Picking the best Week 2 NFL parlay bet that could turn $10 into $100
I have nobody to blame but myself. I should have known better than to trust the Cleveland Browns to win a football game. It’s been a loooooong time since they’ve consistently been able to do so, but that didn’t stop me from including them in my Week 1 parlay.
It was the only game I missed. The Bills pulled off the “upset” over the Jets. The Chiefs easily covered in Jacksonville. The Eagles and Ravens took care of business against bad teams. The Saints pulled it out late against the Texans. We were one Cleveland win away from turning $10 into $114.
Let’s take another crack at it … here is the $100 NFL parlay of Week 2
Point spreads
Colts (+3) over Titans
This line is an overreaction to what the Titans did in Cleveland on Sunday. Well, I don’t think Tennessee is going to have a plus-3 turnover margin again and their opponents aren’t going to commit 18 penalties either. And if it weren’t for three uncharacteristic misses by Adam Vinatieri, Indy would have beaten one of the better AFC teams on the road in Week 1. The Colts are the better team and they’re getting points. I’m taking them.
Confidence level: 8/10
Cowboys (-4.5) over Redskins
The Cowboys looked GOOD. Sure, it was the Giants. But the Redskins are the Redskins, so it’s not like Dallas is getting a huge step up in competition this week. Washington’s defense was exposed in the second half in Philly, and Cowboys offensive coordinator Kellen Moore will able to exploit those weaknesses. The Cowboys will win by a touchdown.
Confidence level: 8.5/10
Money lines
Patriots (-2000) over Dolphins
I mean, why not? It’s free money.
Confidence level: 10/10
Ravens (-270) over Cardinals
The Cardinals needed a furious comeback just to tie with the Lions at home. Now they’re traveling across the country for a 10:00 AM PST start against one of the nastiest defenses I saw in Week 1. And the Cardinals offensive line is a mess? This will be an easy victory for Baltimore.
Confidence level: 10/10
Chiefs (-310) over Raiders
The Raiders looked good on Monday night. I’m not going to deny that, but Derek Carr is not keeping up with Patrick Mahomes. I can see Oakland putting up some points in this one, which is why I’m avoiding the spread. But Andy’s Reid crew should have no problem ripping through the Raiders defense.
Confidence level: 9/10
Broncos (+125) over Bears
I know what you’re thinking: The Bears were a playoff team a year ago, and the Broncos looked awful in Week 1. Well, have you ever looked at Denver’s home record in September? They don’t lose! It’s one of the great home-field advantages in the NFL. Teams are still getting into shape at this point in the season and the Denver altitude does not help.
Confidence level: 7/10