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We have a nine-game slate in the NBA on Wednesday, headlined by a double-header on ESPN. That twin bill begins with the New Orleans Pelicans vs. the Brooklyn Nets, followed by this showdown between the Utah Jazz and Phoenix Suns. Both contests are getting the same game parlay treatment they deserve. Let’s take a look at the best such option for Utah vs. Phoenix, and be sure to check out our full game preview for picks on the side and total.
Suns ML (+108)
Over 224.5 (-110)
Jae Crowder to scored 10+ points (-140)
Rudy Gobert to score 15+ points (+106)
Parlay odds: +1306
Part of the value in same game parlays, of course, is that all of its components can be correlated if you so choose. That is the plan here, as a productive performance by Jae Crowder would obviously help Phoenix’s chances of winning—while also propelling it over the total. Rudy Gobert scoring a fair amount would also help an over play. At the same time, plays that aren’t correlated drive up the overall payout of the parlay. That is the case with Gobert’s points and a Suns victory, but there is no reason why the home team can’t take care of business even if the Jazz big man has a good game.
Suns ML (+108)
The Jazz are looking to rebound after seeing another long winning streak come to an end against Dallas. They had won nine in a row but even then they were not covering as much as they were earlier in the season. Utah might not do either on Wednesday. When this season started the question regarding the Suns was whether they could keep up the hot form they had in the bubble, where they went undefeated. To say they’ve been able to do so would be a gross understatement. Phoenix owns the best record in the Pacific Division and the second-best mark in the entire Western Conference. Chris Paul and company are currently riding a five-game winning streak. In their only previous meeting in 2020-21, the Suns prevailed by double-digits in Utah. That came back in December, but there is no reason why the red-hot Suns can’t get the job done again this time around.
Over 224.5 (-110)
When the Suns have been home underdogs this season, every such game has gone over the total and those situations have averaged 232 points. Although the first head-to-head encounter played to an under, there is not much concern about that given that it came more than three months ago. Both teams are well-oiled machines at the moment—especially the Suns. They have scored at least 117 points in four consecutive outings, including an average of 136.5 over the past two, Utah has posted at least 111 points in 25 of its last 26 games. Look for both squads to put on another clinic in offensive efficiency.
Jae Crowder to scored 10+ points (-140)
The first meeting did not provide as much offense as this one is likely going to, but one player who managed to deliver on that end of the floor was Crowder. He scored 16 points on 6-for-11 shooting. Currently the veteran out of Marquette has reached double-figures in four straight games and in eight of the last 10. Despite having Gobert down low, Utah’s one weakness on defense is defending the paint. It is 24th in the NBA in that department and over the last three contests has allowed more than 50 paint points per game.
Rudy Gobert to score 15+ points (+106)
Both of these teams are among the four best in the association when it comes to guarding the three-point line. In the paint, however, the Suns are also outside the top 10. Gobert scored 18 points against Phoenix in December even though he attempted only nine shots, of which he made seven. Gobert is averaging 15.9 ppg over the last seven games and has a good chance of getting to 15 yet again.
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