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The NBA has 10 games for us on Friday night with interesting matchups throughout. The Philadelphia 76ers will look to steer their season back on track after several losses. Meanwhile, out west the New Orleans Pelicans will look to show they are a serious threat this season as they take on the Denver Nuggets.
You can read our NBA predictions for all of Friday’s action. But for now, let’s get into my NBA parlay for today.
Kings ML (-110)
Clippers vs Grizzlies Under 227 (-110)
Raptors ML (+120)
NBA parlay odds: +701
Sacramento Kings ML over Philadelphia 76ers (-110)
The Kings go into Philadelphia tonight with a ton of momentum, having won their last 2 games by double-digits. De’Aaron Fox should put up big numbers when he matches up with the offensive-minded Tyrese Maxey. With Joel Embiid remaining out, there should be far less resistance at the rim, too. Speaking of big numbers, Domantas Sabonis leads the NBA in double-doubles this year; he should be in contention for the Western Conference all-star team. Look for the Lithuanian to also benefit of not having to wrestle the reigning MVP in the paint. The 76ers are losers of 3 straight games and it is hard to see them end that streak tonight against a team with the scoring punch of the Kings.
Los Angeles Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies Under 227 (-110)
The Memphis Grizzlies have made a positive start since losing Ja Morant to season-ending surgery. They have won 2 straight games but they should be getting a reality check from the Los Angeles Clippers. These sides faced off at the end of December, with the Clippers holding the Grizzlies to 106 points. That was without Kawhi Leonard. Considering he is back tonight and the Grizzlies have since lost Morant, it is hard seeing the Grizz improving their offensive output from the previous encounter — especially with the Clippers 11th in defensive rating this season and 27th over the last 10 games in pace. With the Grizzlies 29th in true shooting percentage this season, this probably won’t be a high-scoring shootout.
Toronto Raptors ML over Utah Jazz (+120)
While the Jazz have been rolling lately, with a 8-2 record over the last 10 games, they could make the mistake of underestimating their opponents tonight. The visiting Raptors may be without Pascal Siakam, who is listed as questionable. In his place Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher are likely to see more run. Both players match up great against the Jazz frontcourt of John Collins and Lauri Markkanen, as both have the foot speed to get out on the perimeter. Over the last 5 games the Raptors are 4th in offensive rating. Scottie Barnes has been phenomenal for them and Immanuel Quickly and RJ Barrett have integrated themselves well. Gary Trent Jr. and Dennis Schroder provide the bench scoring. With quality defenders matched up against Utah’s stars, do not be surprised to see the Raptors outgun the Jazz.
