DraftKings offers new users $200 in bonus bets and free NBA access
The promotion requires a $5 wager and expires after 21 days, coinciding with a busy NFL Sunday slate.
By Yasmin Nasser ·
DraftKings is currently offering new customers $200 in bonus bets and three months of free NBA League Pass. To activate the offer, users must place a $5 wager. The bonus funds are paid out within 21 days of the initial bet.
This promotion launches ahead of NFL Week 8. The Sunday slate includes high-profile matchups such as the Baltimore Ravens visiting the Buffalo Bills and the Minnesota Vikings facing the Detroit Lions. The Kansas City Chiefs will play the Denver Broncos, while the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Los Angeles Rams. The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders will close out the day on Sunday Night Football.
SportsLine, a statistical service that partners with DraftKings, has issued its top-rated picks for the weekend. Their projection model simulates every NFL game 10,000 times to calculate odds. Since its inception, the model has generated returns of more than $5,000 for players betting $100. It has posted a 58-51 record on top-rated picks dating back to 2024.
For the Bills and Ravens game, SportsLine expert Mike Tierney favors the Bills as 3-point favorites. Tierney noted that Buffalo has won its last 11 games following a bye week. He also pointed out that quarterback Josh Allen has won four of his last six matchups against Baltimore's Lamar Jackson. Tierney argued that Jackson's recent injury may limit his effectiveness against Buffalo's defense.
In the Chiefs-Broncos game, the model sees value in the under 40.5 total points. The under has hit in four of Kansas City's six games and five of Denver's seven games this season. The model projects the under to hit in 55% of its simulations. Denver's offense has struggled recently, scoring just 30 points in its last game against Arizona. Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes was held to three points in the previous week against Seattle.
SportsLine expert R.J. White favors the Eagles in their game against the Commanders. White noted that Washington's defense ranks 31st in the league. He also highlighted that key Washington players Terry McLaurin and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are sidelined. White stated that the Eagles' defense should be able to limit Washington's scoring, despite Philadelphia's own injury issues.
Three NFL players have been ruled inactive for Sunday's games. Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate and Jets running back Breece Hall will not play. DraftKings provides a Responsible Gaming Center for users to manage their betting habits. The center offers tools for setting deposit and wagering limits. Users can access these settings on their profile pages.
Combining the three top picks listed above into a single parlay at DraftKings currently carries odds of +595. This means a $100 stake would yield a $595 profit if all three selections win. The odds are subject to change as the market updates. New users can claim the $200 bonus and NBA League Pass subscription by entering the promo code at sign-up.
