Week 8 NFL Parlay Picks: How to Get 86-1 Odds with a 5-Leg Parlay for Free

• Week 8 of the NFL season still features another 15 games, meaning plenty of options for NFL parlay legs
• I am betting two different NFL parlays this Sunday
• See my longshot 86-1 odds NFL parlay and my higher-probability NFL parlay below

It’s time for another week of NFL parlay picks! My longshot parlay from last week was a dud, and injury robbed me of my higher-probability parlay too. With the betting gods owing me one after last week, I’m back in Week 8 with two more NFL parlays that I feel really good about!

After looking through all of the NFL betting lines for Week 8, I have constructed one longshot NFL parlay and one higher-probability NFL parlay that I’m playing. I have included some brief analysis on each pick from both parlays under the corresponding tables below.

Longshot Week 8 NFL Parlay

I put this parlay together at every major sports betting app with the intent of shopping for the best price, and found DraftKings to be the sportsbook with the best payout. A couple of the sportsbooks only do receiving yards in multiples of 25, and I didn’t want to do Evan Engram at 75+.

A $5 bet on my longshot NFL parlay would potentially profit $432.58. Here’s a quick rundown on why I like each of the five legs in this longshot parlay.

When healthy, Evan Engram is one of Trevor Lawrence’s favorite targets. Since returning from a four-game absence due to injury, Engram has been targeted 15 times and has caught every one of those targets, totaling 137 yards across two games. He was a little bit quieter last week in Jacksonville’s blowout win over the Patriots, but Lawrence only threw 20 passes in the game. I think Lawrence will be forced into throwing a lot more against the Packers, who will be able to take advantage of Jacksonville’s awful pass defense. With extra opportunities, I think Engram for 60+ receiving yards is a great bet. The Jags TE has actually gone for 60+ receiving yards in six of his last nine games.

The second leg of this parlay is AJ Brown for 90+ receiving yards. This is a total he has eclipsed in two of three games this season, with his most recent game against the Giants being the only one he came up short (89 yards). In a Week 8 matchup against a Bengals team who not only scores points, but gives up points too, Brown should see more than the five targets from last week. I suspect Philadelphia comes in building a game plan around attacking the lousy Bengals secondary with Brown.

AJ Brown in single coverage this season —

• 16 targets
• 16 receptions
• 325 yards
• 3 TDs
• 158.3 rating when targetedpic.twitter.com/2h9Z4SIW6D

— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) October 24, 2024

Cedric Tillman for 50+ receiving yards is the third leg of this NFL parlay. Tillman broke out last week, in what was Cleveland’s first game since trading Amari Cooper. The second-year wide receiver was targeted 12 times, second-most on the team, in the game and he turned the opportunities into eight catches for 81 yards. Two of those targets came from Jameis Winston, who will start for the Browns in Week 8, and Tillman hauled in one of them for 25 yards. With a much more serviceable QB under center, I like Tillman to continue having success, especially this Sunday against a Ravens defense that has allowed the most passing yards in the NFL. They’re also the best in the league against the run, so I don’t expect we’ll see Cleveland waste many plays running the ball, nor do I think they would have that luxury anyways.

Next up is the Panthers’ team total to be under 10.5 points. The Broncos defense that Carolina will face on Sunday has allowed the third-fewest points in the NFL, as well as the third-fewest yards. The Panthers have scored the fifth-fewest points in the league with the fourth-fewest total yards. But to make matters worse for Carolina, they’ll be sending Bryce Young out in Week 8, as Andy Dalton is recovering from an injury suffered in a car crash earlier this week. In the two games Young started this season, they scored 10 points against the Saints and three points against the Chargers. They totaled less than 200 yards of total offense in both of those games. I’m also not sure Bo Nix and the Broncos offense can put enough points on the board to allow for garbage time late in the game.

The final leg is a D’Andre Swift anytime TD, which I cover thoroughly in my Week 8 NFL TD picks.

Higher-Probability Week 8 NFL Parlay

My three-leg higher-probability parlay is best played at FanDuel for +125 odds. You can play this parlay as is at just about any sportsbook, but all the other come with a slightly worse payout.

The first two legs of this parlay are both alternate spreads. The first is Lions -6.5. I think Detroit is covering the actual spread in their game, so feel very good about this alt spread. We want to get through seven, which is a significant number in football, and we are achieving that with -6.5. Tennessee is a very bad team whose defense is overrated, in my opinion. Their offense won’t be able to get much done against a good Detroit defense.

The second alt spread is Jets -2.5. The goal here was to get through three, which is another significant number in football. I don’t see how the Jets could botch this one. New England is playing awful football and they’re less than a week removed from London. This is New York’s chance to start getting things right.

Jordan Love for 200+ passing yards has been a near certainty in his time as the Packers QB. Love has accomplished this in 16 straight regular season games, and 19 of his 22 regular season starts over the last two years. This Sunday he gets a bad Jaguars defense that’s giving up the third-most net yards per pass attempt. Jacksoville’s offense has also started to put things together a little, which only helps ensure Love is forced into enough passing situations.

Week 8 of the NFL season is upon us, and that means it’s time to start thinking about your parlay picks. Parlay betting is a popular way for sports bettors to increase their potential winnings by combining multiple bets into one larger bet. And with the right picks, you can turn a small wager into a big payday.

One way to maximize your potential winnings is by placing a 5-leg parlay bet. A 5-leg parlay involves picking the winners of five different games, and if all five of your picks are correct, you can win big. In fact, with odds of 86-1, a successful 5-leg parlay can turn a $10 bet into an $860 payday.

But how do you pick the right games for your parlay? Here are some tips to help you make the most of your Week 8 NFL parlay picks:

1. Do Your Research: Before placing your parlay bet, take the time to research each game and consider factors such as injuries, recent performance, and head-to-head matchups. This will help you make more informed decisions when selecting your picks.

2. Look for Value: When picking games for your parlay, look for value in the odds. Don’t just pick the favorites – consider underdogs that have a good chance of winning. By finding value in the odds, you can increase your potential payout if your picks are correct.

3. Consider Teasers: If you’re not confident in all of your picks, consider using a teaser bet to adjust the point spread in your favor. Teasers allow you to adjust the point spread for each game in your parlay, increasing your chances of winning.

4. Use a Parlay Calculator: Before placing your bet, use a parlay calculator to determine your potential payout based on the odds and the amount of your wager. This will help you understand the potential risk and reward of your parlay bet.

5. Take Advantage of Free Bets: Many sportsbooks offer promotions and bonuses that allow you to place parlay bets for free. Take advantage of these offers to increase your potential winnings without risking any of your own money.

By following these tips, you can increase your chances of success with your Week 8 NFL parlay picks and potentially score big with 86-1 odds. So do your research, look for value, consider teasers, use a parlay calculator, and take advantage of free bets to make the most of your parlay betting experience. Good luck!