Merry-Go-Round Robin NFL & NBA Bets (Updated)

Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at SoFi Stadium.
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Round Robin betting is a safer way of betting parlays while keeping some upside. It involves selecting three or more single wagers to create a combination of parlays. You put a specific amount of money on each parlay, limiting both overall risk and upside. 

We’ll have one NBA and one NFL round robin bet lined up every week, so make sure to check back to this page for any updates.

Best Round Robin Bets Today – Main Slate NFL Picks

Here are four total bets with analysis to use in the round robin format. 

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Justin Herbert 250+ Passing Yards (-130)

Herbert was dealing with an injury and changing schemes early in the season, and it showed. He averaged only 163.0 passing yards per game over his first five contests. That changed in Week 7, as he’s averaging 274.2 passing yards per game over his last five games. 

Herbert’s posted 279+ passing yards in four of his last five games. He only missed against the Tennessee Titans. He saw only 18 pass attempts in that game, and he’s averaged 8.3 or more yards per attempt in each of his last five games. 

Herbert gets an ideal matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. They’re giving up a league-high 284.5 passing yards per game this season.

This game should turn into somewhat of a shootout, and Herbert comes with 300+ passing yard upside. 

Kareem Hunt 70+ Rushing Yards (-145)

Hunt is locked into a massive role for the Kansas City Chiefs. He’s recorded 509 yards and 5 touchdowns on 139 carries through seven games. He owns 20+ carries in four of those games as well. 

Hunt gets an elite matchup against the Carolina Panthers in Week 12. They’re allowing a league-high 133.9 rushing yards per game to running backs. The Panthers are also allowing 4.7 yards per carry this season. 

The Chiefs are massive favorites in this game, and they should be leading throughout. That means Hunt is likely to find 20+ carries once again.

Tyrone Tracy Over 11.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

Tracy hasn’t been a major factor in the passing game for the New York Giants. He enters this game with 18 receptions for 117 yards on 22 targets. He’s flashed upside, though, posting 57 receiving yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. 

Tracy gets a great matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week. The Bucs are giving up a league-high 51.3 receiving yards per game to running backs. They’re also giving up 6.1 receptions on 7.3 targets to the position. 

The New York Giants benched [and eventually cut] Daniel Jones, opting to start Tommy DeVito. It’s been speculated that they’re going to rely more on their running backs in the passing game to take the pressure off of the young quarterback. Regardless, this is an elite matchup, and we’re getting an absurdly low total for Tracy here. 

Alec Pierce 25+ Receiving Yards (-145)

Pierce isn’t an overly consistent player, but he’s having a solid year for the Indianapolis Colts. He owns 26 receptions for 590 yards and 4 touchdowns on 43 targets. He isn’t overly efficient, but he’s the deep threat for the Colts, as he boasts a ridiculous 22.1 aDOT. 

Pierce isn’t the guy everyone talks about, but he’s posted 25+ yards in 7 of his 11 games this season, including each of his last three. Pierce can beat this number with only one reception, as he owns catches longer than 25 yards in 5 of his 11 games. 

Pierce gets a plus matchup against the Detroit Lions this week. They’re giving up a league-high 190.3 receiving yards per game to wide receivers. They’re also allowing 12.1 yards per reception this season. 

Anthony Richardson hasn’t been great as a passer, but he can throw a deep ball. The Lions are massive favorites in this game, meaning Indianapolis should be throwing for the majority of the game. Pierce’s line is a bit low, and he’s also a player who can be laddered this week. 

Round Robin Betting Guide

Let’s break down Round Robin betting with an example. For this example, we’ll assume there are four bets, which will be labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4. There are 11 total combinations of parlays that you would run. Here they are:

  • 1 & 2
  • 1 & 3
  • 1 & 4
  • 2 & 3
  • 2 & 4
  • 3 & 4
  • 1, 2, & 3
  • 1, 2 & 4
  • 1, 3, & 4
  • 2, 3, & 4
  • 1, 2, 3, & 4

You’ll bet on each of these combinations. For example, if you want $10 per bet, you’ll bet $110 total. You can win each of the 11 bets with differing payouts as well. 

For example, if you win bets 1, 2, and 3, here are the individual parlays you’d cash:

  • 1 & 2
  • 1 & 3
  • 2 & 3
  • 1, 2, & 3

You cash all 11 bets if you sweep your card. This is a way to limit risks on a parlay, although it does also limit your overall possible payout compared to a normal parlay. 

If you bet $110 on this combination of parlays (at -110 odds each), you would receive $630 if you sweep the card. If you solely bet the 4-leg parlay, you’d win $1,461.50. The difference is you can win money back on Round Robin betting, while parlay betting is all-or-nothing.