Wednesday's NBA parlays feature three-leg combos from Covers analysts, combining moneyline picks, game totals, and player props for tonight's action.
From the Hawks visiting the Magic to the Kings taking on the Clippers, we've rounded up our favorite combos in chronological order. Check out the picks and analysis below, and browse our free NBA picks for more ways to attack tonight's slate.
NBA parlays at a glance (Wednesday, Oct. 21)
| Matchup & time | Combo & analyst |
|---|---|
| Hawks vs. Magic 7 p.m. ET |
Hawks moneyline Under 235.5 Franz Wagner Under 21.5 points Combo: 9.22x Chris Walder |
| Bucks vs. Wizards 7 p.m. ET |
Over 238.5 Tyler Herro Over 2.5 Made 3-pointers Anthony Davis Over 19.5 points Combo: 9.22x Juan Carlos Blanco |
| Hornets vs. Nets 7:30 p.m. ET |
Nets moneyline Under 218.5 Julius Randle Over 4.5 assists Combo: 4.46x Quinn Allen |
| Bulls vs. Raptors 7:30 p.m. ET |
Raptors -10.5 Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds Josh Giddey Under 7.5 rebounds Combo: 5.50x Dustin Saracini |
| Timberwolves vs. Heat 7:30 p.m. ET |
Heat moneyline Over 239.5 Giannis Antetokounmpo 30+ points Combo: 6.54x Ed Scimia |
| Pacers vs. Pelicans 8 p.m. ET |
Pacers moneyline Andrew Nembhard 6+ assists Ivica Zubac 15+ points Combo: 4.50x Todd Cordell |
| Jazz vs. Grizzlies 8 p.m. ET |
Grizzlies moneyline Under 241.5 Zach Edey Over 9.5 points Combo: 4.40x Quinn Allen |
| Mavericks vs. Rockets 8:30 p.m. ET |
Under 230.5 Rockets moneyline Cooper Flagg 20+ points Combo: 5.55x Zak Hanshew |
| Suns vs. Trail Blazers 10 p.m. ET |
Portland moneyline Under 231.5 Donovan Clingan 12+ rebounds Combo: 7.36x Geoff Clark |
| Warriors vs. Lakers 10 p.m. ET |
Over 233.5 Stephen Curry Over 24.5 points Walker Kessler Over 11.5 rebounds Combo: 9.75x Jason Logan |
| Kings vs. Clippers 10:30 p.m. ET |
Sacramento +5.5 Over 225.5 Zach LaVine 20+ points Combo: 7.58x Geoff Clark |
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Hawks vs. Magic
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: WFTV Channel 9, Prime Video
- Analyst: Chris Walder
Combo: 9.22x
- Hawks moneyline
- Under 235.5 points
- Franz Wagner Under 21.5 points
Atlanta has dominated this matchup in recent years, sweeping all four meetings with Orlando last season. Five of the last six head-to-head meetings have also finished Under the total, two trends supporting the Hawks moneyline and Under 235.5 pairing in Chris Walder's Hawks vs. Magic predictions.
Franz Wagner rounds out the combo as he returns from a shoulder injury. The Magic forward has averaged just 19.4 points across 16 career games against Atlanta, clearing 21.5 points only seven times.
Bucks vs. Wizards
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: Monumental Sports Network
- Analyst: Juan Carlos Blanco
Combo: 3.53x
- Over 238.5
- Tyler Herro Over 2.5 Made 3-pointers
- Anthony Davis Over 19.5 points
With the move to Milwaukee, Herro has a chance to consistently spearhead an offensive attack, something he proved capable of for stretches in Miami with the help of a typically prolific three-point shot.
Meanwhile, AD is one of the most gifted offensive bigs in the league when healthy, and he produced the top scoring numbers of his career in a similarly fast-paced offense during his glory days in New Orleans as their offensive productive helps push the Over on 238.5 points in Juan Carlos Blanco's Bucks vs. Wizards predictions.
Hornets vs. Nets
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: YES
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Combo: 4.46x
- Nets moneyline
- Under 218.5
- Julius Randle Over 4.5 assists
Quinn Allen is backing Brooklyn to win a low-scoring affair against a shorthanded Charlotte squad. The Hornets ranked 29th in offensive rating (97.7) during the preseason while committing a league-worst 23.5 turnovers per 100 possessions, strengthening the case for the Nets moneyline and Under 218.5 pairing in his Hornets vs. Nets predictions.
Julius Randle completes the three-leg combo after averaging 5.0 assists per game last season. The veteran forward also showed strong chemistry with Michael Porter Jr. during the preseason, setting up eight of his 23 made baskets.
Bulls vs. Raptors
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: CHSN, Sportsnet
- Analyst: Dustin Saracini
Combo: 5.50x
- Raptors -10.5
- Scottie Barnes Over 7.5 rebounds
- Josh Giddey Under 7.5 rebounds
Toronto's advantage on the glass is central to Dustin Saracini's Bulls vs. Raptors predictions. With Nic Claxton out for Chicago, Scottie Barnes should find room to work inside after averaging 7.5 rebounds per game last season. A fast-paced game could create even more opportunities for his Over 7.5 rebounds prop alongside Raptors -10.5.
On the other side, Saracini is fading Josh Giddey's rebounding production on the road. Giddey didn't grab a single board against Toronto on March 18 last season, his lowest total of the 2025-26 campaign, adding support to the Under 7.5 rebounds leg.
