NBA Same Game Parlays & Picks: Thursday (12/18)
It feels like it’s been so long since we’ve had a massive NBA slate of games. The NBA Cup was tremendous and fun, but it’s exciting to get back to a full NBA regular season slate. I’ve added two NBA same-game parlays (SGPs) for some of the top games below.
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Thursday’s Best NBA Same Game Parlays & Picks
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
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Los Angeles Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
- Leg 1: Bogdan Bogdanovic Over 2.5 Rebounds (-120)
- Leg 2: Kawhi Leonard Under 23.5 Points (-112)
- Leg 3: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Over 6.5 Assists (-104)
While James Harden is out, Kawhi Leonard still doesn’t have an ideal matchup. Leonard has scored at least 24 points in 56% of games this season, but he’s facing a Thunder team ranked first in the NBA in points allowed to small forwards. In addition, Leonard hasn’t made more than three free throws in his last four games. He’s also shot below 48% from the field over the last 10 games. Leonard hasn’t shot better than 50% from the field in five consecutive matchups.
Bogdan Bogdanovic has added at least three rebounds in two straight games. He’s also hit this line in seven of his last 10 games. With Harden out, Bogdanovic could see more playing time. In the previous 10 contests, he’s averaging 5.7 rebound chances per game. Tonight, we’re asking for just three rebounds. Bogdanovic is facing a Thunder team ranked 28th in defensive rebounds allowed to shooting guards.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has recorded at least seven assists in just 48% of games this season. But he’s added at least eight assists in his last six games against the Clippers, including 12 dimes in an earlier matchup this season. It makes sense. After all, the Clippers rank 29th in assists allowed to point guards this season. They’ve struggled with assists against point guards for years now.
Parlay Odds: +526
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz
- Leg 1: Lauri Markkanen Over 25.5 Points (-114)
- Leg 2: Marcus Smart Over 2.5 Rebounds (-102)
- Leg 3: LeBron James Under 1.5 Made Three-Pointers (+118)
Lauri Markkanen is a game-time decision, but the consensus is that he’ll play. He’s scored at least 26 points in four of his last five games and just added 33 points against Dallas last time out. His usage has increased to over 31% in the previous two games, and he’s averaged about 35 minutes per game over the last 10 games. Ultimately, the Lakers rank 29th in points allowed to power forwards. They’re also dead last in three-point rate among power forwards. Markkanen should take advantage.
On the flip side, Marcus Smart has contributed at least three rebounds in three straight games. He’s also hit this line in five of his last six matchups. He’s added 4.8 rebound chances per game in the previous 10 games and will likely get even more against a Jazz team that ranks mid-tier in defensive and total rebounds allowed to point guards.
LeBron James has hit two or more threes in only 44% of games this season. He’s also nailed this line in just one of his last five games. James has attempted 4.6 threes per game in the previous 10 contests. However, he’s shot only 27.2% from downtown during that stretch. Tonight, he’ll face a Jazz squad ranked 23rd in three-point field goal rate but third in three-pointer attempts. Don’t expect an inefficient James to take a lot of threes.
Parlay Odds: +580