The "same-game parlay" is a fun wrinkle in the world of sports betting which allows bettors to combine multiple outcomes from the same game (obviously) into a single parlay. If all of the wagers win, then the payout is that much more. Why go for a single prop, point spread, moneyline, or OVER/UNDER when you can ride the wave of multiples to larger profit?
Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic promised his players he'd take them out for dinner on his dime if they were to string together three victories in a row, which they haven't accomplished as of yet this season. The all-important third win could come on Friday night when Toronto kicks off its Western Conference road trip with a matchup against the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center.
Let's put together a same-game parlay and make some money.
Last Parlay Results: Thunder vs. Nuggets (December 29, 2023)
| Pick | Odds | Result | W or L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder ML | +124 | Oklahoma City 119-93 W | W |
| Chet Holmgren To Score 15+ Points | -220 | 24 Points | W |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Record 6+ Assists | -140 | 3 Assists | L |
| Total | +319 | L |
It's usually the game results killing the parlay, but on this day, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander prioritized scoring instead of dishing the rock by dropping 40 points on 14-of-20 shooting to beat the Denver Nuggets.
Toronto Raptors vs. Sacramento Kings: Dinner For 3 (in a row)
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder ML | +124 |
| Pascal Siakam To Score 25+ Points | -105 |
| Immanuel Quickley To Score 15+ Points | -290 |
| Total | +445 |
Same Game Parlay Pick No. 1: Toronto Raptors ML
Perhaps some of this is blind faith on the part of a Raptors apologist who simply wants the players to indulge in some fine dining courtesy of their first-year head coach. Winning three consecutive games doesn't seem like an insurmountable obstacle, yet for Toronto, that's been their white whale in 2023-24.
The Raptors are a perfect 2-0 since acquiring RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley from the New York Knicks, although the wins have come against the undermanned Cleveland Cavaliers and a Memphis Grizzlies team playing on the second night of a back-to-back. Sacramento presents Toronto's first true test following the deal, having won three of its last four games while sitting fifth in the Western Conference with a 20-13 SU record.
Toronto took the last meeting on Jan. 25 by 18 points, and despite being the 4.5-point underdogs, is 6-0 SU in its last six games on the road against the Kings.
Same Game Parlay Pick No. 2: Pascal Siakam to score 25+ Points
Even with his name being tossed around constantly in trade rumors, Pascal Siakam's play as of late hasn't dipped in the slightest.
He's averaging 25.5 points on 57.3 FG% and just under six rebounds over his last 15 appearances. Siakam has also exceeded the 30-point mark in two of his last three games, including a 36-point outburst against the Cleveland Cavaliers on New Year's Day.
Same Game Parlay Pick No. 3: immanuel Quickley to score 15+ Points
Sacramento gives up 117.2 PPG to opposing sides, ranking just 21st in the Association. With a 17th-ranked defense to boot, there's ample opportunity for a player like Immanuel Quickley to get his on offense.
Appointed the starting point guard in his first game with the franchise, Quickley has got off to a hot start in his new surroundings by scoring 14 and 26 points in his initial two appearances, respectively. Quickley's 14-point night against Cleveland was hindered by foul trouble, so that number was a reflection of that.
What Is An NBA Same-Game Parlay?
The basic concept of a same-game parlay is the same as any parlay bet. Combining two or more wagers, you can earn a higher total payout if all of the individual bets win. You can usually combine point spreads, OVER/UNDERs, moneyline bets, and sometimes prop bets.
What differentiates a same-game parlay (if the name doesn’t make it obvious) is all the legs of the parlay have to be from the same game. Often, this makes the odds you're getting on the parlay slightly worse, though, as the books have to bake in an added edge when all the bets are from the same event.
How To Create Good Same-Game Parlays
The main takeaway for betting on same-game parlays is understanding the context of your bets. While most single-game bets or even standard multi-game parlays are solely reliant on you doing your research or going with your gut on isolated events, knowing how your parlay can function as a collective result is key for a same-game parlay. It's risky to bet the OVER on one team's point total while also betting on the other team to win.
