We look back on some great winning combos from past seasons
Now that the NBA all-star show is over, we can move on to the next week of games that will help shape the eastern and western conference. But just in case you missed the show –we’re referring to the NBA all-star game – here’s a very brief recap.
eam LeBron beat Team Giannis 164-178 in what was a dunking, free throwing and celebrity gazing spectacle. As the bookies predicted, the top NBA picks and predictions came through with Giannis and Durant being the top scorers for their respective teams. A $20 parlay on the each of the three different combinations would have returned a $165 profit.
Looking at the upcoming games the two that have really caught our eye are the 76ers and the Heat, as well as the Mavericks vs the Nuggets.
Philadelphia 76ers vs Miami Heat
There are a few sub plots and strategies that we’re looking forward to in this game not only from an odds standpoint, but also from a tactical standpoint. While it will no doubt impact our nba picks and parlays for this round, as lovers of the game, we’re keen to see how the 76ers go without Joel Embiid who is expected to be sidelined for the next few matches through injury. Will Ben Simmons step up for Australian heritage night? Will Boban, the 7ft 3 inch John Wick assassin play more minutes and enhance is his “statistical G.O.A.T” claim?
With the 76ers odds of a win blowing out somewhat the bookies obviously think that Joel Embiid’s injury will have a short-term impact. And to a certain extent they are right –Embiid is one of the top 3 big guys in the league. However, the 76ers brought in Tobias Harris for just this reason i.e. to further strengthen their offensive live and make sure it doesn’t all rest on Embiid. And with Ben Simmons playing the part, it’s hard to see the 76ers falling off the rails while Embiid recuperates.
There is also the Boban factor. Interestingly, we read that teams have a 70%+ win rate when he starts. While he is sure to get more game time, it’s difficult to see him play more than 25 minutes. Yet, given his record this year, that’s more than enough for him to record a double –double if the 76ers were to win –a worthy parlay right there.
Dallas Mavericks v Denver Nuggets
We were going to promote this game as Doncic v Jokic but now that Doncic is likely to miss with injury it is more likely to be Jokic vs the Mavericks. Nikola Jokic has been in incredible form this year and has absolutely justified Denver’s decision to make him their franchise player. He’s been dropping assists and game winning baskets like its child’s play and it will be interesting to see how the Mavericks attempt to contain him. Do they try to limit his scoring or do they try to limit his offensive play-making abilities? Given his current form, it seems little they can do. The question is whether or not he can score a double-double or a triple-double to help the Nuggets get over the line?
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