Maximizing Your NBA Win Total Parlay Potential (Part II)

Published:Oct 19, 2026Oct 19, 20262 min read

Updated:Oct 19, 2026Oct 19, 2026

Malcolm DarnleySenior Writer

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Part I of the NBA Win Total Parlay series examined:

Potential NBA betting strategies that can apply to Win Totals Parlay Betting.
Head-to-head odds comparisons between three leading sportsbooks.

Maximizing NBA Win Total Betting Potential – Part I Recap

By examining the odds for a three-team Win Total Parlay involving Charlotte, Golden State, and Atlanta, we can significantly boost our potential profit. 2026 NBA Win Totals Comparison - image

In the bet above, Caesars Sportsbook offered almost 17% more profit potential than DraftKings. However, don’t misunderstand the point of that odds comparison.

Caesars had the best odds for Charlotte to go Over 38.5 wins. If you liked the Hornets to go Under 38.5, DraftKings had the best odds.
Caesars set the Hawks win total at 44.5, one game higher than bet365 and DraftKings. If you prefer Atlanta Over 43.5 wins, bet365 offers the best odds.

The key takeaway from the odds comparison research is that each specific bet will have different odds. It is not about picking the best sportsbook; it’s about researching the odds for each specific bet you want to place.

Who Is Better: DraftKings or bet365

Below is an odds comparison table for another NBA Win Total Parlay. The odds are provided by bet365 and DraftKings. Same Bet More Profit - image

For this Win Total three-team parlay, bet365 clearly had the advantage over DK.

The overall parlay odds were +546 at bet365, and +461 at DraftKings.
The final payout difference was $12.75 on a $15 wager
Overall, bet365 was providing a potential profit boost of over 18% compared to DraftKings.

Does that mean bet365 offers better odds than DraftKings?

Head-to-Head Odds Comparison: DraftKings and bet365

The best possible value for the OKC, Minny, Sacramento parlay above was clearly with bet365. Same Bet More Profit at DraftKings - image

If we examine the Portland, Toronto, Phoenix Win Total parlay above, we can see the value for this wager switches completely.

The Parlay Odds at bet365 for this three-team parlay are +597. At DraftKings, the odds are significantly better, with DK offering the same bet at +720.
The payout difference between these two $15 wagers is $18.46. As a percentage, that is an additional profit boost of more than 20% by using DraftKings for this wager.

The single biggest advantage a bettor of any skill level has against the sportsbooks is their ability to shop around and play only the Best Odds available.

About the Author: Malcolm Darnley

Malcolm loves to watch all kinds of different sports. He also writes about them.