NFL Week 3 Parlay

Week 3 of the NFL season is quickly approaching, so it’s time to take a swing at another parlay!

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Using a similar format to last week’s parlay, I will choose an underdog moneyline, one bet to go over the total, one bet to go under the total, and two spreads.

When betting parlays, the strongest tool in a bettors’ arsenal may be their gut.

My gut rarely steers me wrong, except one time when I had McDonald’s for breakfast and Burger King for dinner, but that’s not important.

What’s important is locking in a solid parlay for this NFL Sunday.

For this parlay, I’m heading to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Moneyline – Pittsburgh Steelers (+118) at Las Vegas Raiders

The Raiders got blistered by Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills last week, 38-10.

The week prior, Las Vegas squeezed by the Denver Broncos, 17-16.

The Raiders could easily be 0-2 right now, which is why I don’t believe they can top the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3.

Sure, the Steelers’ offense has looked wobbly and ineffective at times, but I’m not wowed by Jimmy Garoppolo and this Las Vegas offense either.

T.J. Watt and the Pittsburgh D looked tough against their rival Cleveland on Monday Night, and I think they will build on that performance in another primetime game in Vegas.

Fun fact: The Raiders are 3-6 in their last nine games on Sunday Night Football.

Give me the underdog Steelers at +118.

Spread – Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-8.5 | -110)

The Jaguars offense was not spectacular last week, only putting nine points on the scoreboard against the Kansas City Chiefs.

I’m expecting Trevor Lawrence and the Jags’ offense to rebound in Week 3.

The Texans allowed Baltimore to post 25 points in a rainy contest in Week 1, and a largely Gardner Minshew-led Indianapolis offense to record 31 points in Week 2.

With all of the offensive weapons down in Jacksonville, Lawrence, Ridley, Engram, Etienne, I’d expect a bevy of points in Duval County.

Houston saw a promising outing from rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud in Week 2, as he threw for 384 yards and two touchdowns.

As nice as that was to see, I don’t see a repeat this week.

I see the Jaguars as a real contender in the AFC and I think they’ll prove it this Sunday.

I’m rolling with Jacksonville at -8.5.

Spread – Indianapolis Colts (+7.5 | +100) at Baltimore Ravens

I’m just not a believer in this Baltimore Ravens team.

What I do believe is that this Indy team is turning a corner.

The Colts took a fourth quarter lead over the Jaguars in Week 1, only for it to be squandered by allowing 14 unanswered points.

As frustrating as that is, Indianapolis rebounded against the Texans in Week 2, winning by 11 points. In fact, the Colts were leading Houston 31-10 heading into the fourth quarter, only to allow 10 unanswered points.

Maybe Indy has fourth quarter problems? Maybe it’s just a coincidence?

I’m going with the latter of those two questions.

As historically great as Baltimore’s defensive units have been, this is not one of those units.

The Ravens defense is beatable, and I see the Colts recording enough points in Week 3 to hang within a touchdown and the hook.

I’m backing Indy at +7.5, especially with even odds of +100.

Over – Los Angeles Chargers at Minnesota Vikings (o53.5 | -118)

Two high-powered offenses squaring up against two defenses that have been almost non-existent, all in the friendly confines of a domed stadium.

Points are going to fly and the sportsbooks know it, which is why they have set this game for the highest total in Week 3.

I have no issue taking the over on the highest total when the matchup calls for it.

The Chargers have scored 58 points in their first two games (29 points per game), and the Bolts are currently in the Top-10 in the NFL in both passing and rushing yards gained.

LA’s offense can receive a boost should running back Austin Ekeler make his return to the field.

On the other side, the Vikings are averaging 22.5 points, and quarterback Kirk Cousins is averaging 354 passing yards per game.

After two weeks, the Vikes’ defense is allowing 27 points per game, and the Chargers’ defense is allowing a whopping 31 points per game.

This is going to be the funnest game of the week.

Herbert and Cousins are going to sling it, fling it, and whip footballs all over the place.

I expect this game to hit the 60’s, easily.

Give me the over on 53.5.

Under – New England Patriots at New York Jets (u37 | -115)

I attacked the highest total, and now, I shall attack the lowest.

These offenses look just plain weird.

Pats’ QB Mac Jones and Jets’ QB Zach Wilson are not my top choices to lead an offense.

The story of this game will be the opposing defenses.

After the first two weeks, both the Jets and Patriots’ defenses played against some solid offenses.

New York faced Josh Allen and the Bills in Week 1, and held their own, then got picked apart by Dak Prescott and the Cowboys in Week 2.

New England’s defense has faced off against Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, then Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins.

In this matchup, both defenses appear to be getting a break, and I believe the final score will reflect that.

There should be plenty of punts in this one.

Hopefully, none of those punts are returned for touchdowns.

It’s the lowest total of the week, and I still like the under on 37.

NFL Week 3 Parlay Odds – FanDuel
Parlay Legs	Odds
OVER 53.5 (LAC vs. MIN)	-118
UNDER 37 (NE vs. NYJ)	-115
Jacksonville (-8.5) vs. Houston	-110
Indianapolis (+7.5) vs. Baltimore	+100
Pittsburgh (ML) vs. Las Vegas	+118
Parlay Odds	+2774

Good luck to all of you with your parlays for Week 3 of the football season.

And if you’re searching for any Same Game or Same Day Parlay ideas, don’t forget to check out BestOdds Edge.

If you fancy regular bets, we have the NFL week 3 odds analysis worth checking out.

How To Bet NFL Parlays

A parlay bet is a sports wager that combines several bets on one ticket alone.

Usually, you would go with moneyline bets but can use spreads, totals, and futures.

You can include props in many cases, and bettors can choose to link together just two sides, or up to 15 or more depending on the sportsbook.

Parlays are wholly customizable meaning bettors get to choose how big they want the odds to go.

How many sides will be included, and how difficult is it to make each leg of the parlay or do the same game parlays.

The way to establish consistency is to have just two or three sides and avoid chasing astronomical odds.

It’s fine to take your shot at a massive payout as well, but be sure to only risk the money you’re prepared to lose.