As we further engage in the Emirates Cup, the knockout round is now upon us. There are two matchups to break down this evening. Kicking things off, we have the Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks. Following that, the Dallas Mavericks will head to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder. Let's not waste any more time, and dive right into our favorite picks for these Same Game Parlays.
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Tuesday’s Best NBA Same Game Parlays
(Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook)
Orlando Magic at Milwaukee Bucks
- Leg 1: Bucks 1H Winner/FT Winner (-160)
- Leg 2: Bucks +7.5 (-110)
- Leg 3: Jalen Suggs 3+ Three-Pointers Made (-145)
Orlando enters this contest not only missing their two best scoring options in Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner, but they may also be without the services of one of the top defensive players on the team, Jonathon Isaac. At this current time, Isaac has been listed as questionable for this contest. Make sure to check on the Betting Pros App periodically for all updates before tip-off.
Due to the limitations on the offensive side of the ball, this contest could result in an extremely one-sided affair. Orlando does have the edge defensively as a team, yet when it comes to scoring, the Magic are gravely undermanned.
Milwaukee ranks 14th in the NBA in total team points with 113.4 points scored each contest at the sixth-highest field-goal percentage (48.3%). Over the last 10 games, Milwaukee has increased their scoring per game to 118, and their field-goal percentage to 49.7. Considering the Magic are so hampered by injury, the -7.5 seems like a very comfortable amount of points to get behind. Pairing this with the Half/Full Time Winner selection seems to be a fantastic way to maximize a Milwaukee win this evening.
Without Bachero and Wagner, Jalen Suggs will have to take on the lead role as Orlando's main source of scoring. If the previous game is any indication, the Magic guard is more than ready for the spotlight. Suggs scored 26 points on Saturday, against Phoenix, shooting 44.4% from the field on 18 attempts.
While the points are impressive, what stood out most in the performance was the 18 attempts. It's that kind of volume that brings us the most confidence that Suggs will clear 2.5 three-pointers in this contest.
The Orlando guard has attempted no fewer than eight three-pointers over the last four games and has connected on three or more baskets from deep in 3-of-4. Suggs has attempted over 20 three-pointers in the last two contests, with eight baskets made. Milwaukee allows the seventh-most three-pointers across the NBA, and opponents are connecting on 36.4%.
Parlay Odds: +293
Dallas Mavericks at Oklahoma City Thunder
- Leg 1: Over 231.5 Total Points (-110)
- Leg 2: Kyrie Irving Over 3.5 Rebounds (-162)
- Leg 3: Luka Doncic Over 28.5 Points (-113)
With all due respect to Orlando and Milwaukee, this contest appears to be the more exciting matchup for the evening. Two of the top four teams in the Western Conference will battle out in a one-game-elimination to see who will move forward in the Emirates Cup.
Dallas and OKC are two of the top ten highest-scoring teams in the NBA. Combined, they are scoring 234.8 points each contest on 47.6% shooting. Over the last four games, these totals have increased to 254.3 points on a 50.25% field-goal percentage. With such a large disparity between the total for this evening, and the recent scoring increase for both teams, 231.5 appears to be way too low of a number to pass up.
The Oklahoma City Thunder allow the most rebounds to the shooting guard position in the NBA with over five boards each contest. Kyrie Irving is pulling down just under five rebounds per game and the Dallas guard has grabbed four or more rebounds in eight straight games. The juice on this selection may be painful, especially if you were to play this by itself. Having said that, with the other pieces on this parlay, it's a fantastic way to increase your return on a high-probability option.
We close out this parlay with another Dallas Maverick player who has a solid chance to not only lead his team in scoring but possibly the entire game. Since returning on Dec. 1, Luka Doncic is averaging 31 points on 50% shooting. He has only fallen short of 28.5 points in one contest in those four games.
In the last five matchups against the Thunder, Doncic is averaging 35.4 points while shooting 49%. In the 13 games that the Maverick guard has faced OKC over his career, he is averaging 28.0 points. All signs point to Luka having a massive game in this elimination round, and we confidently feel he will surpass the suggested 28.5-point total.
Parlay Odds: +375
Good luck with your parlays!
