As we wait for Game 2 of the Wolves/Lakers series, there’s plenty of basketball to take in on Sunday. My bet is that the stars of Houston and Golden State put on a show in Game 1 of their series.
Same Game Parlay Sunday: Steph, Sengun, and Playoff Jimmy Walk Into a Sportsbook
It’s NBA playoff opening weekend, which—if you’re like me—basically turns your brain into a half-basketball, half-spreadsheet hybrid. You’ve got eight games, 16 teams, and roughly 37 narratives jammed into one 48-hour stretch. It’s the greatest time of the hoops calendar. And to celebrate it, FanDuel Sportsbook is rolling out their “No Sweat Same Game Parlay” promo, which basically lets you throw a few darts at the betting board without the usual existential dread if your parlay flames out. If it misses, you get bonus bets. No harm, no foul. Like getting T’d up and the ref immediately saying “Just kidding.”
So let’s talk about Sunday’s slate, and more specifically the matchup between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. Obviously Wolves fans are laser-focused on our series with the Lakers. But if—and it’s a big if—Minnesota handles business, we’re playing the winner of Warriors-Rockets. So Sunday’s game deserves your attention. And if you’re watching anyway? You might as well juice it up with a parlay. Here’s the four-leg beauty I’ve built. It’s got star power, stats to back it up, and just enough risk to make your palms sweat in the fourth quarter.
The Parlay (FanDuel Odds: +464)
- Alperen Sengun: 12+ rebounds
- Alperen Sengun: 15+ points
- Steph Curry: 4+ made threes
- Jimmy Butler: 20+ points
A $100 bet pays out $464. And thanks to FanDuel’s No Sweat promotion, if it doesn’t hit, you get another shot with bonus bets. It’s basically insurance for your bad gambling decisions—or in this case, highly analytical, emotionally balanced wagering.
Let’s break it down leg by leg.
Legs 1 & 2: Sengun, The Turkish Wrecking Ball
I’m starting with Alperen Sengun, who quietly had one of the most underrated seasons in the league. The guy averaged 19.1 points and 10.3 rebounds per game this year. He’s a walking double-double who plays like the reincarnation of Arvydas Sabonis with a little more bounce.
The last time these two teams met—just a couple weeks ago—Sengun went 19 points, 14 boards, and looked like the best big on the court. If you think that was a fluke, think again. Asking him for 15 points and 12 rebounds is barely a stretch. He’s hit those marks consistently, and with Golden State’s lack of interior size, Sengun should clean up the glass again.
Leg 3: Steph Curry, Threes Are His Love Language
Let’s talk about Steph, and yes, I know—you’re still picturing him going 1-for-10 in their last matchup against Houston. That game was so bad I’m pretty sure Steph wiped it from his memory like it was a Men in Black mind-eraser moment. But here’s the thing: he doesn’t do that twice in a row.
In April, Curry played 8 games and hit 4 or more threes in 5 of them. When the lights get brighter, Steph gets better. And this is Playoff Steph. He doesn’t mess around. He’s been saving those “pull-up-from-the-logo” bombs for a moment like this. Expect a bounce-back game, and expect the volume to be high. Four threes? He might hit that before halftime if he smells blood.
Leg 4: Jimmy Butler, AKA “Playoff Jimmy” (™)
You know how every horror movie has that one character who disappears for 45 minutes and then shows up at the end and saves the day with a flamethrower? That’s Jimmy Butler in the playoffs. The dude practically sleeps through the regular season averaging 16 PPG, and then hits the playoffs and suddenly he’s 2011 Dirk Nowitzki with better defense and more anger issues.
We’re asking for 20+ points, which he’s hit in 4 of his last 8 games—including all of his final three heading into the postseason. Butler’s going to have plenty of opportunity to cook. And if this game turns into a back-and-forth shootout, Jimmy will be right in the thick of it.
Why This Works (and What Could Blow It Up)
Let’s be real—this is a four-leg parlay. You need everything to hit. It’s risky. But this one is statistically grounded and role-player-free. We’re not betting on random bench guys to hit two threes or for a rookie to grab seven rebounds. We’re riding with stars and proven producers.
The biggest red flags?
- Sengun foul trouble. If he picks up two early ones, the minutes shrink fast.
- Steph chill-mode. If he decides to play facilitator instead of flamethrower, the threes could stall out.
- Jimmy decides it’s a Steph night. We’ve seen it before—Jimmy gets passive, lets Curry go wild, and suddenly he’s sitting on 12 points with six minutes left.
But all told? This is a high-upside bet that makes sense on paper and gut. And with FanDuel’s No Sweat Parlay Promo, it’s the kind of calculated risk that makes playoff basketball that much more fun to watch.
So if you’re already scouting the next round for the Wolves, why not do it with a little something on the line? Fire up the app, place your bet, and then sit back and pray Sengun doesn’t pick up two fouls guarding Draymond 45 feet from the basket.
Let the madness begin. Let the threes fly. And let Playoff Jimmy cook.
Check out the information below to claim your No Sweat Same Game Parlay and get in on the action.
All-Customer Offer: No Sweat SGP Every Weekend
What is it?
- All customers will receive a No Sweat Same Game Parlay Every Weekend throughout the NBA Playoffs.
- Build an SGP for the weekend’s NBA Playoffs action. You’ll get Bonus Bets back if it doesn’t win!
Timing
- Every weekend for the duration of the NBA Playoffs (4/19 – End of Finals)
How it works
- Click “Claim Now” on the home page to claim your No Sweat Token.
- After clicking “Claim Now” on the Promotion, you will be awarded one No Sweat Token. Your No Sweat Token may be used on a 3+ Leg Same Game Parlay / Same Game Parlay Plus wager for any NBA Playoff Game(s) taking place that weekend
- Your wager must have final odds of +400 or Longer to qualify. I.E, +450 and +600 would qualify, but -300 or +100 would not.
- Build your 3+ Leg SGP / SGP+, toggle-on your No-Sweat Token, and place your bet!
- There is a maximum refund associated with use of your No-Sweat Token. Users will have to log in for more details.