The Toronto Raptors are desperate for a win after falling down 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. However, the other two series today are locked up at 1-1.
The Knicks coughed up a big lead to the Hawks in Game 2, while the Timberwolves added a little juice to the rivalry against the Nuggets. Below are some NBA same-game parlays (SGPs) for those two series.
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New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
- Leg 1: Karl-Anthony Towns Over 20.5 Points (-110)
- Leg 2: OG Anunoby Over 5.5 Rebounds (-114)
- Leg 3: CJ McCollum Over 2.5 Threes (-144)
Karl-Anthony Towns needs to get more involved offensively. He’s scored at least 21 points in five of his last six games, but he was, again, non-existent in the fourth quarter after the Knicks blew a pretty large lead against the Hawks.
Towns has hit this line in three of his last five games and will take on a Hawks team that ranks 27th in field goal percentage. The Knicks must feed Towns the ball and let him cook.
Meanwhile, OG Anunoby has hauled in eight rebounds in each of the first two games of this postseason series. He’s had at least 13 rebound chances in both games. It makes sense since the Hawks rank dead last in total rebounds allowed to power forwards this season.
Finally, let’s roll with CJ McCollum to earn at least three three-pointers. He’s drilled at least three three-pointers in each of the first two games of this series and has become the go-to offensive scorer for the Hawks. He’s attempted 7.2 threes per game over the last ten games and has shot 36.1% from deep during that stretch.
Parlay Odds: +500
Denver Nuggets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
- Leg 1: Jamal Murray Over 25.5 Points (-108)
- Leg 2: Jamal Murray Over 4.5 Rebounds (-125)
- Leg 3: Nikola Jokic Over 9.5 Assists (-136)
Jaden McDaniels called the Nuggets out, saying they have no defense. Maybe that’s true. But the offense is still elite, led by Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic.
Murray has scored 30 points in each of the first two games of this series. He’s also hit at least 26 points in three consecutive games entering this one. The Timberwolves rank 30th in field-goal attempts to point guards and 28th in free-throw attempts to point guards. Look for Murray to continue to take advantage in those areas.
Additionally, Murray has hauled in at least five rebounds in each of the two games this series. He just had 11 rebound chances in Game 2’s loss against the Timberwolves. In fact, he’s had at least 11 rebound chances in two of his last three games. The Timberwolves rank 29th in total rebounds allowed to point guards this season.
Lastly, let’s give Nikola Jokic a shot with his assists. He’s added at least ten assists in seven of his last ten games. During that ten-game stretch, he’s earned 10.7 assists per game. Against the Timberwolves, he’s had at least 20 potential assists in each game. His teammates struggled to score for him in Game 2, but that will likely change in Game 3.
Parlay Odds: +518
