Baltimore Ravens fans know the emotional rollercoaster of playoff football all too well. But for those looking to raise the stakes even higher this Sunday during the Divisional Round showdown with the Buffalo Bills, crafting the perfect Same-Game Parlay might just be the adrenaline rush you’re looking for. With FanDuel Sportsbook as the official sports-betting partner of SB Nation, I’ve cooked up a three-leg parlay that could turn a modest $10 wager into $89.36.
Here’s the breakdown of the parlay:
If all three legs hit, you’re walking away with nearly 9x your original wager. Here’s why this parlay has the potential to cash big:
Let’s start with the most important piece of the puzzle: Derrick Henry. The Ravens’ bruising running back is built for games like this—cold weather, tough defenses, and high stakes. Henry’s physicality and ability to grind down opposing defenses make him the centerpiece of Baltimore’s game plan. The Bills’ defense has struggled against powerful ground attacks, and they’ve already had a hard time bringing down Henry earlier this season.
With Baltimore expected to lean heavily on their rushing attack to control the tempo and keep the Bills’ offense off the field, Henry finding the end zone twice feels like more of a probability than a long shot. The cold weather only amplifies his advantage, as defenders will tire faster and hits will sting more.
Zay Flowers’ absence leaves a hole in the Ravens’ passing game, but it also creates an opportunity for tight end Isaiah Likely. With Baltimore expected to roll out heavy personnel to counter Buffalo’s nickel defense, Likely should see plenty of snaps—and at least one big-play opportunity.
Likely’s ability to find soft spots in zone coverage makes him a reliable target for Lamar Jackson, especially in clutch situations. All it takes is one well-placed throw for Likely to pick up a chunk gain and help you hit this leg of the parlay.
The final leg adds a manageable spread to boost the payout. At -1.5, the Ravens simply need to win by two points or more—a plausible outcome for a team that has already defeated Buffalo this season. Despite being on the road in freezing temperatures, Baltimore’s punishing ground game and Lamar Jackson’s MVP-level performance this year give them a slight edge.
The Ravens’ formula for success is straightforward: dominate time of possession, avoid turnovers, and wear down the Bills’ defense. If they execute their game plan, covering this narrow spread should feel like a natural conclusion to the matchup.
This parlay doesn’t hinge on wildly unpredictable outcomes. Instead, it capitalizes on the Ravens’ strengths and the game’s expected flow. Derrick Henry’s power running, Isaiah Likely’s ability to step up in a depleted receiving corps, and Baltimore’s overall edge in physicality make these bets both logical and lucrative.
For Ravens fans, the thrill of a potential payout could make Sunday’s game even more exciting—just don’t forget to buckle up for what promises to be a playoff thriller.
Are you ready to take a chance and ride with this parlay? Place your bets and prepare for what could be an unforgettable night of football. Remember to wager responsibly—and go Ravens!