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NBA Same Game Parlay Odds & Picks: Friday (2/28)

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We will be breaking down three contests across the association this evening on a massive 10-game slate. Things kick off in Boston, where the Cavs take on the Celtics in a battle of the top two teams in the Eastern Conference. Following that, the Pacers are in Miami to face the Heat. To close out the night, we head down to Los Angeles, where the Lakers and Clippers matchup for bragging rights in LA. Without any further preamble, let's dive right into our SGP's for these contests.

Friday’s Best NBA Same Game Parlay Bets

(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)

Cleveland Cavaliers at Boston Celtics

These two teams have previously met three times this season, with Boston coming out victorious in two of those contests. In only one of those games did the score exceed 233.5 points. This total seems more predicated on the 126.8 points that the Cavs have averaged over the last five games, and not taking into account that this contest should have a tremendous playoff feel to it.
The Celtics and Cavs are averaging over 239 points combined over the last five games. However, in the last seven games, Boston has not exceeded the 233.5 total, and the Cavaliers own the lowest team defensive rating over the last 10 games. We are going to side on the lower end of this total.
Boston is averaging 113 points in their last five games and has been shooting the ball at 46% from the field. Two of these contests were at home, where they are averaging 117 points over the previous five contests. The Celtics have scored at least 110 points in all three games against Cleveland this season, and have only failed to reach that point threshold in one of their last five games. 
As stated earlier, the Cavs are scoring at a serious rate over the last five games and will be looking to come out of the gate swinging in this contest. Cleveland is averaging over 60 points in the first half over the previous five contests on a shooting percentage of 48.5%. The Cavs are also averaging 8.2 three-pointers in the first half over the last ten games. 
Derrick White has faced the Cavaliers in two of the three games between the teams this season and knocked down a total of 10 three-pointers. White has connected on 4+ three-pointers in 6-of-10 games this month, including the previous two contests. The Boston guard is averaging 4.1 three-pointers made in February. Jrue Holiday and Jaylen Brown are both currently listed as questionable. If either are unable to suit up, White should see an uptick in shot attempts tonight. 
Parlay Odds: +1300

Indiana Pacers at Miami Heat

This will be the fourth game in six nights for both teams, with each squad picking up a victory in their last contest. For Miami, this will only be the second home game in the entire month of February. The Pacers have won four of their last five games, and look to make it two in a row against the Heat this evening.
Indiana was all business when on the road in the first meeting between these teams in December, cruising to a 15-point victory. The Pacers have won four of the last five matchups against Miami with two of those wins on the road. Indiana has the advantage this evening in scoring, and the Pacers are currently ranked third in turnover rate over the last 10 contests with 12.08 per game.
To say the offensive prowess of the Miami Heat is currently struggling would be an absolute understatement. Over the last 10 games, the Heat are ranked 29th in offensive efficiency, and 25th in scoring. If you exclude the last contest for Miami, where they scored 131 points against Atlanta, the Heat are averaging a frightful 90.2 points per game.
The Pacers are on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, scoring in high volume and currently finding success in the later stage of the season. Indiana has scored at least 115 points in eight of their last nine games including four contests of 120+. 
The Heat are 1-4 as home underdogs this season and could be in danger of missing Andrew Wiggins for this contest. Wiggins has been a consistent source of scoring recently, averaging 19.2 points over the last five games. The Pacers look to be in a great spot to put this one away early and hold Miami to under 110.5 points in the process. 
Parlay Odds: +350

Los Angeles Clippers at Los Angeles Lakers

There's grave speculation that the Lakers could be missing a couple of starters for this contest due to playing last night, and injury. Rui Hachimura is currently listed as questionable due to a knee strain he suffered on Thursday.
Nothing has been confirmed as of this morning, though you obviously want to keep an eye on the status of Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Hachimura given the back-to-back scheduling. This selection is operating under the assumption of at least two of the three not being in uniform this evening.
If the Lakers are to be without possibly three of their main cast, it's going to be a tough outing for them tonight. Despite having the second-lowest defensive rating over the last 10 games, the lack of high-volume scoring options leaves the Lakers with quite a disadvantage. The Clippers are ranked 22nd over the last 10 games in regards to defensive rating. Had this not been a back-to-back for the Lakers, we would confidently be backing them in this contest. Such is life...
Both teams are playing their fourth game in six nights. For the Lakers, this will be the third contest in four nights. The Lakers have played in five games this season when on the second leg of a back-to-back, with only two of those contests reaching the Over. The Clippers have scored 112.5 points per game over the last 10 games, with 112 or less in 50% of those contests. 
Ivica Zubac is not usually known for assists props. Having said that, the center for the Clippers only needs two, and is averaging 2.5 on the season. Zubac has recorded eight assists over the last two games, dishing out two or more in three straight contests.
Parlay Odds: +355
Enjoy the games tonight, and good luck with your parlays!

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