and Dame to put on a show offensively.
Derrick White over 11.5 points (-122)
Derrick White is one of the more underrated players we have in the NBA, in my opinion. He always seems to deliver on a consistent basis and whenever he has a big game it somehow goes under the radar. Boston will need every point they can get to keep up with the high-scoring Bucks, so I expect the role players to step up here. White might very well be their most important role player, which was on display just 3 games ago when he dropped 27 points on the road in Philadelphia. He is a capable scorer, and the main reason he’s averaging just 13.6 points per game is the loaded Celtics roster and him not getting enough shots. But, against a sub-par defender like Damian Lillard, I believe the Celtics would be foolish not to utilize his strengths here. He’s scored at least 12 points against Milwaukee twice in the 3 most recent meetings while averaging 15.7 points per game. I’m counting on him to deliver here.
Kristaps Porzingis over 1.5 threes (-196)
The Latvian unicorn has performed very well in games against the Bucks recently – he’s averaging 22.1 points and 10.8 rebounds per game in the last 8 meetings while playing for Dallas and Washington. He’s also on a run of 3 straight games with at least 20 points scored. His role has diminished with the Celtics simply because they have so much firepower on the roster, but let’s not underestimate his scoring ability. He’s cleared this line 6 times in his last 9 outings overall, despite going a bit cold from three-point land lately.
Milwaukee ranks only 12th in opponent three-point percentage when playing on the road, allowing teams to shoot 35.1% from distance. Having Porzingis roam around the three-point line would be beneficial as it would force Brook Lopez and/or Giannis Antetokounmpo to the perimeter more, exposing the Bucks on the inside. I expect Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla to try that approach in this game, so let’s hope Porzingis can continue his good scoring run against the Bucks.
