NFL Same Game Parlays: Raiders vs. Saints (Week 3)
The Week 3 slate is packed with exciting matchups, which opens up opportunities we can leverage for positive returns. Without any further preamble, let's jump into our favorite NFL same game parlays (SGPs) for Week 3’s Sunday slate. Here’s our favorite NFL same game parlay and picks for Raiders vs. Saints.
NFL Week 3 Same Game Parlays & Picks: Raiders vs. Saints
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Las Vegas Raiders @ New Orleans Saints
Leg 1: Las Vegas Raiders +3 (+102)
On to what is most likely going to be one of the more underrated contests of the day, the Raiders make their way to New Orleans to take on the Saints. The Raiders are shocking the AFC West with two wins in their first two games. Preseason projections had Las Vegas winning about six games. Having a brother who is a die-hard Raider fan means that, unfortunately, I'm quite in tune with the team. I kept putting money on the team all offseason to exceed that total. Sportsbooks were putting too much stock in Kirk Cousins, and not enough in the numerous additions to the defense. And here we are...
Las Vegas is fresh off a divisional battle against the Chargers where the Raiders looked dominant from the very start. Los Angeles scored 14 points and threw for only 183 yards. The Raiders have held their opponents to 14 points or fewer in both games this season, which has been a key to their success. Las Vegas has reached the quarterback for a loss of yards on eight plays in only two games. We will take Raiders +3.
Leg 2: Devaughn Vele 25+ Receiving Yards (-499)
Devaughn Vele may not be putting up the eye-popping numbers as teammate Chris Olave. However, Vele continues to cover his yardage threshold, and we do not really need anything that substantial. Vele is averaging 66.5 receiving yards per game and has produced over 60 yards in each contest. The Saints receiver has been targeted on 15 plays, with at least seven targets in each game. Vele is averaging 11.1 yards per reception and has at least five catches in each contest.
Leg 3: Juwan Johnson 25+ Receiving Yards (-219)
As is the case with Devaughn Vele, Juwan Johnson is also a reliable source of lower receiving yard totals. Johnson has caught seven passes for 120 yards and is averaging 17 yards per reception. Johnson is gaining a huge chunk of yards and, based on what we have seen, would only need two receptions to clear 25+ yards. Johnson has recorded at least 54 yards in each game this season,
Parlay Odds: +214
NFL Week 3 Same Game Parlay Strategy
By Week 3, early-season trends are starting to draw attention, but a two-game sample can still be misleading. Before building an NFL same game parlay, look beyond a player's recent box scores. Consider how they earned their opportunities, what could change in this matchup and whether the available line reflects their current role.
Focus on Opportunity, Not Just Results
A receiver can post a big Week 2 total on only a handful of targets, while another can draw steady volume without a touchdown. Check routes, targets, carries and playing time to see which performances have a better chance of repeating. Those details can help you identify a prop worth building around.
Check How Each Leg Affects the Others
Imagine the conditions needed for your first pick to win, then test every additional leg against them. If you expect an underdog to trail and throw often, its quarterback's passing attempts and a receiver's catches might fit together. A rushing over for that same team may need a different kind of game. Related outcomes can strengthen your reasoning, though they do not automatically make the parlay a good price.
Compare the Payout to the Risk
Once you have a short list of legs, review the combined odds before placing the wager. Same game parlay pricing accounts for relationships between selections, so a logical combination is not necessarily a bargain. If an extra leg adds little value to the payout, leave it off and keep the ticket centered on your strongest Week 3 read.