The 2025 NFL season has nearly arrived. As the players go through training camp and prepare for the upcoming season, DraftKings Sportbooks users should be preparing as well. There are constantly new markets emerging to give you new ways to back whatever team or player you desire. At the top of the list of popular ways to get involved in the action are the same game parlays.
This article will break down how to build an NFL same-game parlay ahead of the 2025 season.
What are Same-Game Parlays?
A parlay is when a bet is placed that has two or more bets combined into one wager. For the bet to cash, it requires all legs to be successful. In contrast to a straight bet in which just one result is dependent on its outcome, every wager involved must cash as placed for the parlay to reach its payout. This results in the odds growing at a variable rate, with it inherently carrying more risk because of the multiple factors.
Parlays can involve spreads, moneyline, game totals, or individual player props. The distinction with same-game parlays is that all of the action occurs in the same matchup. DraftKings also frequently offers odds boosts for same-game parlays that are worth keeping an eye out for. You simply log onto DraftKings Sportsbook, select all the bets that you wish to add, and the odds are generated for you for what a successful payout would be. This can involve as many different legs as you desire, but must hold at least two in the same matchup for it to be a same-game parlay.
Building NFL Same-Game Parlays
All odds are live for the NFL season, and you can begin putting together same-game parlays ahead of the season’s kickoff. You can check out the most popular parlays on DK Network here to see which bets are catching other users’ eyes.
The NFL season will kick off on September 4th in a matchup between the defending Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles and their NFC East rival Dallas Cowboys. The Eagles enter as seven-point favorites and -340 on the moneyline for the matchup. You can also check out all Week 1 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook here.
As an example, I am backing the Eagles to cover the seven-point spread at the -110 odds. In addition, I will add Jalen Hurts to score an anytime touchdown (-130 odds) and Saquon Barkley to rush for 100+ yards (-120 odds). Individually, none of these bets hold odds better than -110. However, when combined, this comes out to +305 odds.
You can also use alternate lines if you have an itch about a player having a particularly good game to improve your potential payout. For example, I expect Dallas’ game plan to be stacking the box against Saquon Barkley and forcing Jalen Hurts to throw the football. In this same-game parlay, I will back Hurts to throw for 275+ yards at +396 odds on DraftKings Sportsbook. In addition, I am adding A.J. Brown to score an anytime touchdown at +135 odds. Dallas will need to move the football and put up some points to keep the game competitive, and George Pickens holds some intriguing value as a new part of the Cowboys’ offensive attack. I am backing Pickens to get off to a strong start to his Dallas tenure by recording 80+ receiving yards at +185 odds. When combining these three wagers, the same-game parlay odds come out to +2000.
You can also create same-game parlays across other sports as well as parlays that involve multiple games. But the same game parlay market is especially lucrative on DraftKings and allows you to keep your eye on a few different factors when watching the same matchup. It should also be noted that some markets cannot be combined, and the odds are always subject to change.
You can also follow along and tail the top bets in the DK Network betting group.
