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There are 7 games on the NBA slate tonight and plenty of action for us to enjoy. The 2 nationally televised games on NBATV offer up very interesting clashes. In the Eastern Conference the #1 Boston Celtics will be looking to see off a challenge from the Cleveland Cavaliers. The visitors will be hoping to prove that they are better than the 9th spot they currently occupy in the standings. Out West, the Golden State Warriors will be taking on the Los Angeles Clippers–with some of the games greatest offensive players on the floor.
Also be sure to read all of our NBA previews. But for now let’s jump into my NBA parlay for todays games.
Mavericks -1.5 (-112)
Trail Blazers -3.5 (-112)
Clippers -5.5 (-110)
NBA parlay odds: +584
Dallas Mavericks -1.5 over Minnesota Timberwolves (-112)
No Kyrie Irving for the Dallas Mavericks, no problem. The team has won 4 straight games with Luka Doncic putting together performances that certainly have him in the running for MVP. Tonight the Mavericks take on the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Anthony Edwards is questionable to play — having missed action recently due to a hip contusion. Without him it is hard seeing the Timberwolves putting up enough points to keep pace with a Doncic-led offense. Over the last 5 games the Mavericks are 2nd in the league in net offensive and defensive rating. That level of form would be hard to look past at home even if a healthy Edwards was taking the court.
Portland Trail Blazers -3.5 over Utah Jazz (-112)
Both the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz are dealing with injuries to some of their more experienced and talented scorers on the roster. What should separate the teams tonight is the presence of Anfernee Simons for the home team. Since coming back from injury, Simons has put up 28, 30 and 38 points. Do not be surprised to see him go for 40 tonight. Shaedon Sharpe has also put together 5 straight games of 24 points or more. It’s a level of offensive production that I cannot see anyone on the Jazz roster replicating. Utah is also just 1-11 on the road this season. That will surely not help matters tonight.
Los Angeles Clippers -5.5 over Golden State Warriors (-110)
The Los Angeles Clippers are on a roll; things appear to finally be clicking since the James Harden trade. They are on a 5-game winning streak and will be looking to improve on that at home against the Golden State Warriors. Their home form has been great this season, with 9 wins in 12 games. Golden State, on the other hand, is struggling for consistency (4-6 in last 10). The Dubs are now also having to deal with Draymond Green’s indefinite suspension. With a 5-7 record on the road this season, this will be a very tough matchup for them.
