NFL Week 12 Odds: Building the Best Parlay for Sunday's Games

Heading into Sunday, Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season will already have four completed games. That's because three matchups took place on Thanksgiving, then the Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are facing off in the inaugural Black Friday contest.

Only 11 games are scheduled for Sunday, but there are still plenty of intriguing matchups on the slate. And for bettors, there are plenty of odds and lines to potentially wager on.

With that in mind, here's a three-leg parlay for Sunday's action that could possibly be quite profitable. All odds and lines are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.

Let's start this parlay off by betting on a slight underdog who perhaps should be favored instead. The Texans (6-4) are on a three-game winning streak, and they already own a win over the Jaguars, having notched a 37-17 victory in Jacksonville during Week 3.

That win marked Houston's first victory of the season. Since then, the team has gotten better, largely in part due to the continued progress made by rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Over the past three weeks, Stroud has passed for 1,162 yards and accounted for nine touchdowns (eight passing and one rushing). The 22-year-old Ohio State product should excel again in Week 12 vs. the Jaguars, whom he had success against in Week 3 (20-for-30 for 280 yards and two touchdowns).

This game could be more competitive than the previous meeting between these AFC South rivals. However, expect Houston to prevail again.

Neither of these AFC North rivals has a high-powered offense. Cincinnati has put up more yards and points than Pittsburgh, but quarterback Joe Burrow is out for the rest of the season due to a right wrist injury.

However, 36 total points isn't a lot. And even though the Bengals and Steelers aren't offensive juggernauts, they should be able to combine to get to that total on Sunday.

Cincinnati still has some offensive playmakers, such as wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and running back Joe Mixon, and new QB Jake Browning could play better than expected. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada this week and may get a boost from mixing things up a bit on that side of the ball.

There won't be a ton of points scored in this contest. But there will be enough put on the scoreboard to clear this low over/under mark.

The Chiefs came out of their bye week and lost at home to the Eagles on Monday night. It's the second time they've lost in a span of three games. So it's time for Kansas City to have a get-right week, and it's coming at a bad time for Las Vegas.

This AFC West rivalry matchup has been one-sided in recent years. The Chiefs have won five straight meetings with the Raiders and 10 of the past 11.

While Kansas City is one of the best teams in the NFL, Las Vegas is having a tough season that has already resulted in the firings of general manager Dave Ziegler and head coach Josh McDaniels. The Raiders are 5-6 and coming off a loss to the Dolphins.

It shouldn't be tough for Kansas City to turn this game into a blowout. It should easily clear the 8.5-point spread and will likely win by double digits on the road.

By combining these three bets into a parlay, the odds become +642 (bet $100 to win $642). There's some risk involved with each leg, but it could become a lucrative wager.

As long as the Texans and Chiefs both play up to their potential, those parts of the bet should be safe. It'll then come down to whether the Steelers and Bengals can have enough offensive success to clear the over.

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