Sunday's Early and Late Slate NFL Parlay Picks for Week 13

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Derek Carr of the Las Vegas Raiders looks on ahead of the NFL game between Las Vegas Raiders and Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 25, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images via AFP.

We're back to a busy Sunday after a bit of a lull last week. We've compiled our favorite parlay picks for the early and late windows for Week 13.

Week 13 of the NFL season is filled with premier matchups. This has been one of the craziest seasons we've seen as far as upsets and bad beats. But we're continuing forward with the best picks to avoid the big pitfalls. Still, there is plenty of value in a parlay. As long as teams can piece it all together in this week, you can make some money.

Here’s a look at our top early and late state parlay picks for Week 13 NFL action (odds via FanDuel for early slate and DraftKings for late slate; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).

NFL Week 13 Early Slate Parlay Picks

Minnesota Vikings (-340) vs. Detroit Lions ????Arizona Cardinals (-360) vs. Chicago Bears ????New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins (-260) ???

NFL Week 13 Early Slate Parlay Predictions

Vikings (-340)

Minnesota doesn’t have great value here, but the likelihood of winning makes it worth it for a parlay. The Vikings have a strong running game despite the loss of Dalvin Cook. Alexander Mattison can bring balance to the offense, which is all the Vikings need with their weapons at receiver.

The Lions are coming off a devastating loss on Thanksgiving. With no wins this deep into the year, they are at a tipping point. If they go down early, they may not be able to bounce back. Morale is low, and there is little to play for.

On paper, Detroit’s secondary can’t keep up with Jefferson and Thielen. Expect the Vikings to win without much stress.

Cardinals (-360)

Kyler Murray is expected to play in this game, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Even if his mobility is limited due to his ankle, the talent gap between these teams is too much to overlook. The Cardinals were able to win without Murray, and they can beat the Bears with a limited Murray.

The defense for Arizona deserves more credit. They have weapons at every level who can make plays consistently. Against Chicago’s offense, they should have a field day.

The weather may be a factor, but Chicago’s offense is weak regardless as they ranked 30th in yards per game. The Cardinals will be able to pressure the quarterback, and Arizona’s offense can thrive on the ground or through the air.

Dolphins (-260)

The Dolphins have rallied around Tua Tagovailoa, and he is proving to everyone that he deserves recognition. His completion percentage on the season ranks second in the league with a minimum of 100 attempts, and he is letting his weapons make plays for him.

DeVante Parker should be back in this game, which would give Miami more weapons against New York’s secondary. Pairing him with Waddle is a solid one-two punch on the outside.

Also, Miami’s defense is stepping up at the right time. The Dolphins are back to forcing turnovers and putting the offense in a position to succeed. If they were playing like this all year, the Dolphins would still be in the hunt to make the playoffs.

The Giants will be without Daniel Jones, and Saquon Barkley hasn’t been the same running back this year. This will be a low-scoring game, but I like the Dolphins to get another win after an undefeated November.

NFL Week 13 Late Slate Parlay Picks

Baltimore Ravens -4.5 (-110) at Pittsburgh Steelers ????Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Rams -12.5 (-115) ????Washington Football Team at Las Vegas Raiders -1.5 (-110) ???

NFL Week 13 Late Slate Parlay Predictions

Ravens -4.5 (-110)

The Steelers have endured what feels like three seasons already in 2021. Their slow start, followed by a four-game win streak, and then an 0-2-1 stretch, has left them fighting for their lives this week. If they lose to the rival Ravens, the Steelers are likely dead in the water as their AFC North peers surge ahead.

Baltimore has their own set of flaws and injuries but continues to come up with dominant plays in the clutch, and their defense still has enough talent to win. This is a classic bout of the better team wins despite the rivalry making it a close game. I'm taking the Ravens to cover.

Rams -12.5 (-115)

The Rams have been a massive flop over the last month despite their gaudy star pickups. However, they're primed for a get-right win against Jacksonville. The Jaguars are merely playing out the season with a young roster and possibly a lame-duck coaching staff.

The Rams front seven should get to Trevor Lawrence often, forcing plenty of turnovers. Those extra possessions should help the Rams cover this big number.

Raiders -1.5 (-110)

Derek Carr is on pace for a top-five passing yard season in the NFL this season, and Washington has the 30th-ranked pass defense. It's safe to assume Carr will be playing backyard football all afternoon, and it's impossible to have much confidence in how Washington will attack Vegas.

I loved seeing Washington utilize talented rusher, Antonio Gibson, in a larger role last week. With three straight wins coming with little in common leading to that success besides improved defensive play, I'm looking for regression. Vegas may not be great but they have their identity and stick to it, which projects to a cover and win.