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We have been absolutely unconscious with our NBA picks over the last 2 days, including 2 same game parlay winners, a +1015 mega parlay, a +596 parlay, a +613 parlay, and a 5-0 ATS in 5 games last night! Read all about it here!
Now let’s keep it rolling on Friday, when there are 7 games being played. The schedule is headlined by a doubleheader on NBA TV that begins with Golden State visiting Atlanta before the Clippers host Philadelphia. Here is a look at the best same game parlay option for 76ers-Clippers, and also be sure to check out our full game previews for all of tonight’s NBA action.
76ers to win by 11+ points (+190)
Joel Embiid over 31.5 points (-104)
James Harden to score 25+ points (+180)
Parlay odds: +1153
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 entire plan here, as both Joel Embiid and James Harden pouring in points would obviously work well with a big win for Philadelphia. Let’s break down each of the 3 legs one by one.
76ers to win by 11+ points (+190)
The Clippers are basically locked into the 8th seed in the Western Conference. Barring an undefeated or winless record the rest of the way, they aren’t going to move in any direction in the standings. Motivation is not exactly going to be at peak level these days. The 76ers, on the other hand, are part of the Eastern Conference’s top quartet that is separated by 1.5 games (they are tied for 3rd with Boston, 1.5 games back of 1st-place Miami). Philadelphia is obviously going all out right now, so it’s no surprise that the team has won 2 in a row and 4 of the last 5. The Clippers, meanwhile, have dropped 4 straight to fall 2 games under .500. Don’t be surprised if Friday’s contest turns into a laugher.
Joel Embiid over 31.5 points (-104)
If the 76ers win by a sizable margin, which we need for the sake of this SGP, then you know Embiid and Harden need to deliver big performances. Thus there is little risk in correlating these particular plays. Plus, you have to feel good about their chances of hitting. In Embiid’s case, he has scored at least 30 points in 5 of the last 6 games. In the previous meeting with the Clippers this season, the MVP candidate went for 40 points on 15 of 25 shooting. That is hardly any surprise, as the Clips are one of the best teams at defending the perimeter but one of the worst at protecting the paint. They allow the 6th-most points in the paint per game in the association.
James Harden to score 25+ points (+180)
LA’s inability to guard around the rim should play into Harden’s hands, as well. He hasn’t been able to throw the ball in the ocean from 3-point land of late, so perhaps he will stop trying. The 32-year-old has attempted no more than 6 treys in 4 of the last 5 games. At the same time, he has attempted double-digit free-throws in 6 consecutive contests. Clearly he is making a point of getting to the basket. Harden has scored at least 24 points in 8 of the last 12 outings and in 2 games against the Clippers this season he has finished with 34 and 39 points.
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