The NFL gave bettors a present this Holiday season — a chance to win back some of the money spent on presents with three NFL games on Christmas Day.
Nothing says happy holidays like an NFL on Christmas Day parlay!
So, sit back, tell the kids to pick up all the wrapping paper and check out these NFL on Christmas Day parlays.
NFL on Christmas Day parlays
If you embraced the holiday spirit and spent more than you should have on presents, you may be open to the substantial risk that comes with betting on parlays. The house always has an edge, but it is even more significant regarding parlays.
So, when putting money down on them, do what you can to minimize your risk. Rather than add another leg and go for the massive payday, keep your parlays short (two or three legs).
Let’s review a few parlays using the NFL on Christmas Day games.
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Chiefs-Raiders: First scoring play — KC touchdown +106Giants-Eagles: First scoring play — PHI touchdown +105Parlay odds +322
The Chiefs have not been the dominant team fans know and love this season, but this is the perfect game for them to regain that mojo. The Raiders got on the board first when these two teams played a few weeks ago.
But Kansas City has something to prove. They may not score on their first or second drive, but with a chance to lock up the division, they will bring their A-game.
Mahomes should get the offense on track early and start the scoring off with a KC touchdown.
Philadelphia will turn a corner this week against a Giants team they have dominated in recent years, having won 12 of the last 14 meetings.
Jalen Hurts got the Eagles on the board with a touchdown on the opening drive last week, and it would not be shocking to see him do it again this week.
A $100 wager will result in a $422 payday, your stake plus $322 in winnings.
NFL on Christmas parlay No. 2 (BetRivers)
Chiefs-Raiders: Kansas City to win both halves +123Ravens-49ers: Win first half — Ravens +150Parlay odds: +458
The Chiefs are not putting up points like they did in recent years, but they are still one of the best teams in football. With some help from the defense against a poor Raiders offense, Patrick Mahomes should be able to take control of this game early.
With the playoffs coming up, Andy Reid will want to work out as many kinks as possible. So, don’t expect the Chiefs to take their foot off the gas in the second half.
Baltimore and San Francisco are among the top-scoring first-half teams in the NFL, but they also have the top two scoring defenses (Ravens No. 1 — 16.1 PPG; 49ers No. 2 — 16.7 PPG).
This one could easily go either way, but we like the Ravens at plus-money odds to lead at the half.
A $100 wager will result in a $558 payday, your stake plus $458 in winnings.
NFL on Xmas Day same-game parlay No. 3 (FanDuel)
Jalen Hurts, anytime first-half touchdown +155Saquon Barkley, anytime touchdown +125Same-game parlay odds: +438
While most teams try to protect their quarterback from taking hits, the Eagles have no issue calling on Jalen Hurts’ number when the team gets in the red zone.
Hurts has recorded seven rushing touchdowns in the first half this season, and it would not be shocking to see him make it eight against the Giants.
Tommy DeVito has been on fire in recent weeks and will get to face an Eagles defense ranked 28th against the pass and has allowed 30 passing touchdowns this year.
Barkley has more receiving touchdowns than rushing this season (four to three, two of each with DeVito at quarterback). With a chance to show up a struggling division rival, we like Barkley’s chances of finding the end zone this week.
A $100 wager will result in a $538 payday, your stake plus $438 in winnings.