Filip Tomic
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It’s not often that we have a pair of double-headers in the NBA, but Sunday is that day so let’s make the most out of it! First up we have 2 early tip-offs on ABC, the 76ers and Knicks start us off at 1 pm ET, followed by the Jazz and Suns at 3.30 pm ET.
I’ve prepared a same-game parlay for the Sixers vs Knicks clash, continue reading below to see it. We also have predictions on the side and total for the rest of Sunday’s 8-game slate; don’t forget to check those out, as well!
Let’s get into it.
James Harden to score 30+ points (+340)
RJ Barrett to score 30+ points (+420)
Parlay odds: +2504
James Harden to score 30+ points (+340)
The Beard is off to a fabulous start with the 76ers. In his first game against Minnesota he dropped 27 points, had 8 rebounds, and dished out 12 assists. Something tells me he could be up for another big game at Madison Square Garden. He has played the Knicks already once this season and had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 8 assists as a member of the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks foul the 8th most in the league and the Beard should live at the free-throw line. For his career he is averaging 28.1 points per game against the Knicks in 24 games played. Once upon a time with Houston he even went for 61 at the Garden. I’m not saying he will repeat that performance today, but scoring 30 should be doable.
Be sure to check out our full game preview for Philadelphia 76ers vs New York Knicks
RJ Barrett to score 30+ points (+400)
Barrett has been the only bright spot for the Knicks for quite some time now. He’s coming off a 46-point performance in the home loss to Miami on Friday, when he shot the ball 59% from the field and 54% from downtown. Over his last 6 games he’s averaging 26.2 points per game and with Derrick Rose still not back from injury and Julius Randle struggling scoring-wise, he has taken over as the number one scoring option for New York. He will likely match up for most of the night on Harden, which should be beneficial for him on the offensive end as Harden doesn’t really care too much about playing defense. Barrett has scored 30+ in 2 of his last 4 games and the struggling Knicks will need him to show up big time here if they want to stay competitive.
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