We're building out our NBA parlays for Sunday, Nov. 8, with four game combos covering the afternoon and evening slate. Each three-leg combo features a game winner or spread, a total, and a player prop.
You can find each combo below, along with the reasoning behind the picks. For more betting insight, check out our latest NBA picks.
NBA parlays at a glance Sunday, Nov. 8
| Matchup & time | Combo & analyst |
|---|---|
| 76ers vs. Bulls 3:30 p.m. ET |
76ers moneyline Under 237.5 LeBron James Over 14.5 rebounds + assists Combo: 3.75x Tom Oldfield |
| Lakers vs. Pistons 6 p.m. ET |
Pistons moneyline Under 222.5 Duncan Robinson Over 15.5 points Combo: 6.34x Chris Walder |
| Celtics vs. Bucks 8 p.m. ET |
Celtics -12.5 Under 221.5 Jayson Tatum Over 24.5 points Combo: 5.20x Zak Hanshew |
| Pelicans vs. Clippers 9 p.m. ET |
Pelicans -1.5 Over 226.5 Zion Williamson 20+ points Combo: 5.76x Ed Scimia |
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76ers vs. Bulls parlay
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV: NBCS-Philadelphia, CHSN
- Analyst: Tom Oldfield
Combo: 3.75x
- 76ers moneyline
- Under 237.5 total points
- LeBron James Over 14.5 rebounds + assists
Tom Oldfield sees a favorable spot for the Philadelphia 76ers against a Chicago Bulls team that's lost six straight and has been outscored by a combined 49 points over its last two games. The 76ers have already handled the Bulls once this season, and their strong ball security (a 1.92 assist-to-turnover ratio, sixth-best in the league) should help them generate the extra possessions needed to keep the pressure on. Oldfield also points to Chicago's defensive and rebounding struggles, which could make life difficult for a team already short on options to contain Joel Embiid.
The Under has additional support in the recent numbers: It's hit in eight of Philadelphia's last 10 games and four of the last five meetings between these teams. The Bulls have also been held below 110 points in consecutive outings.
On the player-prop side, LeBron James has cleared his rebounds-plus-assists line in four of his last five games, including a 15-point, nine-rebound, seven-assist performance against Chicago earlier this week. Oldfield expects him to have a significant hand in the offense once again.
Read Tom Oldfield's full 76ers vs. Bulls predictions for more picks.
Lakers vs. Pistons parlay
- Time: 6 p.m. ET
- TV: NBA TV, Spectrum Sportsnet
- Analyst: Chris Walder
Combo: 6.34x
- Pistons moneyline
- Under 222.5 total points
- Duncan Robinson Over 15.5 points
Chris Walder's support for the Detroit Pistons hinges in large part on the uncertain status of Luka Doncic, whose potential absence would be a major blow to the Lakers. Los Angeles' net rating drops from 20.7 to -19.4 when Doncic sits, highlighting just how much the offense depends on its superstar. The Pistons are a difficult matchup regardless, with a defense that's ranked first in the league over its last six games while allowing just 100.5 points per 100 possessions.
Walder also notes that Detroit has been effective as a favorite, going 5-1 straight up and against the spread in that situation this season.
The Under 222.5 fits Walder's expectation that the Lakers could struggle to generate offense if Doncic is unavailable or limited. He points to how heavily Los Angeles relies on Doncic's scoring and playmaking, making it difficult for the supporting cast to consistently produce without him. Duncan Robinson, meanwhile, has been in excellent shooting form for Detroit, averaging 22.7 points over his last three appearances while hitting 55.9% of his three-point attempts. That recent production gives the Pistons guard a good opportunity to clear his 15.5-point threshold.
Read Chris Walder's full Lakers vs. Pistons predictions for more picks.
Celtics vs. Bucks parlay
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC Sports Boston, Bucks+
- Analyst: Zak Hanshew
Combo: 5.20x
- Celtics -12.5
- Under 221.5 total points
- Jayson Tatum Over 24.5 points
Zak Hanshew is backing the Boston Celtics to pull away with Jayson Tatum back in the lineup. The Celtics lost to the Milwaukes Bucks earlier this week with Tatum sidelined, but Hanshew expects a different outcome with their leading scorer, rebounder, and playmaker available. Boston ranks among the league's top six in both offensive and defensive rating, while the Bucks sit 27th in each category. The gap is especially pronounced in net rating, where Boston ranks second at +10.3 and Milwaukee is 27th at -12. The Celtics have also been strong on the road, posting a 7.4 net rating away from home.
The Under is supported by the recent history between these teams, with the game total staying below the number in eight of their last nine meetings. Milwaukee has struggled to score at home, averaging 110.6 points, while Boston has been one of the league's stingiest road defenses, allowing just 101.8 points per game.
Tatum's scoring prop rounds out the combo. He's averaging 27.9 points per game and has scored at least 25 in four of his last five appearances. He's also reached that mark in two of his last three matchups with Milwaukee.
Read Zak Hanshew's full Celtics vs. Bucks predictions for more picks.
Pelicans vs. Clippers parlay
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
- TV: NBA League Pass, DIRECTV, Prime Video
- Analyst: Ed Scimia
Combo: 5.76x
- Pelicans -1.5
- Over 226.5 total points
- Zion Williamson 20+ points
Ed Scimia likes the New Orleans Pelicnas to cover a short spread despite being on the road, arguing that the Pelicans deserve to be a bigger favorite against a Los Angeles Clippers team that's struggled at both ends of the floor. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom 10 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, while New Orleans has shown enough scoring ability to take advantage. The Pelicans are coming off a loss that snapped a four-game winning streak, but Scimia sees a favorable matchup against a Clippers squad that's had trouble putting together complete performances.
The scoring potential is another reason to like this combo. New Orleans has been productive offensively, ranking near the top of the league in field-goal percentage and points per game, while the Clippers have had defensive issues. Zion Williamson is averaging 20.6 points per game and remains a central part of the Pelicans' attack. He was held to 13 points in the team's most recent outing, but his season average puts the 20-point mark well within reach.
The combination of New Orleans' offensive strengths and Los Angeles' defensive vulnerabilities gives the Over and Williamson's scoring prop a logical fit alongside the Pelicans spread.
Read Ed Scimia's full Pelicans vs. Clippers predictions for more picks.
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