NFL Betting: DraftKings Offers $200 Bonus and Free NBA League Pass for Week 8

DraftKings is offering new users $200 in bonus bets and three months of free NBA League Pass this week. The promotion requires a minimum wager of $5, which must be settled within 21 days to activate the offer.

The deal coincides with the start of Week 8 in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers will host the Green Bay Packers on Thursday Night Football. SportsLine expert Sia Nejad recommends backing Green Bay to win and cover the 3.5-point spread. He noted that the Packers are in a good position against a vulnerable Panthers defense, particularly after the addition of running back Josh Jacobs. Nejad observed that Green Bay has faced some self-inflicted issues and questionable officiating recently but expects them to perform well offensively against a squad exposed by Tampa Bay.

The SportsLine Projection Model suggests value on the Under 46.5 total points. The model projects this outcome in 56% of its 10,000 simulations. The Under has hit in four consecutive Packers games, during which their defense allowed an average of 13.5 points per game. Green Bay held Detroit to 20 points last week, despite the Lions possessing the second-highest scoring offense in the league at 30.7 points per game. The Under is 5-2 in Packers games and 3-3 in Panthers games this season. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has had inconsistent performances, including a game last week where he threw for 163 yards and two interceptions while Carolina scored only 13 points.

SportsLine expert Alex Selesnick, also known as PropStarz, recommends a player prop on Panthers receiver Jalen Coker. He suggests betting the Under 61.5 total receiving yards. Selesnick stated that Coker has fallen back to earth after a strong start and faces a Packers pass defense that ranks fifth in EPA allowed per dropback. He also noted that Coker has been frequently on the injury report, making him a natural candidate to fade.

Combining the three recommended picks into a same-game parlay at DraftKings yields odds of +425. This means a $100 stake would result in a profit of $425, with the potential to vary based on market changes. The SportsLine Projection Model has been up more than $5,000 for $100 players on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. It enters Week 8 with a record of 58 wins and 51 losses on top-rated picks dating back to 2024.

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