Bettors taking advantage of numerous bonus deals during the NFL’s opening week should have a solid bankroll heading into week 2. Similar to the first week, there are plenty of risk-free bet options and odds boosts for select NFL games. Missed out on any first-time deals for new users? Some sportsbooks will still offer special deals in the second week of the season.
BetMGM
New users: Bet $10, get $200 in free bets if team selected scores a touchdown
Bettors setting up a new account at BetMGM have the entire week 2 slate to take advantage of a special deal. The first $10 moneyline wager made can win $200 in free bets if the team selected scores a touchdown. This is an extension from the deal offered by the sportsbook in the first week of the season. Unless bettors took the Atlanta Falcons or Green Bay Packers, they received free bets.
This deal is available in the states of New Jersey, Colorado, Indiana, West Virginia, Tennessee, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Virginia, Iowa, Washington DC, Arizona, and Wyoming. Bettors will receive the bonus money in two $100 free bets and must be used within seven days. Qualifying $10 wagers are limited to the pregame moneyline.
Bet $10, Get $200 in Free Bets as a BetMGM New User
Get early payout at the half for Thursday Night Football
Thursday Night Football features two teams looking to recover from an opening week loss. The New York Giants looked weak on defense in a 27-13 loss. Running back Saquon Barkley was limited to 26 yards on 10 carries. Washington looked a little better in a 20-16 defeat, but they will lose quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick for an extended amount of time.
BetMGM offers an early payout for the moneyline wager if a team is up by 10 or more points at halftime. If that is the team selected, the entire winnings are paid out even if they end up losing the game! This payout special is limited to moneyline wagers only and up to a maximum bet of $250.
Get Thursday Night Halftime Payout at BetMGM
Risk-free bet on first touchdown scorer in any game
One of the top NFL player prop payouts is choosing the first touchdown scorer of the game. There’s a high risk considering the randomness involved, but a high reward for selecting the right player. BetMGM eliminates that risk by offering money back for wagers up to $25.
Since odds can be extremely high for some players, putting $25 in for a first touchdown scorer can bring in a lot of money. If it doesn’t hit, that money is given back in site credit as a free bet. This deal is available to many sportsbook users by opting in on the promotions page through January 9, 2022.
Risk-Free Bet On First TD Scorer in NFL Game at BetMGM
NFL One Game Parlay Insurance for up to $25
Bettors can opt-in and receive insurance for their One Game Parlay on an NFL contest. Up to a $25 wager can be given back in a free bet if one of the legs don’t hit. The OGP wager must include at least four legs to qualify.
This is an ongoing promotion that can be opted into each day through most of the NFL season. A free bet cannot be used on the promotion, and the insurance is eligible to the first OGP that qualifies for the day.
Get One Game Parlay Insurance on NFL action at BetMGM
DraftKings Sportsbook
New users: Bet $1, receive $200 in free bets on any NFL game
Missed out on a chance to get DraftKings’ massive free bet deal last week? It has been extended to the second week of the NFL season! New bettors on the DraftKings Sportsbook platform just need to bet $1 on any NFL game to receive a $200 bonus instantly.
This deal is offered in Arizona, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Illinois, Virginia, Michigan, Tennesee, West Virginia, and Wyoming. In order to qualify, new bettors must make a deposit of $5 or more in their account. Free bets will be received in eight increments of $25. All free bets will expire in seven days after receiving them.
Get Bet $1, Receive $200 on NFL Special at DraftKings
20% boost for Thursday night, Sunday afternoon NFL games
A profit bonus is available for 14 of the 16 games in the NFL’s Week 2 slate. After opting in to the deal, bettors receive 14 separate 20% boosts for a single-event bet. A max of $50 can be used on these profit boosts, and additional winnings are capped at $100.
Profit boosts are eligible for live betting. However, they cannot be used in any parlay format or with free bets. These boosts will expire immediately at the end of an eligible contest. These profit boosts are not available for the Sunday or Monday night contests.
