The Cleveland Cavaliers punched the league-best Boston Celtics in the mouth in Game 2, and we've got a same-game parlay conjured up for potential bettors as Cleveland looks to take a surprising series lead back at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse for Game 3 on Saturday night.
Here's a look at our SGP and why each leg/prop warrants your attention.
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Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game 3 Same-Game Parlay
Matchup Page: Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers, 8 p.m. ET
| Bet | Odds |
|---|---|
| Derrick White OVER 17.5 Points | +100 |
| Max Strus OVER 1.5 Made 3-Pointers | -158 |
| Evan Mobley To Record 2+ Blocks | +100 |
| Overall | +463 |
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Derrick White OVER 17.5 Points
It's a limited window of just two games, but Derrick White has been the ultimate road warrior this postseason for Boston averaging 27 points while shooting 45.5 percent from 3-point range. Yes, it all came against the Jimmy Butler-less Miami Heat, but it's a feather in White's cap and also shines a light on some of Jayson Tatum's struggles as he blends into the crowd as opposed to emerging as a standout.
White's one appearance in Cleveland this season was one of his weakest, finishing with just three points in a one-point loss on March 5. It was one of 17 games in which he failed to score double digits, which hasn't been an issue during the playoffs with White dropping 20 or more points on four occasions.
Until Tatum gets his act together offensively, White's named will be called upon more so with his long-range game serving as a consistent weapon in this series. At least that was the case in Game 1 when he converted seven shots on 12 attempts from the perimeter.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Max Strus OVER 1.5 Made 3-Pointers
Role players thrive in their backyard, and Cleveland can only hope Max Strus has some juice left in that shot of his to keep Boston's defense honest.
Strus' 12 points in Game 2 at the TD Garden were his third-most of the playoffs in nine tries, and it was also his second game taking 10 or more shots. Seven of those were 3-pointers, making two, which is all he needs on Saturday to hit the OVER on this leg.
Donovan Mitchell and backup Caris LeVert are going to receive a ton of attention, as is Evan Mobley after coming out his shell with 21 points on Thursday. Strus should be free enough to get some clean looks and knock down at least a few triples to nail this prop.
Same-Game Parlay Pick No. 3: Evan Mobley To Record 2+ Blocks
Jarrett Allen remains questionable for Game 3 with a rib injury, so Mobley will continue to ride solo in the frontcourt without his twin tower running mate eating into his rebounds and potential blocks.
Mobley rejected two shots in Game 2, and has blocked at least that many in seven of his nine postseason appearances. He's topped out at five twice, both against the Orlando Magic in the opening round.
