NBA Moneyline Parlay for All Four 2026 Play-In Tournament Games

The author highlights why the Hornets, Suns, Magic, and Warriors could pull off upsets in the high-stakes NBA Play-In Tournament.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:16am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting an abstract basketball game, with the players' figures broken down into overlapping shapes and planes in the team's official colors.The high-stakes, single-elimination format of the NBA Play-In Tournament creates an unpredictable atmosphere where underdogs can upset the biggest stars.Oklahoma City Today

The author, Douglas Farmer, has put together a four-game NBA Play-In Tournament moneyline parlay, highlighting why the Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic, and Golden State Warriors could all pull off wins in their respective matchups against the Heat, Trail Blazers, 76ers, and Clippers.

Why it matters

The NBA Play-In Tournament is a rare moment of single-elimination stress in the league, and Farmer's parlay offers insights into why some underdogs could advance to the playoffs through this unique format.

The details

Farmer's parlay includes the Hornets over the Heat, the Suns over the Trail Blazers, the Magic over the 76ers, and the Warriors over the Clippers. He cites the Hornets' strong recent play, Devin Booker's scoring ability for the Suns, the Magic's defensive advantages over the 76ers, and Stephen Curry's potential to go off for the Warriors.

  • The Play-In Tournament games will be played on April 14-15, 2026.

The players

Stephen Curry

A star guard for the Golden State Warriors who is known for his prolific 3-point shooting and ability to take over games.

Tyrese Maxey

The starting point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, who has struggled with his 3-point shooting since returning from injury.

Joel Embiid

The star center for the Philadelphia 76ers, who is sidelined with an appendectomy and will miss the Play-In Tournament game against the Magic.

Devin Booker

The star shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns, who is considered one of the most pure scorers in the NBA.

Douglas Farmer

The author of the article, who has put together a four-game NBA Play-In Tournament moneyline parlay.

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What they’re saying

“Let's enjoy the beauty of the NBA Play-In Tournament, the rare moment of single-elimination stress in the NBA, and the only welcome addition to the league calendar spurred by the pandemic.”

— Douglas Farmer, Author

What’s next

The winners of the Play-In Tournament games will advance to the first round of the NBA playoffs.

The takeaway

The NBA Play-In Tournament's single-elimination format creates a high-stakes, unpredictable atmosphere where even the biggest stars can be upstaged by determined underdogs, as evidenced by Farmer's parlay highlighting several potential upsets.