Even with just four games on the NFL schedule this weekend, that’s no reason to shy away from parlays.
If you’re looking for inspiration, I’ve dissected each game closely and come up with the top NFL Divisional Round parlay bets.
All NFL odds used for these NFL Divisional Round parlays are current as of Thursday, Jan. 15, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best NFL Divisional Round Parlays
Divisional Round Best Parlay: 49ers +7 + Texans-Patriots Under 40.5 + Rams -3.5 (+614)
Divisional Round Longshot Parlay: 49ers ML + Texans ML + Rams-Bears Over 55.5 (+2492)
Divisional Round Same Game Parlay: Puka Nacua: 8+ Recs + 100+ Rec Yds + Anytime TD (+248)
Best NFL Divisional Round Parlay
NFL Divisional Round Best Parlay (+614)
- 49ers +7 (-102) @ Seahawks
- Texans @ Patriots: Under 40.5 Points (-105)
- Rams -3.5 (-118) @ Bears
These are my three favorite bets of the weekend, combined to create what I think is the best NFL Divisional Round parlay.
First, I trust the playoff experience of Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy to at least keep the 49ers close against the Seahawks and Sam Darnold, who still has to prove himself as a playoff quarterback.
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Next, I expect the Texans to flex their defensive muscles against the Patriots, although the Houston offense isn’t necessarily equipped to put up a big number against the New England defense, keeping this game low-scoring.
Finally, the Bears won’t be able to mount a big comeback against the Rams because their defense won’t be able to get enough stops against the NFL’s highest-scoring team, giving the Rams a comfortable win.
Best Longshot NFL Divisional Round Parlay
NFL Divisional Round Longshot Parlay (+2492)
- 49ers ML (+270) @ Seahawks
- Texans ML (+145) @ Patriots
- Rams @ Bears: Over 55.5 Points (+186)
With three bets featuring plus-money odds combined into one parlay, there is massive upside for this wager that I think is feasible.
For starters, the 49ers won in Seattle earlier this season and only gave up 13 points in each of their games against the Seahawks, so a San Francisco win isn’t that far-fetched.
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Meanwhile, the Texans are also capable of winning on the road because they have a defense that will give C.J. Stroud a chance to win the game in the fourth quarter.
Finally, I love the over in the Rams vs Bears game so much that I bumped it up by seven points to add even more juice to this parlay.
Best Same-Game Parlay for the Divisional Round
Rams vs Bears SGP (+248)
- Puka Nacua: Anytime Touchdown (-115)
- Puka Nacua: 8+ Receptions (-115)
- Puka Nacua: 100+ Receiving Yards (-110)
Let’s call this parlay the Puka Nacua special, as well as my NFL pick of the day.
The Rams’ wideout had 10 catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns (one rushing) last week against a Carolina defense that’s more formidable than the one Los Angeles will face this week in Chicago.
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If Nacua can replicate last week’s production against a weaker defensive team, he should have no problem hitting this three-leg parlay.
In fact, eight catches for 100 yards would be a relatively modest output compared to what Nacua has done over the past two months, so I feel good about this parlay winning.
