We’re almost more than a quarter of the way through the 2023 NFL season as we get set for Week 5. So far, things have been red-hot for the Pickswise team as we boast a 39-23-3 record for our spread picks for every game and a 14-8 record for our'NFL best bets. Now, let’s try and turn that success into a big payout in the form of an NFL mega parlay at +1457 odds! Let’s get into my 3 NFL Week 5 picks for thi s parlay, but make sure you also read our NFL predictions for every game on Sunday.
For this NFL parlay, we’re going with one underdog on the money line and a couple of favorites on the alternate spread to win by a touchdown. By doing so, we get a payout of nearly 15/1! Let’s break down each of the legs.
Pittsburgh Steelers ML over Baltimore Ravens (+180)
To start this NFL mega parlay off, I’m taking the Steelers to beat the Ravens. Quarterback Kenny Pickett announced that he’ll be ready to go by Sunday for this AFC North showdown, but that isn’t the reason I’m picking Pittsburgh — far from it! Simply put, this team boasts one of the most vicious defenses in the league and I’m not convinced the Ravens and Lamar Jackson will be able to deal with it. Baltimore picked up a big win over Cleveland last week, but the Browns were without Deshaun Watson and I feel like that victory has skewed the public’s perception of them a little too far. Yes, they are 3-1, but their issues in their overtime loss to the Colts a couple of weeks ago showed me that this team can struggle against a tough defense, and Pittsburgh certainly fits that description.
The Steelers looked woeful in their 30-6 loss to the Texans last week, but prior to that game they were solid against the Raiders and Browns. This game being in Pittsburgh gives a strong advantage to the hosts and with not a lot of points expected, there is every chance that the Steelers can sneak the win. At +180 odds, I’m willing to take a shot on ’em.