So, you think you have some insights into a couple of games this weekend — or maybe a couple of props on the same game. You can add to the excitement of the game by combining those bets into a parlay. You don’t have to stack up as many parlays as that crazy bet that Adam Sandler’s character did in Uncut Gems — just by pairing two bets together, you can make your odds increase significantly, along with your payout.
We have three parlay bets for this weekend’s NFL matchups for you to consider as you plan your football betting.
NFL News:
Parlay Picks for the 2020 NFL Week 3
Early Games | Sunday, September 27
Ohio Brunch Spectacular
There are two exciting teams in Ohio right now — and when’s the last time we could say that? You can make some money cashing in on these two squads’ success. They both play in the early slot on Sunday afternoon.
Washington (+7) at Cleveland (43.5) | FOX
The Cleveland Browns are using old-school, smashmouth football to establish the running game with Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt, leaving Baker Mayfield the chance to deliver on 5-10 big passing plays per game out of the play-action set. Their defense is still a work in progress, but this week they play a Washington team that is still figuring out their offense.
Cincinnati (+6.5) at Philadelphia (46) | CBS
Joe Burrow has shown that he can lead offenses up and down the field, and the Eagles have injuries on their offensive line that could allow an iffy Bengals defense enough opportunities to generate pressure to pull off the upset win straight up. I don’t see the Eagles winning this by a touchdown by any means.
NFL Parlay Pick:
Browns to win and cover, Bengals to cover
Late Games
Bruce Arians Time Machine
Bruce Arians is coaching in Tampa Bay right now, where Tom Brady picked up his first win for his first team last week. His last team, the Arizona Cardinals, looks impressive with Kliff Kingsbury leading the squad. You can make some parlay cash if these two teams pay off on Sunday.
Tampa Bay (-6) at Denver (43) | FOX
This game will feature Tom Brady against Jeff Driskel in the matchup of quarterbacks. Drew Lock went down last week with a shoulder injury and is expected to miss a month. Denver has an impressive defense, but the Buccaneers should be able to pull away.
Detroit (+5.5) at Arizona (55) | FOX
Detroit’s locker room is already a dumpster fire, and we’re just two weeks into the season. The Cardinals look like they could snag an NFC wild card, if not win the division outright.
NFL Parlay Pick:
Buccaneers to win and cover, Cardinals to win and cover
Monday Night Football
Because Monday Night Football matchups are scheduled ahead of time — and because they aren’t subject to flex scheduling like Sunday night matchups are later in the season — sometimes the Monday matchups aren’t all that exciting. You can’t say that about this week’s game, as the defending world champions visit the team that likely thinks they should have earned that title a year ago.
Kansas City (+3) at Baltimore (52.5) | ESPN
Both of these teams have made upgrades on defense, and that has paid off as they have held their opponents’ point totals down in Weeks 1 and 2. Kansas City’s offense sputtered in Week 2 against the Chargers, while the Ravens were able to score almost at will in both of their first two games. With this game in Baltimore, and with the Ravens coming in with a massive chip on their shoulder, I see the Ravens pulling away, although it might well come down to the last drive. I also see the second half turning into a track meet as the teams swap scores.
NFL Parlay Pick:
Ravens to win and cover, point total to go over
