With NBA teams starting to figure out exactly how good they are, the NBA schedule will start to show which matchups are worth checking out or not.
The early part of the season can always show some false signs of teams playing above or below their heads. That is something to keep in mind when making an NBA parlay November 2.
The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks are both on two-game losing streaks entering their matchup Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
The New Orleans Pelicans also have proven through NBA team stats that they have the capability to build off a hot start. How all four teams play will be a good indicator of where they are at right now.
Atlanta Hawks vs. New York Knicks
The Hawks are off to a 4-3 start and have again seen Trae Young carry the bulk of the workload.
When it comes to NBA player stats, Young can show that he is able to score at a high clip and also help set up his teammates. Young is averaging 29 points and 9.7 assists per game.
Hawks Need More Balanced Scoring
Dejounte Murray has also been a key piece early for the Hawks, scoring 20 points per game. Atlanta’s offense as a whole is shooting 48.1 percent from the field, which is the fourth-best mark in the league.
However, the Hawks are in the middle of the pack for shooting 3-pointers, knocking down 36 percent of its attempts.
Good Job Defending the Perimeter
The Hawks have done a good job defending the perimeter, only allowing opponents to shoot 33.6 percent from beyond the arc.
What makes Atlanta a good inclusion for an NBA parlay November 2 is that the Hawks are a fun team to watch. Atlanta is 2-5 against the spread.
Knicks Need to Limit Scoring Opportunities
NBA odds show New York is once again a strong defensive team. The Knicks have limited opponents to 42.9 percent shooting from the field, which is second in the league. They also only allow opponents to shoot 33.2 percent from the perimeter.
Julius Randle leads the Knicks in scoring, putting up 18.3 points per game, while Jalen Brunson (18.2 points per game) and R.J. Barrett (17.7) have both been able to score at a good clip.
Knicks’ Problem By Far
The Knicks’ problem so far is they give their opponents too many easy scoring opportunities.
While New York’s defensive numbers are good, they allow their opponents to score 115.7 points per game.
NBA Pick: Knicks -2 (-110)
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers
Pelicans Have Balance on Offense
When it comes to making an NBA parlay November 2, including the Pelicans looks like a strong option.
New Orleans is off to a 4-2 start despite seeing Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram out of the lineup. Williamson returning in the Pelicans’ last game makes making NBA picks easier.
New Orleans has seen Williamson, who averages 21.8 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, once again flash the potential that made him a top pick.
A Hurt Ingram
Missing Ingram hurts, but the Pelicans have six players averaging in double figures scoring and can spread things out. C.J. McCollum is also averaging 20.5 points per game.
New Orleans leads the league in scoring, putting up 118.5 points per game. The Pelicans are also second in field goal and 3-point percentage, making 48.9 and 40.0 percent shooting.
New Orleans’ defense isn’t bad, allowing opponents to score 111.3 points per game, which ranks 13th.
Lakers Ready to Try and Start Winning Streak
The Lakers finally won last Sunday, scoring a 121-110 win over the Denver Nuggets to halt an 0-5 stretch to start the season. Most NBA matchups will be difficult for Los Angeles unless things turn around quickly.
The Lakers’ offense has struggled throughout the season while playing with an aging core of players. Los Angeles is 29th in the league in points scored, putting up 105.3 points per game.
The Lakers also shoot a poor 26.6 percent from beyond the arc. He also is shooting 42.7 percent from the field, which ranks 29th from the field.
Lakers’ Defense
Los Angeles’ defense has been solid. The Lakers only allow 110.5 points per game, which ranks eighth in the league.
Los Angeles has seen the total go under in four of its six games this season. The Lakers are 1-5 against the spread.
LeBron James is having another strong season, putting up 25.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game.
Pick: Pelicans -3 (-110)
NBA Parlay Pick
NBA Pick: Two-Legged Parlay (+264)
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