Andrew Ortenberg
Show Bio
We have a big slate in the NBA today, with a bunch of interesting games. And what better way to celebrate the weekend than by going for a big payday on Sunday? That’s right; we’re back with another mega parlay, NBA edition.
I think it’s safe to say we’re on a roll with these right now. In fact, I’ve cashed this NBA mega parlay two of the last six times I’ve written it. First I hit it at +1157 last Friday, and then I hit it on Sunday night at +1048. Now we’re going for three of nine overall here at Pickswise (we didn’t have one on Tuesday). I also came up just a few points shy of hitting it at +1850 on Friday night.
We’re going big and bold again, so let’s not waste any more time. But before we dive in, don’t forget to check out our free picks on the side and total for every NBA game today.
Los Angeles Clippers ML (+144)
Atlanta Hawks ML (+130)
Memphis Grizzlies ML (+132)
Parlay odds: +1201
Let’s break down each of the legs one by one.
Los Angeles Clippers ML (+144) over New York Knicks
Let’s take the Clippers to start this mega parlay. Los Angeles came through for us at +290 as part of the Friday mega parlay, and I think it can pull another upset. They beat the 76ers despite another herculean effort from Joel Embiid, and the night before it took a 49-point triple double from Nikola Jokic just for them to lose by 2 points in overtime on the road at Denver. The Clips are incredibly well-coached, and the Knicks have looked awful lately.
They’ve lost 3 games in a row to the Hornets, Timberwolves and Pelicans. That’s not exactly a murderers’ row, and 2 of them were by double digits. New York mustered only 91 points in the loss to New Orleans and 87 against Charlotte. Julius Randle just hasn’t been the same guy as he was last year, and the Clippers are scrappy even when they’re banged up.
Atlanta Hawks ML (+130) over Charlotte Hornets
Don’t look now, but the Hawks are finally starting to get their act together. Back them for the next leg of this parlay. Atlanta has been a big disappointment this season, but they’ve dealt with a bunch of COVID and health issues. They’re picking up steam now, having won 3 in a row including wins were against very good Miami and Milwaukee teams. It was always going to be just a matter of time before the Hawks turned it on.
This is a team that went to the conference finals last season for a reason. And the Hornets certainly aren’t anything to be afraid of. They have had some successes recently but also plenty of duds, such as when they lost at home to the 8-39 Magic just a few games ago.
Check out today’s college basketball mega parlay (+1350 odds!)
Memphis Grizzlies ML (+132) over Dallas Mavericks
To wrap up this mega parlay and hopefully bring us home, we’ve got the Grizzlies. You really can’t go wrong with Ja Morant these days. Morant has been phenomenal, as has Memphis as a whole. The Grizzlies have won 13 of their past 15 games, and just beat Denver on the road. They will also have revenge on their minds, as one of their few recent losses was to this same Mavs team when Dallas drubbed them in their own building.
I think they can return the favor. It looks like he’s probably going to play, but Luka Doncic is now dealing with a neck injury. There’s a chance it could limit or sideline him, which would just be an added bonus for this pick. A lot of Dallas’ recent wins have been against bottom-feeding teams, with 2 of their past 3 coming against the Thunder and Magic.
Pickswise is the home of free NBA picks and predictions. Make sure to also check out our NBA parlays and NBA prop bets tabs for more expert picks.
