Ten National Football League Preseason games hit the slate Friday night. Here are the best parlay combinations with value odds across the board.
Friday Night National Football League Preseason Parlay Picks - August 28
Friday delivers a massive ten-game National Football League Preseason slate, and while preseason football comes with its caveats - starters sitting, vanilla schemes, and padded rosters getting their final auditions - the betting markets still offer genuine value if you know where to look. We've combed through the live odds across all major books and identified three parlay combinations worth targeting tonight.
Quick note on preseason betting: These games are about roster evaluation, not winning. Starters typically play one quarter or less in the final preseason week (Week 3), meaning backup and third-string units drive the outcome. With that in mind, we're focusing on spreads and totals where the market lines look soft rather than trying to predict which roster bubble player goes off.
Value Spot No. 1 - Atlanta Falcons -3.5 (-106, ReBet)
Atlanta comes in as a 3.5-point road favourite against Miami, and at -106 that's a solid price for a team with better depth at skill positions. The Dolphins have been in transition mode, and their third-string unit is unlikely to provide much resistance late in the game when backups take over entirely. ReBet is offering the best number on Atlanta's spread at -106, making this the sharpest entry point.
Value Spot No. 2 - New Orleans Saints +2.5 (+100, theScore Bet)
Getting plus money on a +2.5 spread is always a flag for value. New Orleans at +2.5 against Dallas at even money on theScore Bet is a pick-up we can't ignore. Cowboys preseason home games tend to be more about showing off than substance, and the Saints typically keep things competitive with a solid backup corps. Plus-money on a short spread dog is exactly the kind of overlay that builds parlay value.
Value Spot No. 3 - Cincinnati Bengals +2.5 (-101, ReBet)
Philadelphia is a short favourite at home against Cincinnati, but +2.5 at near-even money on the Bengals is excellent value. The Eagles will rest starters and their preseason depth has been inconsistent. Cincinnati's backup quarterbacks have historically shown well in exhibition play, and ReBet's -101 price on this spread is the best available across the market.
Value Spot No. 4 - Under 35.5 in Tampa Bay vs Jacksonville (-108, Bally Bet)
Preseason totals tend to skew low in Week 3 when starters barely play and offenses run limited packages. The Buccaneers-Jaguars total of 35.5 is already one of the lowest on the board tonight, and Bally Bet's -108 on the under is the best price available. Expect conservative play-calling and a grind-it-out finish from both backup units.
Parlay 1 - The Friday Night Value Triple (+411 combined)
- Atlanta Falcons -3.5 (-106, ReBet) - Best price on Atlanta's spread as road favourites
- New Orleans Saints +2.5 (+100, theScore Bet) - Plus money on a short spread is a market gift
- Cincinnati Bengals +2.5 (-101, ReBet) - Near-even money on Bengals covering in Philly
Combined odds: approximately +411. Three spread picks at fair-to-generous prices, all on short numbers where the margin for error is slim but the value is clear.
Parlay 2 - The Under Angle Double (+189 combined)
- Under 35.5 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Jacksonville Jaguars (-108, Bally Bet) - Lowest total on the board, preseason Week 3 tempo plays into this
- Under 34.5 - Washington Commanders vs Baltimore Ravens (-109, Caesars) - Ravens will rest key starters, expect a sloppy, low-scoring affair in Baltimore
Combined odds: approximately +189. A clean two-leg under parlay targeting the two lowest totals on tonight's board. Preseason Week 3 consistently produces conservative, under-heavy results as teams protect their starters and run minimal offensive packages.
Parlay 3 - The Underdog Moneyline Special (+491 combined)
- New Orleans Saints +2.5 (+100, theScore Bet) - Already identified as a value spread play
- Kansas City Chiefs +2.5 (-109, Caesars) - Chiefs as home underdogs at +2.5 in a preseason game is a fascinating line. Andy Reid's teams historically handle preseason Week 3 well, and Seattle's backups going into Arrowhead is a tough ask
- Under 34.5 - Washington vs Baltimore (-109, Caesars) - Third leg anchors the parlay with a low-total under
Combined odds: approximately +491. This is the higher-risk, higher-reward combination for the evening. The Chiefs at home as underdogs - even in the preseason - stands out as a genuine value flag worth targeting.
Best Standalone Value Bet of the Night
Keep an eye on Minnesota Vikings +160 (theScore Bet) as a moneyline underdog against Denver. The Broncos are -182 favourites, which seems steep for a preseason game where Denver's starters won't play meaningful snaps. Vikings at +160 is a generous number and worth a small straight bet if you're looking for standalone action.
Friday National Football League Preseason Quick-Fire Picks Summary
- Atlanta Falcons -3.5 (-106, ReBet) - Parlay 1
- New Orleans Saints +2.5 (+100, theScore Bet) - Parlays 1 and 3
- Cincinnati Bengals +2.5 (-101, ReBet) - Parlay 1
- Under 35.5 Buccaneers-Jaguars (-108, Bally Bet) - Parlay 2
- Under 34.5 Commanders-Ravens (-109, Caesars) - Parlays 2 and 3
- Kansas City Chiefs +2.5 (-109, Caesars) - Parlay 3
- Minnesota Vikings +160 (theScore Bet) - Standalone value
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