Betting options are more limited with just six games on Wild Card Weekend.
But that’s not going to stop us from creating NFL Wild Card parlay bets.
We’ve taken a close look at all six matchups and come up with some excellent parlay opportunities for the first weekend of the NFL playoffs.
All NFL odds used for these NFL Wild Card parlays are current as of Friday, Jan. 9, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Best NFL Wild Card Parlays
Wild Card Best Parlay: Panthers +10.5 + Packers-Bears Over 44.5 + Chargers +3.5 (+569)
Wild Card Longshot Parlay: Bears ML + Jaguars ML + Steelers ML (+808)
Wild Card Same Game Parlay: Jaguars +7.5 + Bills +7.5 + Trevor Lawrence 220+ Pass Yards + Josh Allen 220+ Pass Yards (+300)
Best NFL Wild Card Weekend Parlay
NFL Wild Card Best Parlay (+569)
- Panthers +10.5 (-115) vs Rams
- Packers @ Bears: Over 44.5 Points (-112)
- Chargers +3.5 (-112) @ Patriots
This week’s games aren’t easy to pick, but here are the three picks I like the most packaged into my best NFL Wild Card parlay.
First, the Panthers may be the biggest underdog of the weekend, but they’re not going to make it easy on the Rams, especially since they’re 5-2 against the spread as home underdogs this year.
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Next, a porous Chicago defense facing a Green Bay defense that’s been hurt by injuries should lead to a shootout between these fierce rivals, especially now that Jordan Love is healthy.
Finally, the Chargers have the type of defense that can give Drake Maye trouble in his first playoff start, making this a close game that could easily be decided by a field goal.
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Best Longshot NFL Wild Card Parlay
NFL Wild Card Longshot Parlay (+808)
- Bears Moneyline (+105) vs Packers
- Jaguars Moneyline (-108) vs Bills
- Steelers Moneyline (+130) vs Texans
If you want tons of value but with a realistic chance to hit, package the moneylines of three of the home underdogs together.
First, the Packers have lost four in a row and haven’t won since Micah Parsons got hurt, so taking Chicago as a home underdog makes sense.
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Next, the Jaguars have won eight in a row and went 7-1 against the spread at home during the regular season, making them a smarter bet than the inconsistent Bills.
Finally, the Steelers have confidence and momentum after barely making the playoffs, but more importantly, they have more playoff experience and pedigree with Aaron Rodgers and Mike Tomlin, so it’s worth taking a chance on Pittsburgh at home.
Best Same-Game Parlay for Wild Card Weekend
Bills vs Jaguars SGP (+300)
- Jaguars +7.5 (-343)
- Bills +7.5 (-363)
- Josh Allen: 220+ Passing Yards (-147)
- Trevor Lawrence: 220+ Passing Yards (-171)
This same-game parlay is my NFL pick of the day, and it’s actually quite simple.
With this game being too close to call, bet on this being a one-score game by taking both teams +7.5 points.
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Also, this matchup should bring out the best in both quarterbacks, as Trevor Lawrence has been lights out for the past two months, while Josh Allen always rises to the occasion during the playoffs.
It wouldn’t be surprising to see both quarterbacks carry their teams and reach at least 220 passing yards.
