As the Wolves kick off their first-round series with the Lakers tonight, there’s extra action to be had off the court as well. Could a strategic bet on Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert have Wolves fans smiling all the way to the bank?
Well, here we are. After a week of hand-wringing, overanalyzing matchups, checking expert picks like they’re our blood pressure, and consuming more Wolves discourse than any one human should subject themselves to, it’s finally time: Wolves vs. Lakers. Game 1. Playoffs. Prime time. No more hypotheticals. No more podcast speculation. Just three mega stars, two teams, and one very juicy first-round narrative.
And yes, if you’ve been reading Canis Hoopus this week, we’ve broken this series down like it’s the Zapruder film. We know the storylines. We know Luka cooked us last year. We know LeBron is still playing like it’s 2016 every third night. And we know the Wolves—despite winning 49 games and having arguably the best defense in the league—are being treated like undercard fodder in a LeBron legacy docuseries. But hey, that’s the gig when you’re a Timberwolves fan. Which brings me to tonight’s angle: a four-leg Same Game Parlay that screams both value and pain—just like every Wolves playoff series since 1996.
The Parlay: In Rudy and Ant We Trust
Let’s get to it. If you’re looking to sprinkle some emotional investment onto tonight’s opener—and maybe hedge against your anxiety—a carefully built FanDuel Sportsbook Same Game Parlay might be the way to go. And the best part? FanDuel’s running their No Sweat Same Game Parlay promotion. So even if things go sideways (refs, foul trouble, Luka going nuclear), you get bonus bets back.
Here’s the four-leg banger I cooked up:
- Anthony Edwards 30+ points
- Anthony Edwards 4+ made threes
- Rudy Gobert to record a double-double
- Rudy Gobert 12+ rebounds
Odds: +668
Bet $100 → Win $668.
Or, in Minnesota sports terms: Just enough to cover your therapy bills if things go south.
Why This Parlay Actually Makes Sense (No, Really)
Let’s start with Ant. Over his last 7 games in April:
- Scored 30+ points in 4 of 7
- Hit 4+ threes in 5 of 7, including all four of his 30+ point games
Let’s run those back:
- 34 points & 5 threes vs. Denver
- 37 points & 6 threes vs. Philly
- 44 points & 7 threes vs. Memphis
- 43 points & 7 threes vs. Utah
When Ant goes on a heater, the threes come with him like bonus tracks on a Drake album. You’re essentially tying two connected outcomes together: if he’s cooking, he’s bombing. And if he’s bombing, he’s scoring 30+.
Then there’s Rudy, the Stifle Tower, aka the most disrespected multi-time Defensive Player of the Year since Ben Wallace wore headbands with suits.
Over his last 7:
- 10+ points in 6 of 7
- 12+ rebounds in 4 of 7
There’s a very legimiate chance at clearing both legs. And it’s not like the Lakers are throwing prime Shaq at him. This is a Jackson Hayes-Vanderbilt-LeBron center-by-committee frontcourt. Rudy has a size mismatch every minute he’s on the floor. If he stays out of foul trouble, he should eat. Putbacks, lobs, missed Ant threes—there’s a buffet of rebounds waiting.
Because Ant’s 30+ points and 4+ threes, and Rudy’s double-double and 12+ rebounds are tied together, this bet is a two-leg parlay disguised as four.
Math Time (Don’t Worry, It’s Good News)
So let’s break this down. Based on how the two have played in April so far:
- 57% chance Edwards hits 30+ with 4+ threes
- 57% chance Rudy records a double-double with 12+ boards
You run the combined probability on those hitting the same night, and you’re looking at roughly a 32% chance this parlay cashes. That’s one in three. For a payout at +668 odds? That’s not just good value—it’s Minnesota-makes-the-second-round level optimism.
And remember, this isn’t a blind lottery ticket. These aren’t random props. These are things our stars do when we win.
What Could Go Wrong? (The Timberwolves Experience)
Let’s be real. This is Wolves basketball. There are always caveats.
- Rudy foul trouble: One soft whistle, one swipe-down on a Luka drive, and suddenly he’s got two fouls six minutes in.
- Ant vs. double teams: The Lakers will swarm him early. He needs help. If Conley, NAW, or DiVincenzo hit shots, he’ll keep seeing space. If not? He’ll be staring at a wall of arms.
- The Refs: Look, we’ve all seen the LeBron-era Lakers in the playoffs. It can turn into a free throw parade faster than you can say “NBA Ratings.” Rudy needs to be careful, and Ant needs to get the benefit of the doubt when he gets hacked at the rim. We’ll see.
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What is it?
- All customers will receive a No Sweat Same Game Parlay Every Weekend throughout the NBA Playoffs.
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Timing
- Every weekend for the duration of the NBA Playoffs (4/19 – End of Finals)
How it works
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Final Thought: It’s Time to Believe
This isn’t just about a bet. It’s about the moment. This game—Game 1, Saturday night, on the road, against LeBron and Luka—is the Wolves’ biggest stage since the 2004 Western Conference Finals. If Ant wants to join the league’s upper crust, if Rudy wants redemption, if the Wolves want to flip their national narrative from punchline to powerhouse—it starts tonight.
If you believe in this team—if you’ve suffered through the lottery nights, the blown double-digit leads, the “we could’ve drafted Steph Curry twice” jokes—then yeah, a little Same Game Parlay magic just might hit different.
And if it doesn’t? At least it’s a No Sweat promo.
Let’s ride.
Let’s howl.
Let’s win this damn game.