NFL Week 8 parlay: Let’s make some money

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We were perfect in Week 7. Unfortunately, it was on the wrong side as we went 0-4.

The Washington Commanders (-2.5), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5), Green Bay Packers (-1) let us down, losing by a combined 12 points. Plus, we came up short on our bonus play, being the Over (52) in the Miami Dolphins–Philadelphia Eagles game.

Not to be discouraged, we’re back at it.

After looking at BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL Week 8 odds, here’s our latest “Let’s make some money” NFL parlay bet to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL Week 8: 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 9:55 a.m. ET. All games on Sunday and ET unless noted.

Leg 1: EAGLES -6.5 (-110) at Commanders – 1 p.m. (FOX)

This, as always, is a tough matchup.

As 10-point home favorites in Week 4, the Eagles (6-1) barely prevailed 34-31 after being taken to overtime by the Commanders in their 1st meeting of the season.

Washington (3-4) is coming off a gutting 14-7 loss as a 3-point road favorite at the New York Giants. The Commanders defense allowed the Giants offense to score its first TD in the last 4 games in posting its first 2-TD home game this season.

Washington QB Sam Howell has been sacked a league-high 40 times for 267 yards, also an NFL worst. Howell is the first QB since David Carr in 2002 to be sacked at least 40 times in the first 7 games of a season.

The Eagles pass rush has been able to get to opposing quarterbacks early and often, tied for 3rd in the NFL with 24 sacks. With the Eagles having the No. 1-ranked rush defense, holding opponents to 62.9 yards per game, the Commanders will be forced to move the ball through the air.

In the Week 4 game, Howell threw for 290 yards as the Eagles were dealing with injuries to their secondary. Philadelphia is healthier now. Plus, it acquired S Kevin Byard from the Tennessee Titans for even more re-enforcement.

Philadelphia’s offense, which just put up 31 points against Miami in a 14-point win as a 3-point favorite, is starting to find itself after a slow start to the season. Even if Philly only scores 24 Sunday, it could still win a game like the 24-8 victory it had last season at Washington.

The Philly defense will be the key unit vs. Washington. If it can get to Howell the way all other defenses have in 2023, laying 6.5 points will not be a sweat to start off our parlay.

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Leg 2: Saints at Colts OVER 43.5 (-110) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

In a season of Under plays hitting, we’re bucking the trend and going with the Over in New Orleans (3-4) at Indianapolis (3-4).

The Saints offense has been less than good. It only averages 19.0 points per game, ranking 21st in the league. But the cure should be facing a Colts defense that has allowed 27.3 PPG, which ranks 30th.

On the other side of the tape, the Saints defense has been elite. It ranks 7th in least points allowed per game (18.1) The Colts offense, though, has been scoring at will, averaging 25.4 PPG to rank 6th.

This will be an offensive game as the host Colts and the visiting Saints are used to playing indoors. Expect a track meet with the home team leading the way to an Over.

Don’t worry about New Orleans’ 1-6 O/U record. The Colts are 5-2 O/U, including last Sunday when it was able to torch a top-ranked Cleveland Browns defense in a 39-38 loss — Cleveland leads the NFL in least yards allowed at 243.0 yards per game.

The O/U line has climbed a point since Tuesday. If it stays below 44, TAKE THE OVER.

Leg 3: RAMS +6.5 (-110) at Cowboys – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Cowboys (4-2) return after a bye week following a mediocre 20-17 win — as 1.5-point road favorites — at an equally mediocre Los Angeles Chargers team in Week 6. While it was a much-needed win following a 42-10 loss at the San Francisco 49ers in Week 5, it did nothing to install confidence in Dallas or in QB Dak Prescott.

While the Rams (3-4) come in after a bad 24-17 home loss as 3.5-point favorites to the Steelers, QB Matthew Stafford has proved himself healthy in 2023. With WR Cooper Kupp also now healthy, the Rams offense will rely on the pass game.

Despite CB Trevon Diggs out for the season, the Cowboys pass defense has remained stellar, ranking 3rd in the NFL at 177.0 yards per game allowed. For the Rams, Stafford has led the team to 253.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 7th.

With Kupp and rookie WR Puka Nacua turning into one of the elite receiving duos in the NFL, Dallas will find it tough to limit L.A’s explosive pass game. If the Rams can get anything out of a battered and bruised run game, they will win the game outright. Getting them at +6.5 POINTS is excellent value.

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

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Leg 4-*: RAVENS -8.5 (-110) at Cardinals – 4:25 p.m. (CBS)

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

The Ravens (5-2) defeated the Detroit Lions 38-6 in a game which was not even that close in Week 7 — Baltimore was a 3-point home favorite. QB Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offense dominated the entirety of the game and left no doubt by leading 28-0 at halftime.

Arizona (1-6) started the season 3-0 against the spread and 1-2 straight up, but the Cardinals are 0-4 ATS and SU in their last 4 games, losing each by 10 points or more. QB Kyler Murray, out since the start of the season as he recovers from an ACL injury, has been activated to practice but will not return this week.

The Ravens will be able to hold down Arizona QB Josh Dobbs after holding down Lions QB Jared Goff in Week 7.

Laying 8.5 points is a substantial number, but it will only go up before kickoff. Get it now and avoid the late rush.

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

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