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Cleveland Cavaliers
Miami Heat
CLE Cavaliers @ MIA Heat · Point Spread
CLE Cavaliers -5.0
Our Analysis

The Cleveland Cavaliers have looked comfortable in the first 2 games of the series, winning both by at least a 9-point margin. They should be well positioned to keep that momentum going in Game 3 in Miami. The Heat have had issues defending their home court this season, finishing the year with a 19-22 record. The Cavaliers on the other hand have thrived on the road. Their point differential of 7.4 in those games is good enough for 3rd in the NBA. Their defensive performances have been a huge part of that. Having the recently crowned Defensive Player of the Year in Evan Mobley positions them perfectly to lock down the Heat once more.

Another major issue facing the Heat is the fact that they simply cannot slow down their opponents. With Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland both consistently and effectively picking on Tyler Herro, the Cavaliers offense has been rolling. In fact, they currently have the best offensive rating of all teams in the NBA Playoffs. They have also been making an incredible 45.5% of their 3-point attempts, effectively negating the rim protection that Bam Adebayo and Kel’el Ware are able to offer. With the team in such a roll, going on the road should not impact them here. Back them to cover the spread.

Cavaliers vs Heat prediction: Cleveland -5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable t0 -7.

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Oklahoma City Thunder
Memphis Grizzlies
OKC Thunder @ MEM Grizzlies · Game Totals
Over 224.5
Our Analysis

We might be heading towards our first sweep of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Saturday as the OKC Thunder look to put the final nail in the coffin of the Memphis Grizzlies’ season. Memphis came out with a ton of energy in Game 3 and led by as many as 29 points, but the Thunder showed us why they finished the regular season 68-14 by coming back and winning 114-108. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again had an inefficient shooting game, but he did finish with 31 points to lead all scorers. Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each had 20+ to help out and now the Thunder are looking to sweep. Thursday’s win was their 7th in a row this season over the Grizz, but the first by single digits.

Ja Morant’s hip injury might have something to do with the Thunder rallying back from that massive deficit. He left the game with 3 minutes left in the first half after a nasty fall and his team put up just 31 points total over the final 24 minutes of play. With his status up in the air the Grizzlies are now 14.5-point underdogs with their season on the line. So far in 32 games he’s missed, Memphis has won 18 games and lost 14, which makes them a .563 pace win team. It is interesting to note that the offensive rating takes a jump from 117.6 with Morant to 119.9 without him in the lineup. Obviously, the Grizzlies are not the same team when their best player doesn’t play, so that could just be an indicator that they play at a much faster pace, sacrificing effort on the defensive end.

Closeout games are never easy to win, especially on the road. But, the Thunder have owned this matchup the entire year and are currently on a run of 12 wins in a row against Memphis stretching back to the 2022-23 season. I have OKC winning, but the spread looks a tad too high so let’s pivot to the points with the expectation that the Grizzlies won’t go down without a fight.

Thunder vs Grizzlies Game 4 prediction: Over 224.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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Denver Nuggets
Los Angeles Clippers
DEN Nuggets @ LA Clippers · Point Spread
DEN Nuggets +6.0
Our Analysis

The first-ever playoff game at the brand-new Intuit Dome lived up to the hype, with the Clippers steamrolling their way to a dominant 117-83 win in Game 3. At one point in the second quarter, L.A. unleashed a jaw-dropping 20+ point run, with Denver scoring 3 in between, flipping the game on its head and energizing the home crowd. Now leading 2-1 in the series, the Clippers look poised, however, far from finished. It’s turning into one of the most entertaining matchups of the postseason.

Game 1 was a heartbreaker for the Clippers, who controlled most of the game only to unravel in the fourth. Since then, they’ve bounced back strong behind the inspired play of Kawhi Leonard, who erupted for 39 points in Game 2 and followed it with another efficient outing in Game 3. The supporting cast — Harden and Powell — also chipped in 20+ each, showing the depth that makes this team dangerous.

