DraftKings is making Week 2 of the NFL season even more exciting with an amazing promo code that will get you a Bet $5, Get $250 in bonus bets — and they’re giving one month of NFL+ Premium on top of that!
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This is a fantastic deal for bettors looking to make the most of their bets during this slam-packed week of football. Whether you’re a seasoned bettor or just getting started, there’s no better way to jump on the DraftKings train with a massive bonus offer.
Before getting into the best bets heading into week 2, let’s break down this DraftKings bonus.
When you place a $5 bet on any Week 2 NFL game (it works on any game, not just the NFL), you automatically unlock $250 in bonus bets. Of course, when you sign up you have to use our exclusive code BV20 to get this huge offer.
Alongside that, DraftKings is throwing in a full month of NFL+ Premium for free, which is a nice perk for anyone who wants to stay connected to live games, replays, and the NFL Films archive. Once you place the bet, check your email because the NFL+ Premium promo code will be sent to your email.
Bonus bets essentially allow you to make more bets without using your own money. But keep in mind, if you win using a bonus bet, you only collect the winnings — not the original amount of the bonus bet itself. For example, if you use a $50 bonus bet on a game with +200 odds and win, you’ll pocket $100 (instead of $150). It’s not perfect, but they’re free, so we can’t complain.
Now that you have $250 in bonus bets, you need to figure out where to use them.
One strategy is to break the bonus bets up into smaller chunks. After all, that’s how they’ll be delivered to your account (10x $25 bonus bets). This allows you to spread your bets across multiple games and outcomes. This way, you give yourself more chances to win, even if a couple of your picks don't pan out. You could, of course, take them all and put them on a single bet, but that’s all or nothing.
For instance, you could place a few smaller bets on different spreads, moneylines, or over/under totals. With a full slate of matchups in Week 2, there are more than enough opportunities to put these bonus bets to work.
Here’s a look at some of the most interesting games to focus on.
Bills: o48.5 -112
Dolphins: -2.5 -108
This AFC East showdown kicks off the Week 2 slate. Just looking at these 2 teams in Week 1, it looks like it's shaping up to be a close game.
The Bills come into this one after a high-scoring 34-28 win against Arizona, but their defense showed some vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have a bit of momentum after edging out the Jaguars in a tight 20-17 victory.
With the Dolphins favored by less than a field goal, we think this game is going to be a nail-biter. One of the safest plays will be betting on the Dolphins to cover the spread at home. The Bills’ defense is a bit banged up, and while Josh Allen can light up the scoreboard, Miami's improved passing game, led by Tua Tagovailoa, will undoubtedly be tough to handle.
Using part of your DraftKings bonus on Miami to cover is a reasonable play. You could also consider putting a small bonus bet or two on the over/under of 48.5 points, especially if you’re like us and think this game will turn into a shootout.
Saints: u46.5 -115
Cowboys: -6.5 -110
The Saints and Cowboys both had impressive Week 1 performances. The Saints beat the Panthers 47-10, and the Cowboys beat up the Browns 33-17. Safe wins for both. But Dallas is the clear favorite heading into this matchup, as favored by 6.5 points. The Cowboys’ offense, led by Dak Prescott, looked strong in their opener. They’ll be facing a Saints team that, while capable, might struggle to keep up with such a high-octane offense — especially at AT&T Stadium.
This is another spot where you might want to use a portion of your DraftKings promo code on Dallas to cover the spread. They’ve got home-field advantage (they went 8-0 at home last season), and their defense should be able to put pressure on Saints quarterback Derek Carr.
Betting on the Cowboys here will easily provide a good return on your bonus bet.
On the other hand, you might be a skeptic. If you think the Saints might hang in there, using your bonus on the over/under of 45.5 points could be a safer bet. If both teams’ offenses are clicking, which we think they will be, the over could hit fairly easily.
49ers: -6 -110
Vikings: u46 -112
San Francisco looked fairly dominant in their Week 1 victory over the Jets, winning 32-19 behind a balanced offensive attack.
The Vikings also impressed us in Week 1 with a win over the Giants. With that, this game should provide a good test for both teams. The 49ers are favored by 5.5 to 6.5 points, depending on the sportsbook, and most bookmakers favor them to win by at least a touchdown. It has us wondering, are the 49ers setting up for a dominant Super Bowl run this year?
One good use of your DraftKings bonus here might be to bet on the 49ers to cover. We know that’s a tall order, but hear us out. With quarterback Brock Purdy managing the game efficiently and the 49ers’ strong defense, San Francisco could control this game on both sides of the ball. This would make it tough for Minnesota to stay within the spread.
For those who are a little more cautious, placing a bonus bet on the Vikings' moneyline (+200) as a potential upset pick could pay off big if Minnesota manages to pull off a surprise at home. We don’t see that happening, but we definitely understand if someone wants to try to use the DraftKings promo code on a risky bet. This is more of a risk, but with a free bet, it’s worth taking a chance on a bigger payout.
Bears: u46 -120
Texans: -6 -110
Both the Bears and Texans are entering Week 2 with wins behind them, but the Texans looked far more polished. Quarterback C.J. Stroud led the offense to a solid 24-17 victory over the Colts. This was no surprise as many analysts have him a favorite in the run for the season MVP.
Meanwhile, the Bears' rookie QB Caleb Williams struggled in his debut. He managed only 93 yards passing, which is far below the over/under on his yardage.
The Texans are favored by 6 points in this game, which is up from the 5 in the opener, and given their home-field advantage and better overall performance in Week 1, betting on them to cover seems like a safe bet to us.
A strategy here would be to use part of your DraftKings bonus to bet on the Texans to cover. We think that’s going to happen no matter what. Their defense looked solid in Week 1, and they should be able to pressure Williams, who is still finding his footing in the NFL. Some QBs never figure it out.
On the other hand, you could use another portion of the bonus to bet on the under (46), as this game might see both defenses step up, limiting scoring opportunities.
With $250 in bonus bets to play with, the key is to spread them out across a variety of games and outcomes. Of course, we’d love a single big payday, but that’s less likely.
Spreading it out gives you multiple chances to cash in on wins, even if a few bets don’t go your way. Look for matchups where you can bet confidently on spreads and over/unders, and don't hesitate to take some calculated risks on moneyline bets for potential upsets.
This DraftKings bonus makes Week 2 of the NFL even more exciting than Week 1. Take advantage of the extra betting power and enjoy a month of NFL+ Premium while you're at it.
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