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DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets and three months of NBA access for a $5 wager

The promotion launches ahead of a Monday Night Football clash between the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings, where data models favor the underdogs.

By Ayanda Boateng ·

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DraftKings is pitching a new user package that combines $200 in bonus bets with three months of free NBA League Pass. To unlock the offer, customers must place an initial wager of at least $5. The bonus funds are credited within 21 days of the original bet being settled.

The timing aligns with Week 9 of the NFL season, which features a Monday Night Football game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. The matchup is framed as a collision between the league's top scoring offense and its top defensive unit.

SportsLine, a betting analysis service, evaluated this specific contest using a model that simulates every NFL game 10,000 times. The firm states the model has generated more than $5,000 in profit for players wagering $100 on its top-rated picks since its launch. Its record for these recommendations stands at 60 wins and 51 losses dating back to 2024.

For the upcoming game, the model advises backing the Vikings as 3-point underdogs. The Bills average 33.3 points per game, while the Vikings allow just 13.3. Minnesota ranks second in the league for fewest yards allowed per game and per play. Carson Wentz will start at quarterback for Minnesota, a unit that is 2-0 in the two games he has started this season. The SportsLine simulation projects the Vikings will cover the spread in 53% of scenarios.

Experts also identified two player prop opportunities. Larry Hartstein suggests betting on Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen to complete under 20.5 passes. He cites the Detroit Lions' success against Minnesota last week, where Detroit rushed 39 times for 230 yards. Hartstein expects a similar run-heavy approach from the Bills against a defense that leads the league in pressure rate.

Alex Selesnick, who goes by PropStarz, recommends a bet on Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson to exceed 77.5 receiving yards. Selesnick points to Jefferson's chemistry with Wentz and the competitive nature of the matchup. Combining the Vikings moneyline with the Jefferson prop in a same-game parlay on DraftKings offers odds of +485, which would turn a $100 wager into a $485 profit.

DraftKings provides a responsible gaming center on user profiles with tools for deposit, wagering, and time limits. A support team is available via live chat around the clock. Users can also contact state or national helplines, or call and text 1-800-MY-RESET.

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