NBA Wednesday parlay at mega (+847 odds) today 2/8: Sixers have value in Boston

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The NBA season is nearing its home stretch, and we should have more thrilling action on Wednesday. The highlight is in Boston, where the red-hot Sixers will take on the Celtics in a massive matchup. We’ll be focusing on that game in this mega parlay, as well as another two matchups that should feature plenty of excitement.

Head over to our NBA predictions for picks on the spread and total for every game on the board, but for now, let’s jump into our NBA mega parlay for Wednesday.

Sixers ML (+160)

Kings -7 (-110)

Warriors vs Blazers over 234.5 (-110)

NBA mega parlay odds: +847

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Philadelphia 76ers ML (+160) over Boston Celtics

In what could be an Eastern Conference Finals preview, the best game on Wednesday’s slate is a rivalry matchup between two of the best teams in basketball. The Sixers are 8-2 over their last 10 games, including impressive wins over the Nuggets, Clippers, Nets and Kings. Philadelphia is one of the best teams on both ends of the court, ranking inside the top 6 in offensive and defensive rating this season. And with Joel Embiid playing like an MVP frontrunner, it’s hard not to favor the Sixers in most of their games.

The Celtics are equally proficient on both offense and defense, especially since getting Robert Williams back from injury. However, what gives the Sixers an edge in this matchup compared to previous seasons is how lethal the Embiid and James Harden combo has been. The pairing combined for 61 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists in the first meeting between these teams, and I expect we see similar statlines for both players in this massive Eastern Conference tilt. Look for Philadelphia to make a statement on Wednesday.

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Sacramento Kings -7 (-110) over Houston Rockets

Does the betting market respect the Kings enough? I was surprised to see Sacramento favored by single digits in this spot, despite the fact that we just saw this matchup just 2 nights ago. The Kings hung 140 on Houston to win by 20 points, and that was with the Rockets tallying 72 points of their own in the second half. It was far from a perfect game for Sacramento, and yet the Kings still got a routine win to rebound from losses to the Pacers and Pelicans. This team isn’t perfect, but there’s no reason to anticipate that De’Aaron Fox, Domantas Sabonis and company won’t turn in solid performances against a team that is in clear disarray.

The Rockets have been one of the worst teams in basketball from the start of the campaign, and that has certainly reared its ugly head on the defensive end. Houston is ranked 29th in the league in defensive rating, and it shows in their lackluster play on that side of the ball. To make matters worse for Houston, the Rockets’ duo of Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün are coming off stellar games and they still lost by 20, so don’t expect much to change against a motivated and rested Kings team. I’ll back Sacramento with confidence in this spot.

Golden State Warriors vs Portland Trail Blazers over 234.5 (-110)

The Warriors have been massively inconsistent all season, with their best efforts typically coming at home. Golden State is an awful 7-20 on the road this season, a lot of which falls on the backs of its defense, which has been downright terrible away from the Chase Center. Now, the Warriors will have to take on a Portland offense that is seeing Damian Lillard average 38.5 points per game over the Blazers’ last 8 contests. Don’t expect Jordan Poole and company to contain Lillard and his dynamic backcourt mate Anfernee Simons. However, the same could be said for the hosts on the other side of the ball as well.

Even without Steph Curry helming the offense, Golden State should feast against a Portland backcourt that doesn’t defend the perimeter well. Additionally, it’s not a great spot for the Blazers. Portland is in the midst of a difficult stretch, having lost back-to-back games to the Bucks and Bulls this week while still staring ahead at games against the Lakers and Kings. This Portland team can score a ton of points, but the Blazers are still 27th in defensive rating on the season. This game should feature plenty of offense, so I’m grabbing the over.

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