Use DraftKings promo code to get $150 in bonus bets by targeting NFL preseason, Chargers-49ers on Thursday
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- DraftKings is offering new users $150 in bonus bets after placing a first wager of $5 or more, timed to Thursday's NFL preseason slate and MLB action.
- SportsLine expert Jeff Hochman is backing the Texans (+1.5) over the Raiders, noting Houston's starters will play more after sitting most of Week 1 and that Brett Rypien (who led the NFL in preseason passer rating with the Bears in 2024) is set to finish the game.
- Hochman also likes the Chargers (+1.5) against the 49ers, pointing to Justin Herbert playing at least one series and DJ Uiagalelei (who went 6-of-9 for 120 yards and a TD in a late preseason cameo against Houston) pressing Trey Lance for a roster spot.
- The SportsLine Projection Model backs the Orioles (+102) over the Yankees, with Kyle Bradish (3.00 ERA in three August starts) projected to help Baltimore win in 51% of 10,000 simulations; the model entered Week 22 of the MLB season on a 49-31 run on top-rated picks.
- The combined three-leg parlay of Orioles, Texans and Chargers moneyline/spread bets would payout +614 (risk $100 to profit $614, per the source), with odds subject to change.
- Fernando Mendoza, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, threw a touchdown in his preseason debut with the Raiders and is expected to play again Thursday against Houston.
Why it matters: The promo lowers the entry barrier for new DraftKings users to $5 while giving them actionable, expert-vetted picks across both NFL preseason and MLB, with a single three-leg parlay yielding a potential $614 profit on $100 risked; bettors following SportsLine's 49-31 MLB run have a recent track record backing the model's confidence in the Orioles leg.
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