Same Game Parlay
A parlay made of multiple bets from a single game, such as player props, the spread, and the total.
A same game parlay (SGP) is a parlay where every leg comes from the same game. Instead of combining the Chiefs, Bills, and Eagles across three games, you might combine the Chiefs moneyline, Patrick Mahomes over 250.5 passing yards, and the over 47.5, all in one game.
SGPs are the most popular bet type at US sportsbooks, and among the most profitable for the books.
How Same Game Parlays Work
You pick two or more bets from one game's markets: the spread, the total, player props, team props. All legs must win. The sportsbook calculates a combined price for the whole ticket.
Why SGP Odds Don't Simply Multiply
In a normal parlay, the legs are independent, so the odds multiply. In a same game parlay, the legs are often correlated: one happening makes another more likely.
If a quarterback throws for 350 yards, his top receiver probably had a big game, and the over probably hit. Sportsbooks know this, so they price the combination lower than simple multiplication would suggest. Your SGP may pay less than you expect from the individual legs.
The Hidden Cost
Because the book prices correlation itself and adds its margin on top, same game parlays usually carry a larger edge for the sportsbook than straight bets or regular parlays. Exact margins aren't published, but they are generally well above the roughly 4.5% on a standard -110 bet.
SGP+ and Variations
Some books let you combine several same game parlays into one ticket (FanDuel calls this SGP+, and others have similar features). The more legs and games you add, the higher the payout and the lower your chance of hitting.
Tips for Same Game Parlays
- Keep it small. Two or three legs that tell the same game story are better than eight unrelated ones.
- Think about the game script. If you expect a blowout, the losing team's quarterback may rack up garbage-time yards.
- Compare prices. Different books price the same SGP very differently.
- Treat it as entertainment. Use small stakes.
Build and price regular parlays with our Parlay Calculator. Keep in mind it multiplies legs as independent, so it will overstate the payout of a correlated same game parlay.
Key Takeaways
- A same game parlay combines several bets from one game. All legs must win.
- SGP legs are often correlated, so books price them below simple multiplication.
- Same game parlays usually carry a bigger sportsbook margin than straight bets.
- Two or three legs that fit one game story beat long, random tickets.
Examples
- Chiefs moneyline + Mahomes over 250.5 passing yards + over 47.5 total points, all in one game.
- A running back to score anytime + his team to win + under 45.5, betting on a run-heavy, low-scoring game.
Test Your Knowledge
1 / 5Do you know what Parlay means?
A single bet that links two or more individual wagers for a higher payout. All legs must win.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my same game parlay pay less than the legs multiplied together?
Because the legs are correlated. The sportsbook adjusts the price down since one leg winning makes the others more likely.
Are same game parlays a good bet?
For small, fun stakes they are fine. As a long-term strategy, they are tough to beat because of the higher sportsbook margin.