On the other side, the Nuggets have a lot less momentum. Nikola Jokic has been steady, nearly notching a triple-double in Game 1 and achieving one in the Game 2 loss. But the absence of head coach Michael Malone is beginning to show, especially in the team’s inability to adjust mid-game. Russell Westbrook has been a bright spot, surprisingly leading Denver in hustle stats and second-chance plays grabbing a lot of offensive rebounds in the process. In a pivotal game 4, don’t expect the Nuggets to go down 3-1 with at least a fight.

Nuggets vs Clippers prediction: Denver +6 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +5.

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Boston Celtics
Orlando Magic
Celtics vs Magic Same Game Parlay
SGP
Money Line
ORL Magic Win
Player Points
P. Banchero (ORL) - 30+ pts

Orlando Magic ML over Boston Celtics (+168)

There’s no 2 ways about it – Game 3 is a must-win situation for the Orlando Magic. No team in NBA postseason history has come back from a 3-0 deficit, so in order to have any hope of winning this series, the Magic must win Friday’s game. They’ll have a sold-out Kia Center behind them that did help them go 2-0 SU against the Celtics in home games during the regular season. At 22-19, they weren’t exactly the best of home teams in the NBA, but we have to take into consideration the number of injuries the Magic had this year. That record would have been a lot better if it wasn’t for the oblique injuries suffered by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner that had them miss several months of action.

I’m expecting the Magic to come out with a lot of energy here, similar to what the Memphis Grizzlies did on Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Grizz built a 26-point lead at the half in Game 3 mainly thanks to an electric crowd at FedEx Forum, and I’m hoping the Magic can do something similar here. Orlando has covered the spread in 5 straight home games against Boston and they’re also 9-3 ATS in their last 12 against Eastern Conference opponents. With Jrue Holiday and Jayson Tatum potentially missing this game, I’m taking a chance on the underdog Magic to win outright.

Paolo Banchero to score 30+ points (+138)

The math is quite simple for the Magic here. Paolo Banchero has put up much better numbers in wins than in losses this season. His point total is at 27.5 per game in wins compared to just 24.6 when the team losses. So far in the 2 games against Boston, he went over 30 points on respectable efficiency, but the rest of the team hasn’t provided him with enough help. Going back home for Game 3 and Game 4, you’d think Banchero would continue racking up the points as he is a more efficient scorer in games played at Kia Center compared to those away from home.

In his last 10 meetings with the Celtics, Banchero is at 25.1 points per game, and without being defended by Jayson Tatum, he got basically whatever he wanted in Game 2 en route to 32 points. This is the moment of truth for Banchero and his team, and I’m confident he will come up big here to help cash our Celtics vs Magic Same Game Parlay.

Filip Tomic
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Boston Celtics
Orlando Magic
BOS Celtics @ ORL Magic · Point Spread
ORL Magic +5
Our Analysis

Heading into this series, the general consensus was that the Orlando Magic had the talent and grit to at least make the Boston Celtics work for a first-round victory — maybe even steal a game. But after a lopsided Game 1 in which the Celtics coasted to a 17-point win without ever really hitting their stride, that narrative took a sharp turn. Boston held the Magic under 90 points in the opener and made it look relatively easy. The question quickly shifted from “Can Orlando win a game?” to “Will they even come close?”

However, the series got more interesting when Jayson Tatum suffered a wrist injury late in Game 1. He sat out Game 2 and is listed as doubtful for tonight’s contest in Orlando. Given the Celtics’ depth and championship aspirations, it would be wise for them to rest Tatum for the remainder of the series — especially with New York or Detroit looming. Despite missing their superstar, the C’s pulled out a 9-point win in Game 2 after leading by just 3 at the half. It was a gritty, professional performance, but it also left the door cracked open. The Magic have played Boston tough all season. The Celtics are 8-3 without Tatum this year and 2 of those losses have come against none other than Orlando. If there’s ever a game for the Magic to steal, this is it.

Celtics vs Magic Prediction: Orlando +5 (-120) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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Indiana Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks
IND Pacers @ MIL Bucks · Point Spread
MIL Bucks -4.5
Our Analysis

The first 2 games of this series were largely one-sided affairs in favor of the Indiana Pacers, but all hope isn’t lost for the Bucks just yet. In fact, if Milwaukee can get any sort of consistent production from its supporting cast around Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks can claw their way back into this series with a win in Game 3 at home. Milwaukee’s best punch in this series should come on Friday, especially with Damian Lillard fully integrated back into the flow of the offense following his insertion back into the lineup on Tuesday. Lillard struggled mightily in that game, but he should be able to play a little more freely and comfortably at home now that he’s shaken the rust off a bit.

