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NBA Betting parlay – Rockets vs. Spurs, Clippers vs. Warriors

NBA Wednesday Parlay – Dec. 25

The NBA and Christmas have gone hand-in-hand over the years with a holiday offering of big time matchups. This year is no exception with five showdowns on this Wednesday’s slate. [ad-4468020]

I have poured through the stats and betting trends of all five to come up with pair of games that come together perfectly to form this week’s ‘NBA Wednesday Parlay’ play.

The following is a brief look at both games based on lines by [dfads params=’groups=63740&limit=1&return_javascript=0′].

Game 1- Houston Rockets vs. San Antonio Spurs

Pointspread: San Antonio -6
Total Line: 209.5

ATS Matchup Stats | NBA Gambling Insight!

The Rockets are coming off a 111-104 loss to Dallas on Monday night as four-point home favorites to fall to 3-4 both straight-up and against the spread in their last seven games. They are 18-11 SU on the year with a 15-12-2 record ATS. The concern for Wednesday’s game is the playing status of Houston’s top scorer James Harden, who is currently listed as day-to-day. Another concern is a Rockets’ defense that has given up an average of 106.4 points over the last seven games.

San Antonio rolled over Toronto 112-99 on Monday as an 11.5-point home favorite to improve to 22-6 SU (15-13 ATS) on the year. It was the Spurs seventh SU victory in their last nine games and they have gone 6-3 ATS during this stretch. They come into this Southwest Division showdown with a clean bill of health and looking to avenge a 112-106 loss at home as 6.5-point favorites the first time they met this season. Harden’s playing status could have an impact on the closing line, but right now with him out of the lineup, San Antonio minus six points is a Christmas gift.
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Game 2- Los Angeles Clippers vs. Golden State Warriors

Pointspread: Golden State -1
Total Line: 207.5

ATS Matchup Stats | NBA Gambling Insight!

The Clippers lead Phoenix by two games and Golden State by four games in the Pacific Division on the strength of a five game winning streak that has them 20-9 SU on the year. They are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games and 9-6 ATS in 15 previous road games. Los Angeles remains one of the most balanced teams in the league with an average of 105.1 points a game that complements a defensive effort that is holding its opponents to 99.1 points a game.

Golden State has struggled with consistency this season and while it still has the firepower to compete with the top teams in the West it does not always show up on a nightly basis. The Warriors are coming off an 89-81 victory over Denver this past Monday night as 1.5-point road favorites, but they are just 5-5 SU and 4-6 ATS in their last 10 games. The Clippers won by 11 points at home in the first meeting this season as six-point favorites. Given their current form, I am going to jump all over Los Angeles getting a point on the road in a game I see them winning SU.

By Dave Schwab

David Schwab is a regular contributor to the Cappers Picks Blog. While not cheering for his beloved Philadelphia Eagles David can be found working on his blog at www.eaglesinc.com. David wants to hear from you so please comment below.