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DraftKings Offers $200 Bonus for NFL Week 8

New users receive $200 in bonus bets and three months of NBA League Pass after a $5 wager on Sunday's slate.

By Fatima Saleh ·

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DraftKings is offering new customers $200 in bonus bets and three months of free NBA League Pass for a minimum $5 wager. The promotion is available for the NFL Week 8 slate scheduled for Sunday, November 1, 2026. New users must make the initial bet within 21 days to receive the bonus funds and streaming service credit.

The Sunday schedule features four afternoon games and one primetime contest. The Ravens host the Bills and the Vikings play the Lions at 1 p.m. ET. The Chiefs face the Broncos and the Chargers play the Rams later in the afternoon. The Eagles and Commanders will compete in the Sunday Night Football slot.

SportsLine experts and their projection model have selected three specific picks for the day. The model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, is 58-51 on top-rated picks since 2024. It is up more than $5,000 for $100 players on betting sites. The current recommendations include the Bills as 3-point favorites, the under 40.5 points in the Chiefs-Broncos game, and the Eagles as 6-point underdogs against Washington.

Combining these three selections into a single parlay would yield a payout of +595 at DraftKings. This means a $100 stake would profit $595 if all three outcomes occur. Odds are subject to change before the games begin.

Mike Tierney, a SportsLine expert, backed the Bills to cover the spread. He noted that Buffalo has won its last 11 games following a week off. Tierney pointed out that quarterback Josh Allen has won four of six matchups against Lamar Jackson. He argued that Jackson's recent injury may limit Baltimore's ability to keep pace with Buffalo's offense, which averages 32.8 points per game.

The model projects the under 40.5 total to hit in 55% of simulations for the Chiefs-Broncos matchup. The under has gone 4-2 in Kansas City games and 5-2 in Denver games this season. Denver's offense has struggled recently, scoring only 30 points against the Cardinals last month. Kansas City ranks second in the league in scoring defense, while Denver is seventh.

R.J. White, another SportsLine expert, selected the Eagles as 6-point underdogs. He cited Washington's 31st-ranked scoring defense and the absence of receivers Terry McLaurin and Jacory Croskey-Merritt. White stated that the Eagles held their own against the Cowboys in their previous game. He believes the market has overreacted to the Eagles' injuries, making them a value play against a weaker opponent.

Titans wide receiver Carnell Tate and Jets running back Breece Hall are listed as inactive for Sunday's games. DraftKings provides a Responsible Gaming Center for users to access tools such as deposit limits and wagering caps. The platform offers 24/7 support via live chat and lists contact information for state and national gambling helplines.

Source: CBS Sports

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