We hit 2 of the 3 ends of the top parlay selections in Week 11. Parlays are always difficult, and it’s always the 1 play that seems to be the best play that ends up not coming through.
The Los Angeles Chargers tossed the lead back and forth with the Green Bay Packers in the 1st half, and it was fitting the teams were tied 10-10 at the break.
It appears the Chargers might be in good shape after QB Justin Herbert hit WR Keenan Allen for a 10-yard TD to go up 20-16, but QB Jordan Love led the late-game heroics, with WR Romeo Doubs making a nice 24-yard grab in the front left corner of the end zone to sink the Bolts and their bettors.
The Dallas Cowboys did their part, covering a double-digit number on the road against the hapless Carolina Panthers, and the Minnesota Vikings held on for a cover against the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football in a 1-point loss.
In the extra game, the Cleveland Browns miraculously beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on a last-second field goal, winning 13-10 in a rare success story against their biggest rivals.
Now, it’s time to focus on the new week. After looking at FanDuel Sportsbook’s NFL Week 12 odds, here is a “Let’s make some money” NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.
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Leg 1: DOLPHINS -9.5 (-115) at Jets – 3 p.m. (Fri. – Prime Video)
In the 1st-ever Black Friday game, the Dolphins (7-3) head north looking to put a little coal in the stocking of the Jets (4-6).
The last time these teams met in the Meadowlands, New York scored a stunning 40-17 win as a 3-point underdog Oct. 9, 2022.
However, Miami has won 8 of the past 10 meetings since the start of the 2018 season while going 8-2 against the spread (ATS) and 4-1 ATS in the past 5 trips to New Jersey.
The Jets turn to QB Tim Boyle after head coach Robert Saleh has finally had enough of the QB Zach Wilson experience. Boyle isn’t going to be the answer, and the Dolphins should win by double digits on the road.
Leg 2: STEELERS ML (-116) at Bengals – 1 p.m. (CBS)
Picking the Steelers didn’t work out so hot last week, especially against an injury replacement at quarterback. However, let’s try it again.
Pittsburgh hits the road for Paycor Stadium, and the Bengals look to rebound after losing QB Joe Burrow to a season-ending wrist injury. In steps QB Jake Browning, the former Washington Huskies signal-caller who was an undrafted free agent in 2019. He completed 8-of-14 with 68 yards, 1 TD and 0 INT after Burrow exited on Thursday night against the Ravens.
Pittsburgh won 23-20 in OT in Cincinnati with Burrow under center last September, and the Steelers are 3-2 SU/ATS in the past 5 trips to the Queen City.
Leg 3: TITANS -4 (-106) vs. Panthers – 1 p.m. (FOX)
Things haven’t exactly gone the way the Titans (3-7) have wanted this season, but a little home cooking against one of the worst teams in the NFL, the Panthers (1-9), should be the elixir to cure their ills.
Tennessee has actually had just 3 true home games, and it is 3-0 SU/ATS at home. That includes the 1st NFL start by rookie QB Will Levis against the Falcons in Week 8 — the Titans won 28-23 as 2.5-point underdogs as Levis tossed 4 TDs.
Carolina hasn’t won at home or on the road. It is coming off a 33-10 loss at home to the Dallas Cowboys, and it is just 1-7-2 ATS in 10 games overall. On the road, the Panthers have lost its 5 previous tries, while going 0-4-1 ATS.
Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $57.65 (payout = $67.65).
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Leg 4-*: TEXANS ML (-102) vs. Jaguars – 1 p.m. (CBS)
*-If you want to add a 4th play to this parlay.
The Texans (6-4) are a good bet to win outright against the visiting Jaguars (7-3) in this hugely important AFC South battle.
Houston has won 9 of the past 10 meetings in this series while going 4-1 ATS in the past 5 meetings. While the Jags won 31-3 in the most recent trip to H-Town on Jan. 1, 2023, the Texans have won 4 of the past 5 on their home field.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud has been among the top rookies in the NFL, if not the top 1st-year player. Houston won 37-17 in the 1st meeting in Duval back in Week 3 as a 7.5-point underdog.
Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $123.98 (payout = $133.98).
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