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The on-again, off-again NBA week continues with a huge 13-game slate on Wednesday after every team had Tuesday off since it was election night in America. Wednesday’s schedule is headlined by a doubleheader on ESPN that begins with the Brooklyn Nets hosting the New York Knicks before the Los Angeles Lakers face the Los Angeles Clippers. We also have a big matchup on our hands between a pair of teams off to strong starts, the Atlanta Hawks and Utah Jazz. Let’s take a look at today’s NBA mega parlay.
Chicago Bulls ML (+105)
Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 (-110)
Sacramento Kings ML (+176)
Parlay odds: +980
For this 3-team parlay, we are going with 2 underdogs on the money line and 1 favorite against the spread. Let’s break down each of the 3.
Chicago Bulls ML over New Orleans Pelicans (+105)
New Orleans just can’t seem to figure things out on the road, especially on defense. The Pacers put up 129 points on the Pelicans, which was the 3rd straight road game in which the Pels allowed at least 120 points. Their 2-game losing streak has now dropped them to 8th place in the Western Conference and until they fix their defense – if that ever happens – it’s hard to see them improving much on that position.
The Bulls successfully recovered from their defeat in Toronto by beating the Raptors in the 2nd game of a back-to-back on Monday. DeMar DeRozan scored only 9 points but Zach LaVine is back and healthy, and he led Chicago with 30 in the win. Any win in which DeRozan scores only 9 is impressive. As mentioned, playing no defense on the road won’t get you far. I’m fading New Orleans.
Be sure to read our full New Orleans Pelicans vs Chicago Bulls predictions
Memphis Grizzlies -6.5 over San Antonio Spurs (-110)
The Spurs have lost 4 straight games as they are starting to regress following a hot start to the season. Things won’t get any easier on Wednesday, as they welcome the Grizzlies to town. Despite their solid start to the season where they picked up impressive wins over the 76ers, Timberwolves and Bulls, the Spurs have faltered lately and are beginning to look like the weak team they were expected to be heading into the season. They are dead last in the NBA in defensive rating and aren’t much better at the other end of the court, where they rank 23rd in offensive rating.
San Antonio may not have any answers for slowing down Ja Morant and Desmond Bane, who make up 1 of the most lethal backcourt combinations in the league. The Grizzlies rank 9th in both points per game and offensive rating, so they have a major advantage in this game on that end of the floor. I think the Grizz can win big.
Be sure to read our full Memphis Grizzlies vs San Antonio Spurs predictions
Sacramento Kings ML over Cleveland Cavaliers (+176)
The Cavaliers are in fine form to begin the season, but a recent loss to the Clippers from 13 points up with 5 minutes left may have halted momentum in a major way. Adding insult to injury, this matchup with Sacramento has not been a good one for Cleveland in recent seasons. The Kings are 6-1 SU in the last 7 head-to-head meetings and 7-2 ATS in the last 9.
Sacramento is coming off a hard-fought loss to Golden State earlier this week in a game that was marred by controversial officiating. You just know the Kings are going to come out playing inspired basketball as they try to get back in the win column. Well into plus-money, they have good value to do just that.
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