We have a nine-game slate of NBA Cup action tonight, and I'm starting my NBA parlay by backing New York to beat Indiana. The Knicks have slowly started to get going, and they should continue that momentum against the shorthanded Pacers. Tyrese Haliburton is sidelined, as well as Ben Sheppard, while Aaron Nesmith and TJ McConnell are day-to-day. As such, Indy has won just two of their last 10.
Next in our NBA parlay, let's go with Memphis to get the better of New Orleans. The Grizzlies have fallen back to Earth in the last couple weeks, but they are still perfect SU and ATS away from home. They hosted this Pelicans team last Monday and lost in overtime, so that may be in the back of their minds ahead of this one. Meanwhile, New Orleans can't really stop anyone, surrendering at least 138 points in three straight.
Rounding off tonight's NBA parlay, I'm predicting a shootout between the Hawks and Bulls. Atlanta and Chicago are two of the four fastest-paced teams in the Association, both averaging at least 113 points per game while surrendering at least 116. In fact, Chicago has the worst scoring defense in the league at 128.8 ppg. This total is high for a reason.
