NBA Parlays

The home of our NBA Parlay picks. Our expert handicappers analyze every game before carefully selecting our top parlay picks to create our NBA Parlay today, with full reasoning and analysis for each selection. You can also use our Parlay Calculator to calculate your potential winnings and odds on any NBA parlay bet.

Tuesday's NBA parlay

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PHX Suns @ MIN Timberwolves · Point Spread

PHX Suns +4.5

Reasoning

Our Analysis

The Suns made a valiant effort last night in Boston, but unfortunately they just ran into a better team and succumbed to an 8-point defeat. They were within striking distance for most of the game thanks to a 40-point night from Devin Booker. Not having their starting center Mark Williams once again cost them the rebounding battle, so they will have to figure out a way to compensate for his absence on Tuesday against Rudy Gobert and the Timberwolves. The good news for the Suns is that they have won the 2 meetings so far this season — albeit by just 1 and 3 points. Phoenix is only 5-7 SU in 12 games with no rest this season.

This past week or so of basketball has not been kind to the Timberwolves, who have just 1 win to show for over their last 5 outings. The defense has been suspect during this stretch, the 153 points they allowed to the Clippers a couple of games ago wasn’t a good look at all. Sunday saw them squander a double-digit lead against the defending champs, ultimately falling by 13 on the road. If there is a silver lining they can take from that game, it’s the fact that Julius Randle scored 32 points while knocking down 3 triples. That’s very encouraging for a player who has shot the deep ball just 20% over his last 10 outings, averaging 15.2 points per game.

I’m expecting yet another tight game between these 2 f0llowing the 2 close finishes already this season. If that’s the case, I would side with Phoenix. The Suns have more wins in clutch games this season — plus without a closer like Ant Man (out with right knee soreness), the T-Wolves could struggle scoring if it comes down to the final possession. Let’s roll with Phoenix.

Suns vs Timberwolves prediction: Phoenix +4.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

8:10 PM ET

CLE Cavaliers @ MIL Bucks · Point Spread

CLE Cavaliers -10.5

Reasoning

Our Analysis

The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Milwaukee Bucks in a key Eastern Conference matchup featuring two teams trending in different directions. Cleveland has been one of the more consistent teams this season, averaging 119.1 points per game while allowing 115 per, supported by strong ball movement with over 28 assists a night. Donovan Mitchell leads the offense at 28.2 points per game, while Evan Mobley provides interior presence with 9 rebounds and 2 blocks per game. The Cavaliers have also had success in this matchup, including a 118-113 win earlier this season behind Mitchell’s scoring.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been more inconsistent, averaging 111.2 points per game while allowing 115 points, largely due to defensive issues and injuries. Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the focal point with 27.6 points per game, but has dealt with recent injury concerns that have impacted his availability. Without consistent 2-way production, Milwaukee may struggle to match Cleveland’s efficiency and tempo control. With the Cavaliers’ balanced offense, defensive stability, and prior success in the matchup, they appear well positioned to control this game from start to finish.

Cavaliers vs Bucks prediction: Cleveland -10.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to -12.

10:10 PM ET

PHI 76ers @ DEN Nuggets · Point Spread

DEN Nuggets -15.5

Reasoning

Our Analysis

Only 1 point separated the 76ers and Nuggets in the first meeting this season, but Tuesday’s game could be a stark contrast to that game since Philadelphia enters this contest as a +15.5 underdog. That’s mainly due to most star power being out. Tyrese Maxey is dealing with a finger injury, Joel Embiid is out with an oblique issue and Kelly Oubre Jr.’s elbow will cause him to sit this one out. Paul George still has a week left on his suspension, so the Sixers could struggle to find enough points against a superior Nuggets team.

Denver’s last game saw them lose a thriller in LA against the Lakers 127-125 in OT. The team looked very gassed in the extra 5 minutes of play; they just weren’t able to overcome Luka Doncic in that game. Aaron Gordon is improving day by day; he is expected to ramp up his production in this final stretch of regular-season games. Winning this game is a priority for the Nuggets, who are still very much in contention for the third seed. However, the Lakers now have a 2-game edge. With the 2 teams in front of Denver battling again on Wednesday, a win here would do wonders for the confidence of the Nuggets — who are just 5-5 SU in their last 10 games.

On paper you would think Philadelphia is in fine form given its 3 wins in 4 games, but those were against Memphis, Brooklyn and Portland — which isn’t exactly a good measuring stick. This should be all Denver as long as it guards against complacency. The Nuggets have won 6 of 7 at home against Philly and they are also 5-1 SU in 6 meetings overall. I’ll back them despite the big spread they have to cover.

76ers vs Nuggets prediction: Denver -15.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.

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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.

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.
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.
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.
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

What Is A Parlay In Basketball?

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.

Can You Parlay NBA Futures?

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.