Entertainment and Profit: A Recap of Football Parlay Friday
Week 2 of the college football season was filled with excitement and surprising victories. One of the standout moments was when the UL Monroe Warhawks, considered a big underdog, took down UAB. This win completed an eventful and profitable Football Parlay Friday for fans and bettors alike. However, the games were not without their fair share of theatrics. Pitt staged a remarkable comeback to beat Cincinnati, and Tulsa had a lead against Arkansas State in the second half. The only game that lacked entertainment was Michigan’s dominant performance.
The focus of these bets is not just winning but also having a good time. Football Parlay Friday is a small-risk, fun bet that offers positive expected value. While winning every bet is not expected, combining good value with a big payout makes for an enjoyable experience. With a season record of 4-18 and a 39.2% return on investment, Football Parlay Friday has proved to be a profitable endeavor.
Moving forward, the strategy for Football Parlay Friday will continue to be centered around underdog moneyline round-robin parlays. While there may be a week when a Same Game Parlay is considered, for now, the focus remains on rooting for the underdogs.
For Week 3, there are five moneylines that offer value or are close to it according to the college football projection model. These moneylines will be combined in a round-robin parlay. Before we delve into the bets, it’s worth mentioning that you can find all of the college football projections on the official website.
The bets for this week are as follows:
1. UMass moneyline (+150)
2. Georgia State moneyline (+333)
3. Southern Miss moneyline (+340)
4. East Carolina moneyline (+100)
5. Rice moneyline (+165)
A simple parlay of these bets would result in odds of +25143. In simpler terms, if you bet $1, you stand a chance to win $251.43. However, sportsbooks offer a feature called round robins, which automatically parlay different combinations. By selecting “Round Robin 2/5” on BetMGM’s interface, you can create 10 two-game parlays, resulting in a total of 11 parlays if you include the five-game parlay mentioned earlier. With a stake of $2 on each bet, the grand total comes to $22.
The round-robin parlays are as follows:
1. UMass/Georgia State/Southern Miss/ECU/Rice (+25143) — $2 to win $502.88
2. UMass/Georgia State (+982) — $2 to win $19.65
3. UMass/Southern Miss (+1000) — $2 to win $20.00
4. UMass/ECU (+400) — $2 to win $8.00
5. UMass/Rice (+562) — $2 to win $11.25
6. Georgia State/Southern Miss (+1805) — $2 to win $36.10
7. Georgia State/ECU (+766) — $2 to win $15.32
8. Georgia State/Rice (+1047) — $2 to win $20.95
9. Southern Miss/ECU (+780) — $2 to win $15.60
10. Southern Miss/Rice (+1066) — $2 to win $21.32
11. ECU/Rice (+430) — $2 to win $8.60
Football Parlay Friday offers an exciting opportunity to engage with college football games and potentially earn a profit. With careful analysis and consideration of value, fans can enjoy the thrill of the underdogs’ victories while getting a chance to win big. So, grab your favorite team’s jersey, place your bets, and get ready for a thrilling weekend of college football action.
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