The Indiana defense is much improved, but the Pacers still struggle with perimeter shooting, as Milwaukee had plenty of opportunities to knock down clutch threes in each of the first 2 games and just couldn’t when it mattered most. Not only does Lillard playing more minutes give the Bucks’ offense a massive boost, but it provides Antetokounmpo with another outlet on the perimeter, along with Bobby Portis, who is coming off a 28-point effort in Game 2 himself. As for the Pacers, Indiana was just .500 on the road this season and we’ve yet to see the best from Tyrese Haliburton in this series. If Milwaukee can find a way to contain either Pascal Siakam or Andrew Nembhard — who are both having stellar series thus far — the Bucks should actually be in decent shape in this one.

As I mentioned in a few of my previews for other first-round series, teams that win games in the playoffs tend to also cover spreads. In fact, the first round has already seen straight-up winners post a 14-3 ATS record, which has built on a 5-year run of close to a 90% winning percentage against the spread in the postseason for teams that get the outright victory. Additionally, teams that trail 2-0 in a series and return home for Game 3 are traditionally excellent against the number in a spot where they’ll be desperate to make it a series. With that in mind, I’ll continue to follow this trend and lay the points with the Bucks in a game where Milwaukee should be more focused from start to finish on Friday.

Pacers vs Bucks prediction: Bucks -4.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to 5.5.

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Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
LA Lakers @ MIN Timberwolves · Game Totals
Under 206.5
Our Analysis

Pressure was on the Lakers in Game 2 to respond following a surprising loss in the opener and they did just that in what was one of the toughest battles they had all year long. The physicality went up a notch, as 4 Laker players logged 39+ minutes and with this series now being played every other day, you have to wonder whether the likes of LeBron James and company can handle this pace. The series now shifts to Minnesota for the next 2 games and the Lakers haven’t had much success at Target Center lately, losing in their last 4 visits by an average of 12 points per game.

I was really disappointed in the approach of the Timberwolves in Game 2, as they seemed content with getting the split after winning the opener and didn’t come out with the same intensity in this one. They fell behind early by 19 points, the three-ball was non-existent at just 20% for the night, plus they also lost the rebounding battle 41-34. When you have a player like Rudy Gobert going up against an inferior rebounding team like the Lakers, you simply must win the battle on the boards. Playing in front of the home fans should fix some of those issues, plus the role players usually tend to play a bit better at home, so I’m expecting big contributions from Naz Reid, Donte DiVincenzo and Nickeil Alexander-Walker in Game 3.

This series has been a dogfight so far, with both teams struggling to get their offenses going. The Under has cashed in both postseason games so far, as well as in all 4 regular-season meetings. With the series lead on the line I doubt either side will allow the scoring to get out of hand here and I expect the intensity to increase even further in this one. Let’s stick with the trends and back the Under once again.

Lakers vs Timberwolves Game 3 prediction: Under 206.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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Los Angeles Lakers
Minnesota Timberwolves
Lakers vs Timberwolves Same Game Parlay
SGP
Player Points
A. Edwards (MIN) - 30+ pts
Player Threes Made
N. Reid (MIN) - 3+ threes

Anthony Edwards to score 30+ points (+168)

Although he hasn’t had a dominant scoring game yet in this series, Anthony Edwards will be happy that his team got the split in the first 2 games in LA. With the series now moving to Minneapolis for the next couple of games, it is time for Ant Man to assert his dominance. After all, he is bound to become the new face of the NBA, right? Edwards is averaging 29.2 points per game in his last 10 outings with really solid efficiency at 48.6% from the field and 38.4% from three.

Head coach Chris Finch has given Edwards the ultimate green light on offense, and only 2 other players in the NBA (SGA and Cade Cunningham) averaged more attempts from the field during the regular season. Whenever you have a player attempting more than 20 shots per game, he should clear his line more often than not. The likes of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic simply don’t have the lateral quickness to keep up with Ant Man, so I’m expecting a dominant performance from him in Game 3.