Get 20% profit boost for 14 NFL Week 2 games at DraftKings
Try Same Game Parlay with up to $25 risk-free bet
For the second week of the NFL season, DraftKings is offering users their first attempt at a Single Game Parlay for free. After opting in, users can place a pregame SGP wager up to $25 on any NFL contest without risk. If the bet loses, that money is given back as a single free bet. Free bets are not eligible to be used on the promotion, and using cash out nullifies the reward.
Risk-Free Bet for SGP at DraftKings
FanDuel Sportsbook
New users: Bet $5 on team from Thursday or Sunday night to win, get $150 if it hits
FanDuel is offering 30-to-1 odds at the moneyline for new users for select NFL contests. Simply bet who will be the winner of Washington vs. NY Giants or Kansas City vs. Baltimore, and if chosen correctly, that’s $150 in winnings. Despite not having Fitzpatrick, Washington is currently -200 odds favorites at the moneyline. This deal boosts those moneyline odds all the way +3000.
Winnings from the game will be real cash and not site credit, meaning bettors can take out the money when the wager is decided. Note that this bet is exclusive to the mobile app. Users that are looking to bet on the desktop or mobile site will be redirected to download the app on their mobile device to take advantage of the offer.
Bet $5, Win $150 At FanDuel During NFL Week 2
Up to $10 risk-free bet on Same Game Parlay for NFL
Single-game parlays are becoming a popular addition to sportsbooks. Like some of the others, FanDuel lets their users try it out risk-free. Up to a $10 wager can be placed on a qualifying SGP for any NFL week 2 contest with three or more legs. The final odds of the SGP must be at +400 or greater (meaning anything above +400). Bonus money in the account is not eligible to be used on the promotion.
$10 Risk-Free SGP Bet at FanDuel
PointsBet
$20 risk-free Same Game Parlay for Thursday Night Football
PointsBet features a $20 risk-free betting opportunity for the opening game of week 2. Bettors can try out a Same Game Parlay for up to $20. If it doesn’t hit, that money is given back in free bets. At least two legs are needed for the SGP to qualify, and the total odds required are +100 or greater (meaning above +100 odds). Free bets cannot be used for this offer, cashouts nullify the risk-free promotion, and free bets are given out within an hour of settlement.
$20 Risk-Free SGP for TNF at PointsBet
$20 risk-free bet on Sunday Night Football
For the month of September, PointsBet offers a risk-free bet for the Sunday Night Football games. Any wager up to $20 is available risk-free as long as the odds are set at -200 or higher. Once the bet settles, users will receive site credit if it doesn’t hit.
Week 2’s game on Sunday night is a highly anticipated matchup between Kansas City and Baltimore. The Chiefs were able to come back against the Cleveland Browns to take their first game of the season. The Ravens are dealing with a decimated backfield that will have to be overcome by quarterback Lamar Jackson and the passing attack.
$20 Risk-Free Bet for SNF at PointsBet
Same Game Parlay insurance up to $25
Every NFL game except the Thursday night contest is eligible for Single Game Parlay insurance at PointsBet. Bettors can create a SGP with at least four legs that can qualify for the insurance. If one of the legs doesn’t hit, up to $25 will be given back in free bets.
The final odds of the SGP must be set at +100 or higher. Bettors also must opt-in to the promotion to be eligible and they must use cash bets for the offer. Users are eligible for one SGP insurance promotion each day based on when the game settles.
SGP Insurance for up to $25 at PointsBet
No Juice spreads for NFL Week 2
All NFL games will feature No Juice spreads, meaning bettors do not have to pay the vig usually implemented in spread bets. For example, if a team is favored to win by 3 points with odds set at -110, that is boosted to +100. That means the bettor can truly double their money instead of the sportsbook taking out a portion.
Note that this can fluctuate depending on the market. If a team is favored by 3 points but the odds are set at -120, then the boost goes up to -110. No Juice spreads are released 48 hours before kickoff. These bets can be parlayed with other markets and there are no specific wager limits. Limited to pregame wagering only and cash out will not be available.
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