NFL Betting

Betting 101: How to make parlays

by NBC Sports EDGE Staff
Updated On: June 30, 2021, 5:55 pm ET

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In the third episode of our brand new series, Betting 101, Sara Perlman and Warren Sharp explain everything you need to know about how to make parlays.

In this week's video, Warren Sharp answers these questions:

How should you strategize when approaching parlays?

How to find a correlation within the game(s) to find bets that make sense?

Why sportsbooks popularize parlays?

Is there something more important to professional bettors than winning their bets? (Hint: Yes)

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All Betting 101 clips are on our YouTube channel.

You can check out the second episode of this series -- How to get the best number -- right here: WATCH NOW

A different Betting 101 video will be rolled out each week over the course of eight weeks. These videos are great for novice bettors as well as seasoned veterans because viewers receive betting strategies, tips and advice from Warren Sharp on top of learning the basics for beginners.

The topics that will be covered in these videos include: futures, market timing, getting the best number, betting in derivative markets, teasers, totals, player value to spread, parlays, line moves and buying points.

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