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We have a 10-game slate in the NBA on Wednesday, highlighted by a double-header on ESPN featuring the Los Angeles Lakers, Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, and Phoenix Suns. The schedule also includes this showdown between the Chicago Bulls and New York Knicks. Let’s take a look at the best same game parlay option for Bulls-Knicks, and be sure to also check out our full game preview for picks on the side and total.
Knicks -4 (-114)
RJ Barrett to score 15+ points (-240)
Julius Randle Under 26.5 points (-116)
Coby White Over 5.5 assists (+114)
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 only part of the plan here, as a productive performance by RJ Barrett would obviously go a long way toward a New York victory. At the same time, plays that aren’t correlated drive up the overall payout of the parlay. That is the case with taking the under on Julius Randle’s points and the over on Coby White’s assists. But even if those props hit, there is no reason why the Knicks can’t take care of business.
Knicks -4 (-114)
The Knicks had their nine-game winning streak snapped by Phoenix, but there is certainly no shame in losing to the Suns. Chicago is unlikely to provide anywhere near the same level of competition. The Bulls are 4-6 in their last 10 games and they are still without their best player, Zach LaVine (Covid-19 protocols). The Knicks boast deep rotation of guards that should be difficult for the Bulls to deal with. Elfrid Payton is a quality defender for the starting unit and Derrick Rose and Immanuel Quickley provide an offensive punch in the second unit. Rose is averaging more than 20 points per game over the last week—a level of production that Chicago’s bench will likely struggle to match on Wednesday.
RJ Barrett to score 15+ points (-240)
There is no need to overthink this one. Barrett has scored at least 16 points in six consecutive contests. This stretch includes three performances of at least 24 points. Barrett is averaging 15.5 points per game against the Bulls this season and based on his current form he should soar over that number in this one.
Julius Randle Under 26.5 points (-116)
Randle has been nothing short of awesome in 2020-21, and he has been especially impressive in April. That being said, the former Kentucky star came back to Earth with a modest 17-point effort against Phoenix earlier this week. In another matchup between two teams who don’t play fast, scoring in general may be down. Also, Randle has been doing a ton of damage from deep and Chicago is one of the best in the NBA at defending the three-point line.
Coby White Over 5.5 assists (+114)
The one thing New York’s stout defense allows on a consistent basis is assists. It is 21st in the NBA in opponents’ assists per field goal made at 61.5 percent. Last weekend against Toronto, the Raptors assisted on a ridiculous 31 of 36 baskets. White dished out six assists in each of the two previous meetings with the Knicks this season and he should be able to reach that mark again. The former North Carolina standout has recorded at least six dimes in five of the last seven games.
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