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NFL Week 1 Leveraging Tails: Bet on the mispriced Las Vegas Raiders

2RHYNGG Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) reacts on the team's touchdown during an NFL preseason football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

• Week 1 bet: This bet combines two theories. Firstly, the Denver Broncos offense is overpriced for past Sean Payton production. Secondly, the Las Vegas Raiders are mispriced relative to understanding their offseason changes and how they match up with the Broncos.

• Running it back: Judah Fortgang's same-game parlays gave a $100 bettor an 86.1% ROI last year.

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