NFL Week 3 parlay: Let’s make some money

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If the Los Angeles Chargers had not blown the game at the Tennessee Titans last Sunday, we would have been looking at a nice payday in Week 2. Instead, we look to get on track in Week 3 with another parlay play.

After looking at BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL Week 3 odds, here is our “Let’s make some money” NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

There are some games which look extremely enticing. Does this make them too enticing? Quite possibly. But nevertheless, we will find some great plays to make in Week 3 as we continue our hunt for a winning parlay.

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NFL Week 3: Let’s make some money parlay

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:02 a.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.

Leg 1: Chargers at Vikings OVER 54 (-110) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

Neither of these teams can play a lick of defense and both have solid offenses.

Although the number of 54 reflects that the books are aware, it is still not high enough to scare me away.

After re-emerging in Week 2 with 2 TDs against the Titans, Chargers WR Keenan Allen will find success again against a middling Vikings secondary.

If teammate RB Austin Ekeler can return for this game, it will just be one more dynamic weapon for QB Justin Herbert to use.

For Minnesota, WR Justin Jefferson is off to another pro bowl-season start and rookie Jordan Addison is fitting in nicely, replacing Adam Thielen, who is now with the Carolina Panthers.

Mr. consistency Kirk Cousins is currently the QB 1 for fantasy. This means he is throwing the ball quite a bit — and through 2 weeks, the Chargers have allowed the most passing yards (666) in the league. They were torched for 466 passing yards and 3 TDs by Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa in a 36-34 Week 1 home loss.

Cousins will find it just as easy to throw on the Chargers. This should allow Vikings RB Alexander Mattison to break out of his early season funk — he’s had no more than 34 rushing yards in a game so far.

The number is high, but I like OVER 54 (-110) it to start off the 1st leg of this parlay.

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Leg 2: Texans at Jaguars OVER 44 (-110) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

Jacksonville was held to 9 points in a Week 2 home loss (17-9) to the Kansas City Chiefs. With DT Chris Jones and TE Travis Kelce playing after sitting out the opener for the Chiefs, the Jaguars came in on the short end of the stick in that matchup.

While Jacksonville WRs Calvin Ridley and Christian Kirk are good, they had bad games against K.C.

The Texans are better than a season ago but will still not provide a solid challenge for the improved Jaguars and QB Trevor Lawrence.

Houston QB C.J. Stroud threw his 1st career TDs (2) in a 31-20 Week 2 loss to the Indianapolis Colts and WR Nico Collins had a game-high 146 yards with a score on 7 receptions.

The Texans offense, while not elite, will do its part as the Jaguars come back to life against a division opponent.

Both teams should get Over 20. I like OVER 44 (-110) in this one.

Leg 3: Colts at RAVENS -7.5 (-110) – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Ravens surprised everyone by going into Cincinnati and leaving with a 27-24 Week 2 victory. While WR Odell Beckham Jr. left the game with a groin injury and RB J.K. Dobbins out with a season-ending injury suffered in Week 1, the Ravens were still able to defeat a talented team in the Bengals. The Ravens now return home to battle the injured Colts, who could be without QB Anthony Richardson — still in the concussion protocol as of Wednesday.

Indianapolis will be without disgruntled RB Jonathan Taylor and will be forced to start QB Gardner Minshew. While Minshew has starting experience and the Ravens have been playing good defense to start the season, the Colts will find it difficult to find any success in this game.

If and when Richardson is officially ruled out, this line could move up to 9 or 10. Getting it now at 7.5 will be the best number you can get. So, get the value now and don’t wait for the number to rise.

Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $59.58 (payout = $69.58).

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Leg 4-*: Broncos at DOLPHINS -6.5 (-110) – 1 p.m. (CBS)

*-If you want to add a 4th play to this parlay:

The Dolphins are off to a 2-0 start with Tagovailoa leading the NFL with 715 passing yards and RB Raheem Mostert rushing for 158 yards on 28 carries. The offense in Miami can now say it is not just a rush offense, which bodes well in this matchup with WRs Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle taking on a struggling Denver secondary.

After jumping out to a 21-3 advantage at home against the Washington Commanders in Week 2, Denver blew the lead and lost 35-33. QB Russell Wilson has continued to flail about in the offense and coach Sean Payton has a lot of work to do if he wants to get the Broncos to a winning record in the next few seasons.

Miami will provide the toughest challenge yet for Denver. Not just because the Dolphins have the most offensive talent the Broncos have faced, but also due to this being the first road game for Denver. Plus, it will be hot and muggy in Miami — quite different from what Denver dealt with in its first 2 games, which were both at home.

Miami should be pumped for its home opener and 6.5 points is not enough to scare me off. Look for MIAMI -6.5 (-110) to win easily here.

Parlay payout: Bet $10 to profit $122.83 (payout = $132.83).

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