Naz Reid 3+ made threes (+182)

After torching the Lakers for 23 points and 6 threes in Game 1, Naz Reid came back down to Earth a little in Game 2, making just 1 of 3 threes and finishing with 9 points. The former 6th Man of the Year has played a pivotal role off the bench for Minnesota in the past couple of seasons, and his 16 points per game were one of the main reasons why they got to the Western Conference Finals last year. During that impressive run, he averaged 11.1 points per game, but that number is now up to 16 in the 2 meetings with the Lakers.

As is the case with many other role players, Reid averaged 1.4 points per game more at home compared to when playing on the road. His efficiency is also up almost 4% from the field in those games and 6.4% from three. With the crowd behind them, the Timberwolves should play at a much faster style than they did in Game 2, where they scored just 85 points. Reid is averaging 15.8 points per game in his last 10 against LA, and more importantly for our Lakers vs Timberwolves Same Game Parlay, he’s at 2.9 made threes during this stretch on almost 51% efficiency. Let’s hope he can keep that up and together with Ant Man lead the Timberwolves to a huge win in Game 3.

Filip Tomic

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What Is An NBA Parlay Bet

An NBA parlay bet is a single NBA wager with multiple selections, each selection must-win for the bet to cash, but the odds of each selection are multiplied to offer much bigger odds.

You can combine a variety of NBA Picks from different markets if you choose to form an NBA parlay, from Moneyline picks to spreads and totals.

Parlays are a great way to wager on big favorites, with their odds likely small for straight wagers, you would have to stake a lot to win a little. By combining the selections into a parlay your stake rolls onto each selection, the only catch being they all must-win for the ticket to cash, one loser, the entire bet is lost.

On fixed NBA Odds markets such as spreads and totals where each selection will be priced around -110, a three-team parlay will pay around +600, so your $100 stake will see you profit $600 plus your $100 stake, $700 in total, with a four-team parlay paying around +1200, returning a total $1300 for your $100 stake.

How To Win An NBA Parlay Bet

NBA Parlay bets, despite their popularity, can be tricky to land with upsets commonplace in the NBA and just one wrong selection losing your parlay. So checking our NBA Predictions and NBA Best Bets when considering your selections is always a good idea.

With that in mind, you must be selective with your NBA picks and parlays, and here are a few tips to consider when trying to win an NBA parlay bet.

  1. Keep to 2,3 or 4 team parlays The difficulty of winning a parlay increases with each selection you add, and while the odds increase too, sticking to 2,3 or 4 team parlays gives you the best chance to see profit over time.
  2. Use parlays to combine multiple strong favorites – If you like the Celtics to beat the Hornets but their Moneyline odds are -250, you may not want to risk $250 to win a profit of $100. Instead, you can add a couple of other strong favorites, say for example the Nuggets and Mavericks are also -250, a 3-team parlay on these would pay around +175 and $175 profit from a $100 wager.
  3. Shop around for odds – Not all online sportsbooks have the same odds, and while there is often only a marginal difference, if you can wager three picks at -200 each instead of -250, your payout would be $337.50 instead of $274.40 to a $100 stake.
  4. Manage your bankroll  Being disciplined with your bankroll is key to making a profit across an NBA season. If you keep your stake consistent on NBA parlay bets, with 3-team parlays at odds of around +600, you only need to win 1 in 7 parlays to break even, any better than that is profit.

How To Bet On NBA Picks And Parlays

Betting on NBA parlay picks is a simple process with any of the top online sportsbooks. To place a wager on an NBA parlay, simply click basketball and then NBA where you’ll find the upcoming matches, add all of the parlay selections to the bet slip and then click the parlay option on the bet slip, enter your stake and click place bet and you’re on.

The Betslip will automatically calculate your parlay odds and potential payout so you don’t need to calculate those yourself.

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Expert NBA Teaser Predictions

NBA teasers are one of the few sports where these types of bets are utilized besides pro and college football. The most common points available in NBA teasers are 4, 4.5, and 5 with some books offering 7 points. You can apply these points on anywhere from 2 to 14 games, with each bet you add the payout odds increase. Of course, for an NBA teaser to be graded a win, each team on the ticket must be graded a win.

