SportsLine NFL expert Mike Tierney has released his best parlay betting picks for Week 9 of the NFL season, offering one parlay of favorites and another of underdogs.
Favorites Parlay
Tierney's favorites parlay includes the Dallas Cowboys on the money line against the Indianapolis Colts, the Detroit Lions on the money line against the Miami Dolphins, and the Los Angeles Rams on the money line against the Washington Commanders.
He notes the Colts have traded away two standout players and suffered a 35-point loss to Jacksonville, while their defense ranks 30th in points allowed. The Lions have allowed just 32 combined points in their last two wins after a bye week. The Rams have won their last two games by 14 and 15 points, and edge rusher Myles Garrett is practicing but likely a week or two from returning; the Commanders are thin on the defensive line with Javon Kinlaw becoming the third starter ruled out for the remainder of 2026.
Underdogs Parlay
The underdogs parlay features the Green Bay Packers on the money line against the New England Patriots, the Carolina Panthers on the money line against the Denver Broncos, and the Minnesota Vikings on the money line against the Buffalo Bills.
Tierney points out the Packers have covered the spread in five straight games while the Patriots have failed to cover in their last three. Quarterback Jordan Love leads the league in passing yards and averages two touchdown passes per game, and Green Bay's defense has allowed 20 or fewer points in its last five games. The Broncos' offense ranks 30th despite a 6-2 record, relying heavily on their defense. Panthers quarterback Bryce Young has shown flashes of stardom, and the team has extra rest after a Thursday night game. The Vikings lead the league in points allowed at 13.3 per game, and backup quarterback Carson Wentz is 2-0 as a starter this season.
Tierney holds a 320-271-16 record over the past four NFL seasons, returning $1,867 to $100 players, and has gone 130-101 against the spread (56.3 percent) over the past two seasons. The article also includes promotional offers from DraftKings, BetMGM, and Caesars Sportsbook.
