NFL Week 14 Odds: Building the Best Parlay for Sunday's Games
The NFL Week 14 slate is filled with intriguing matchups, and many could be as competitive as Thursday night's contest. The New England Patriots held on to defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18 in the week's opener.
Next, there will be 12 matchups on Sunday, followed by two more on Monday night. One of the marquee games of the week is a Sunday afternoon AFC clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs, two of the conference's top teams in recent years.
Before Week 14 play resumes, here's a breakdown of a three-leg parlay for Sunday's action that could work out well for bettors. All odds and lines are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Over 43.5 Total Points in Lions-Bears (-108)
The over/under total for this NFC North matchup seems a bit low, as the Lions have a high-powered offense and the Bears have shown an ability to at least hold their own at times. So it wouldn't be surprising to see the division rivals combine for at least 44 points.
Since its Week 9 bye, Detroit has scored more than 30 points in three of its four games. That included a Week 11 meeting with Chicago in which the Lions tallied 31 points.
However, the Lions only won that game by five points, coming from behind to beat the Bears 31-26. And even though that occurred at the weather-controlled Ford Field, these teams could still have plenty of offensive success Sunday at Soldier Field.
It's highly likely that Detroit will win this matchup again. Expect both teams to put up a good bit of offense, though.
Raiders (+3) over Vikings (-112)
The Vikings won each of their first two games in which Joshua Dobbs started at quarterback, but they've lost each of the past two. Minnesota was defeated by Denver and Chicago prior to its Week 13 bye.
Like the Vikings, the Raiders are also coming off a bye and aiming to snap a two-game losing streak. But the difference is that Las Vegas is more likely to do so while playing at home Sunday.
Dobbs has thrown five interceptions over the past two weeks, so the Raiders' defense has the potential to capitalize on the turnover-prone QB. That should help Las Vegas (which has stayed competitive in its recent games) make things interesting, especially if its offense is capable of having success against Minnesota's defense.
Don't be surprised if the Raiders are victorious as an underdog or lose by only one or two points. Take them with the extra three points for this matchup.
Over 49 Total Points in Bills-Chiefs (-108)
When the Bills and the Chiefs face off, there's always the potential for a high-scoring shootout. Both teams have offenses that are loaded with top talent, and that is again the case heading into this year's Week 14 matchup.
Both teams are hungry for wins, too. Buffalo has lost three of its past four games, falling to Philadelphia 37-34 in overtime prior to its Week 13 bye. Kansas City has lost three of its past five games and is coming off a 27-19 defeat at Green Bay.
Even though neither team is as dominant as it has been in recent years, there are plenty of stars on both sides. Plus, Bills QB Josh Allen and Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes both have the potential to take over games at any point.
Expect this matchup to yield 50 or more points. And it wouldn't be too surprising if it ended up much higher.
3-Leg Parlay (+602)
By combining these three bets, the odds become +602 (bet $10 to win $60.20). And it should be a fun parlay to root for on Sunday.
Bettors who place this wager can cheer for the over in two potentially high-scoring matchups, while also pulling for the Raiders to notch an upset win.
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