What Is An NBA Same Game Parlay

An NBA Same Game Parlay is the same as a regular NBA parlay, a multi-selection single bet, the difference being, the NBA Same Game Parlay sees all of the selections come from one specific game rather than a selection from various different games.

The obvious positive of an NBA Same Game Parlay is that by combining multiple picks you can shoot for a bigger win on the game your team is playing in, the game you feel most confident predicting, or the game you’re watching. Whatever the reason, an NBA same game parlay adds to the excitement, the odds and the winnings.

One of the most popular NBA Same Game Parlay strategies among NBA bettors is to add correlated NBA Prop Bets. Correlated prop bets are when the outcome of one prop will directly affect the outcome of another. For example, you may spot that over the last 10 games no team in the NBA has shot more three-pointers than the Celtics, who now face the Sacramento Kings who allow 40% of their opponent’s 3-pointers to drop. In this instance, you might look to parlay the Celtics to win, as well as Jason Taytum and Jaylen Brown to hit 3+ threes. By identifying a team you like to win and why you like them to win, you can correlate plays with that betting angle and get great NBA Same Game Parlay Odds.

You can also keep it even more simple and back the Lakers to win because LeBron James has a great matchup, a parlay of Lakers to win, LeBron James Triple Double, and Total Points over 220 for example. If the Lakers win there is a good chance LeBron has had a great game, and if he does, the points will be racking up. With all of these picks linked to one another, you’re correlating your NBA parlay picks to better your chances of cashing your ticket.

As with any type of Parlay wager, the more selections you add to your NBA Same Game Parlay, the more difficult it is to win, but the more the odds will increase. It’s a fine line between shooting for the stars and trying to seek out value in an NBA Parlay so adding 3 or 4 picks is usually a more realistic option than 7 or 8 picks in one parlay.

How Do I Bet On An NBA Same Game Parlay

FanDuel was the first to champion the Same Game Parlay in the US market, offering them on every NFL game each week and since expanding into other sports such as NBA. The NBA Same Game Parlay has become an increasingly popular bet type as you can have a bet solely based on the game you’re watching or the team you support, and with a chance of hitting a big win for smaller stakes. With the growing popularity, NBA same game parlays are now available at other sportsbooks such as BetMGM and Bet365 under the names One Game Parlay. Different name, same concept.

To bet on an NBA Same Game Parlay, simply head to FanDuel Sportsbook or BetMGM.
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Once on the sportsbooks page, click the NBA tab, which will display all of the matches available on site. Click on the match you want to wager on and you’ll see a Same Game Parlay tab, or the equivalent name, usually on the top navigation bar, clicking here will display the markets you can add to your NBA same game parlay.

Each selection you click will be added to your bet slip on the right side of the page, with the Same Game Parlay odds updated every time you add a pick. Once you have added all of your selections, enter the amount you wish to wager and hit ‘place bet’. And that’s it, you’re on!

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NBA Parlays: More games, more bets, bigger wins.

The sheer number of NBA games makes parlays an attractive market. From props, to over/unders, money lines and beyond its easy to find multiple tempting bets on any given NBA night, so why not combine them? There’s more that can go wrong but a much bigger reward when they don’t.

At Pickswise we’re a leader in finding NBA parlays, our team of experts have decades of experience building multi-game or same-game parlays. A great parlay pick requires hours of thorough research for every selection of the bet, so don’t leave it to chance, let our experts do the work and our analysis will do the talking.

Andrew Wilsher, Pickswise Managing Editor

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NBA Parlay FAQs

A basketball parlay is a combination of multiple NBA bets on one ticket. You could have multiple selections for winning teams, team or player prop bets or a combination of these.

The important thing to know is by putting the bets together you multiple your odds, but all bets must win for the ticket to win, lose one and you lose it all.

Yes. You can parlay certain NBA futures before and during the season, but what you can bet on and the odds available will depend on the Sportsbook. Most will accept a parlay of NBA Champion, MVP and defensive player of the year, but there are many more potential combinations you can bet on.

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