Best sportsbook promotions and odds boosts for Saturday: NBA and UFC

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We have put together a list of Saturday’s best odds boosts, which are from DraftKings Sportsbook and FanDuel Sportsbook. Let’s discuss whether or not they are worth playing.

Devin Booker and Chris Paul to combine for 65+ points and assists – Boosted from +140 to +160 with DraftKings Sportsbook

The Suns will be looking to begin a new winning streak on Saturday after finally losing on the road against the Hawks earlier this week. Now they pay a visit to the Wizards, and this prop needs Devin Booker and Chris Paul to combine for at least 65 points plus assists. We are taking the under in this game, so it’s difficult for us to see Booker and Paul exceeding this quota. Especially since it’s only a minimal boost from +140 to +160, this one should probably be avoided.

Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.

Julius Randle and RJ Barrett to combine for 60+ points and rebounds – Boosted from +200 to +230 with DraftKings Sportsbook

Saturday’s lone nationally televised contest in the NBA pits the Lakers against the Knicks in the center formerly known as Staples. For this prop we need Julius Randle and RJ Barrett to combine for 60 points plus rebounds. We also have the under in this contest, but if a lot of shots are missed then a lot of rebounds are there to be taken. Over the past three games, Randle is a combined 2 points plus rebounds away from three consecutive double-doubles. Barrett has scored 23 points in two of New York’s past three outings. At +230 odds, this is probably a boost worth grabbing.

Be sure to check out our full game preview for this matchup.

Sean Strickland to win by points over Jack HermanssonBoosted from +195 to +250 with FanDuel Sportsbook

A middleweight bout between Jack Hermansson and Sean Strickland is the headliner of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card. Strickland is 4-0 since transitioning from welterweight and he is a considerable -210 favorite. However, Hermansson has succumbed by KO or TKO only twice in 28 career fights. Don’t be surprised if Strickland is unable to finish this one prior to a decision. Therefore a victory for him on points looks like a bet worth making, especially at +250.

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