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On the first Sunday of the NBA season, we’ve got six games, with one during the afternoon. I’m targeting two of the later games for a couple of same-game parlays. Follow along below!
Sunday’s Best NBA Same Game Parlay Bets
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks
- Leg 1: Brook Lopez Over 13.5 Points (-111)
- Leg 2: Dejounte Murray Over 5.5 Assists (-125)
- Leg 3: Damian Lillard Over 4.5 Rebounds (-128)
The Bucks’ top three scorers are Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetkounmpo, and Brook Lopez through one game. Lopez added 13 points in 29 minutes, shooting 5-for-7 from the field. He hit 3-for-4 from downtown in that game.
Lopez won’t have as much volume as last season with Lillard on board. But he’s usually super efficient and should ultimately get about 30 minutes a night. Lopez hit this number in 61% of games last season but failed to hit 14 points by precisely one point in the previous game. I like him to get Over tonight.
On the other hand, through two games, Dejounte Murray has only scored 14.5 points per game. He’s shot 35.5% from the field with an average of 15.5 shots per game. He’s contributed better with his passing. In the first two games, he’s assisted on six baskets in each game. That would be enough for tonight, too.
Finally, we watched Damian Lillard get 37 minutes against the Sixers on Thursday. He scored 39 points and added eight rebounds. Despite adding those eight rebounds, his line is still at 4.5. Even dating back to his time in Milwaukee, he has hit at least five rebounds in 70% of his last 20 games. I’m on his Over here.
Parlay Odds: +632
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
- Leg 1: Scoot Henderson Under 14.5 Points (-111)
- Leg 2: Deandre Ayton Under 14.5 Points (-125)
- Leg 3: Shaedon Sharpe Over 4.5 Rebounds (-108)
The Portland Trail Blazers are 0-2, just as expected.
Scoot Henderson, Portland’s first-round selection, has only averaged nine points per game, shooting under 35% in those first two games. He’s only hit one three in two games and was in foul trouble in his most recent matchup. Until we see efficiency out of Henderson, you can take his Under.
Meanwhile, Deandre Ayton is right next to him. He’s also added just nine points per game despite shooting 69.2% from the field. He’s not really a part of the plans. He went 7-for-9 from the field against the Magic in 30 minutes and still didn’t get to 15 points in his last game.
Lastly, Shaedon Sharpe is in the starting lineup with Anfernee Simons out with an injury. Sharpe has been one of the lone bright spots for this team. He’s added 5.5 rebounds per game, and his line is still sitting at 4.5.
Sharpe saw 41 minutes against the Magic, adding 24 points with five rebounds and two assists. That stat line would work out in our favor tonight, too.
Parlay Odds: +538
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