With Game 4 scheduled for Sunday afternoon, Wolves fans will get to soak in the slate of Saturday games stress-free. Why not add a No Sweat Same-Game-Parlay into the mix to make things a bit more interesting?
NBA Playoffs Saturday Slate: Betting the Board While the Wolves Rest Up
It’s the second weekend of the NBA playoffs, the Wolves aren’t playing today, and you can already feel the antsy energy building around Minnesota. Game 4 against the Lakers looms tomorrow, but in the meantime, we’ve got four games today, a wallet full of FanDuel bonus bets, and nothing but time.
So why not lean in?
This Saturday is basically a smorgasbord of playoff hoops, weird injury reports, and spreads that feel just a little bit suspicious if you’ve been paying attention. Plus, with FanDuel’s No Sweat Same Game Parlay promo running every weekend during the playoffs, it’s basically the NBA gambling version of a “free roll”—you build a parlay, if it hits, you’re a genius; if it misses, you get bonus bets back and pretend you totally meant to lose for the vibes.
(You’ll find the details below, but trust me, it’s basically the sports betting equivalent of a participation trophy… and I mean that in a good way.)
Let’s dive into today’s slate and see where the value might be hiding.
Cavaliers (-5.5) at Heat – 1:00 PM ET
Cleveland is up 2-0. They’ve basically treated Miami like how I treat a vegan lasagna at a dinner party—politely enduring it, but ultimately dominating it by sheer willpower. The Cavs have beaten Miami by an average of 21 and 9 points in the first two games, and now the series shifts to South Beach where, in theory, the Heat are supposed to make their stand.
My move: If you’re feeling frisky, take Miami +5.5 and bank on Spoelstra to squeeze one great performance out of a flawed team. If you’re feeling sane, just lay the points with the Cavs and sip a mimosa while they methodically strangle the Heat’s offense into submission.
Thunder (-15.5) at Grizzlies – 3:30 PM ET
Oklahoma City has handled Memphis the way your older brother handled you in backyard basketball growing up—by dunking ruthlessly and calling all the fouls.
The Thunder won Game 1 by a billion (roughly), but Games 2 and 3 became increasingly scrappy. Memphis hung around and made OKC work. Now OKC is laying 15.5 points in Game 4…
My move: Memphis +15.5. Even if they lose, they’re prideful enough (and OKC young enough) that the Grizz should stay within two touchdowns. Plus, never underestimate the power of the classic “don’t get swept” desperation game.
Nuggets at Clippers (-6.5) – 6:00 PM ET
This is where it gets fun. The Clippers finally played like the team Steve Ballmer thinks they are—smothering Denver into a Game 3 beatdown.
Jokic looks tired. Like, “I’ve been carrying two guys who should be 8th men on playoff teams for six months” tired. Meanwhile, the Clippers are deep, scary, and finally (somehow) healthy.
My move: Clippers -6.5. I’m betting on Kawhi’s Terminator impression and Denver’s lack of gas. If the Nuggets pull a rabbit out of the hat here, God bless them, but this feels like L.A.’s series to lose now.
Warriors (-3.5) vs. Rockets – 8:30 PM ET
You know how every postseason there’s one series that just feels meaner than the rest? Welcome to Warriors-Rockets 2025.
Jimmy Butler has a pelvic contusion, which sounds terrible and also like the name of a rejected Pearl Jam album. If he’s limited—and I can’t imagine he’s at full strength—the Warriors are going to have a real problem containing Houston’s bruising style.
Golden State has looked creaky. Meanwhile, the Rockets are young, angry, and might just be dumb enough to think they can bully the Warriors off their own floor.
My move: Rockets +3.5. Even if Jimmy isn’t 100%, Houston’s energy and nastiness might be enough to tilt this thing their way.
Look, the Wolves don’t play until tomorrow. Which means today is the NBA version of stealing cookies before dinner. You’re not supposed to… but who’s going to stop you?
Fire up the FanDuel app, toss a few fun bets in, soak in a full day of basketball, and get ready for Game 4 on Sunday!
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.