NBA Same Game Parlay Picks: Warriors-Pelicans, Celtics-Suns Highlight Today's Bets

Between the traditional betting lines and all the player props, there are thousands of markets for fans to choose from ahead of tonight’s 11-game NBA schedule. Rather than pick and choose a few, I’m going to pick and choose a few from a couple of games and create the best NBA same game parlay picks I can find.

You should of course exercise caution when betting on NBA same-game parlays (SGPs). While it’s great to see your potential payout grow exponentially when you add one more leg, the amount of risk you’re taking on grows just as much. That is why I try to stick to no more than three legs when betting on SGPs.

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You can find all the odds used in building these parlay bets for today at FanDuel.

Key absences matter when betting on Warriors vs. Pelicans matchup

• UNDER 227.5 at -110

What do you get when you have a Warriors team minus Jimmy Butler, Steph Curry, and Kristaps Porzingis facing a very bad Pelicans team playing without its leading scorer, Trey Murphy III? You get a low-scoring game, that’s what you get.

• Draymond Green, OVER 4.5 Assists at -125

Green is averaging 5.1 per game this season, and with most of the other starters out, much (if not all) of the offense will likely run through him. This, of course, puts him in a great position to record quite a few assists and easily go OVER this total.

• Pelicans ML at +102

At full strength, I’d like Golden State to win this game, but with so many guys injured, I think the offensive combination of Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray will be enough to get the win over the Warriors at home.

• SGP Odds: +619 (FanDuel)

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Payton Pritchard's Hot Streak makes for intriguing SGP as Celtics face the Suns

• Celtics -5 at -108

The Suns' offense is likely to struggle with Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks out with injuries. They shot 36%, 34%, and 37% from the field in the last three games. Factor in facing an elite defense like Boston’s, and the outlook gets even dimmer for the Suns in this game. Even though Jaylen Brown is out for Boston, the Celtics will cover.

• UNDER 204.5 at -114

The defense will rule the day, and points will be hard to come by for both teams with the three best offensive players not playing in Tuesday's game.

• Payton Pritchard, OVER 21.5 Points at -108

When Jaylen Brown has missed a game, Pritchard has taken the opportunity to step up by recording 26.4 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. I thought about taking the combo (points + rebounds + assists), but the payout is less so I’m sticking with the points. With Brown out, Pritchard has scored 20+ points a game over five contests. I like his chances of making it six and scoring at least 22.

• SGP Odds: +528 (FanDuel)

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Rudy Gobert's return from suspension impacts Minnesota-Portland parlay picks

• Timberwolves -6.5 at -112

Minnesota will be eager to get the taste of the 135-108 loss to the 76ers out of its mouth. The Timberwolves will play a lot better underneath in this game with Rudy Gobert back in the lineup. Portland has been struggling to make shots lately (under 50% in eight of their last 10).

With their below average defense, the Trail Blazers will not be able to contain the Minnesota offense. Take the T-Wolves to cover.

• Anthony Edwards, OVER 29.5 Points at -102

Edwards is the driving force behind the Timberwolves’ offense. While 29.5 points is a big number, Edwards is averaging that much per game. I expect Edwards to shoot early and often from outside to take advantage of it against a relatively young Portland team that struggles to defend the perimeter.

• Jerami Grant, OVER 19.5 Points at -130

With Rudy Gobert back and making it tough for Donovan Clingan to get on track in the paint, I can see quite a few balls being kicked back out to Grant for mid-range jumpers. Grant averages 18.5 points per game, but with Clingan occupied and Deni Avdija out, he will see more shots than usual and go OVER this mark.

• SGP Odds: +545 (FanDuel)