Timberwolves vs. Heat
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Analyst: Ed Scimia
Combo: 6.54x
- Heat moneyline
- Over 239.5
- Giannis Antetokounmpo 30+ points
Ed Scimia is backing Miami at home with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading a revamped Heat attack. Miami played at the league's fastest pace last season, and Erik Spoelstra figures to keep that up-tempo approach with Giannis as the focal point. Minnesota also ranked in the top half of the NBA in pace and offensive efficiency, with LaMelo Ball potentially adding even more speed. That sets up the Over 239.5 alongside a Heat victory in Scimia's Timberwolves vs. Heat predictions.
Antetokounmpo completes the combo with 30+ points. The two-time MVP averaged 27.6 points per game last season, and Miami's quick possessions should create plenty of opportunities for him to lead the offense.
Pacers vs. Pelicans
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN-Indiana, Pelicans+
- Analyst: Todd Cordell
Combo: 4.50x
- Pacers moneyline
- Andrew Nembhard 6+ assists
- Ivica Zubac 15+ points
Indiana's ball movement and three-point shooting give Todd Cordell confidence in the Pacers moneyline. The Pacers led the NBA in preseason assists per game and ranked fourth in three-point shooting efficiency, advantages that could prove decisive against a New Orleans team lacking reliable shooting and playmaking.
Andrew Nembhard's playmaking is another key piece of Cordell's Pacers vs. Pelicans predictions. He averaged 9.8 assists and recorded at least six in 14 of his final 16 games with a pregame total of 233.5 or higher last season. With T.J. McConnell and Aaron Nesmith sidelined, Nembhard should have plenty of opportunities to distribute the ball.
Ivica Zubac completes the combo with 15+ points. He cleared that mark in two of his three games with totals of at least 230 last season and should find scoring chances around the basket against an Indiana defense that struggled to protect the paint.
Jazz vs. Grizzlies
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV: DAZN-MEM, Jazz+
- Analyst: Quinn Allen
Combo: 4.40x
- Grizzlies moneyline
- Under 241.5
- Zach Edey Over 9.5 points
Memphis has a favorable matchup against Utah's depleted frontcourt, giving Quinn Allen reason to back the Grizzlies moneyline in his Jazz vs. Grizzlies predictions. He's pairing a Memphis victory with Under 241.5 points, a lofty total for two teams that averaged well below 120 points per game last season. The Grizzlies are also adjusting to a new-look offense, which could limit their early-season scoring.
Zach Edey rounds out the combo with Over 9.5 points. The big man has averaged 11.8 points per game against Utah in his career and should benefit from the Jazz's lack of interior depth.
Mavericks vs. Rockets
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- TV: WFAA-ABC, SCHN
- Analyst: Zak Hanshew
Combo: 5.55x
- Under 230.5
- Rockets moneyline
- Cooper Flagg 20+ points
Houston went 30-11 at home last season, but its 17-24 ATS record in those games gives Zak Hanshew pause about laying 8.5 points. Dallas also covered all four head-to-head meetings, so Hanshew sidesteps the spread and backs Houston outright in his Mavericks vs. Rockets predictions, pairing the Rockets moneyline with Under 230.5.
Cooper Flagg completes the combo with 20+ points. Last season's Rookie of the Year averaged 21 points and reached 20 in 34 of 70 appearances. He also averaged 19.8 field-goal attempts after the All-Star break, and his aggression attacking the basket — including 10 free-throw attempts in his last meeting with Houston — should help him reach the scoring threshold despite a difficult defensive matchup.
Suns vs. Trail Blazers
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: BlazerVision, Suns Live
- Analyst: Geoff Clark
Combo: 7.36x
- Portland moneyline
- Under 231.5
- Donovan Clingan 12+ rebounds
Geoff Clark is backing Portland's size advantage in his Suns vs. Trail Blazers predictions. With Phoenix missing starting center Mark Williams, the Blazers have the edge inside thanks to Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III. Clark prefers the Portland moneyline over the spread to keep the combo alive even if the Blazers win a close game.
Under 231.5 fits the matchup's recent pace: three of last season's four meetings featured 96.7 possessions per 48 minutes or fewer. That slower tempo also favors Clingan's work on the glass. He averaged 12.8 rebounds against Phoenix last season, grabbing at least 12 in three of four meetings, while the Suns ranked 27th in defensive rebounding rate.
Warriors vs. Lakers
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Analyst: Jason Logan
Combo: 9.75x
- Over 233.5
- Stephen Curry Over 24.5 points
- Walker Kessler Over 11.5 rebounds
Both Golden State and Los Angeles are embracing faster offensive styles, pushing the tempo and putting up more quick shots and three-point attempts. That increased pace supports Over 233.5 in Jason Logan's Warriors vs. Lakers predictions, while Stephen Curry should see more scoring opportunities with Brandin Podziemski sidelined. Some projections have Curry reaching 27.5 points, giving his Over 24.5 points prop plenty of upside.
Walker Kessler completes the combo with Over 11.5 rebounds against an undersized Warriors frontcourt missing key big men. With both teams looking to play at a quicker pace and generate more shots, the Lakers center should have plenty of opportunities to clean up on the glass.
Kings vs. Clippers
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
- TV: NBC Sports California, KTLA
- Analyst: Geoff Clark
Combo: 7.58x
- Sacramento +5.5
- Over 225.5
- Zach LaVine 20+ points
Geoff Clark is backing a competitive, high-scoring game despite Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Ingram being sidelined. The Clippers' defense slipped after trading Ivica Zubac, and Clark expects them to play faster without Leonard controlling half-court possessions. Three of last season's four meetings between these teams went Over, supporting Over 225.5 in his Kings vs. Clippers predictions.
Sacramento +5.5 provides some margin for the Kings, whose offense still runs through proven scorers like Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis. With the Clippers' starting backcourt presenting a favorable matchup, Clark rounds out his three-leg combo with LaVine to score 20+ points.
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