The NBA has several games that are going to provide some amazing action on Sunday 1/5/2025. However, now it is time to find the best games to help you find a great two team parlay. Score big in the NBA with our insider
Boston Celtics at Oklahoma City Thunder, OKC -2 ; O/U 223.0
The Boston Celtics (26-9) are first in the Atlantic Division and second in the Eastern Conference behind Cleveland. Boston has won three straight. Boston is sixth in the NBA in points allowed (108.5 ppg). Oklahoma City (29-5) is first in the Northwest division and first in the Western Conference. The Thunder has won each of the last 14. Oklahoma City is first in the NBA in points allowed (103.3 ppg). These two teams combined are 30-37-2 on the over/under. The play in this game is the under.
1st half of NBA Parlay: Under 223.0 (-110)
Los Angeles Lakers at Houston Rockets, HOU -5 ; O/U 221.5
The Houston Rockets are 20-14 against the spread this season and the Los Angeles Lakers are 17-16. Houston is third in points allowed at 106.4 and Los Angeles is 17th at 113.7. Houston holds opponents to the second-lowest field goal shooting percentage and 10th-lowest three-point shooting percentage. Houston is two games better than Los Angeles in the Western Conference standings in third place while the Lakers are fourth. On the season, Houston has a point differential of +5.7 and Los Angeles is -1.5. Houston will win this matchup on Sunday and cover the spread.
2nd half of NBA Parlay: Houston Rockets -5 (-110)
Payout: $100/$364.46