NFL Wild Card Weekend Parlay: WRs Collins, Agholor, Cooper Best Bets

Wild Card Weekend is here and there’s no better way to spice up the playoff action than with a carefully crafted 3-leg parlay. This isn’t your average “throw it at the wall and see what sticks” kind of bet online — stats and NFL betting trends back these picks.

We’re diving into wide receivers Nico Collins, Nelson Agholor and Amari Cooper, all of whom have juicy matchups that scream value. Whether it’s Collins torching the Los Angeles Chargers’ secondary, Agholor stepping up in a high-volume game or Cooper coasting past a laughably low line, these NFL predictions are primed to cash.

Wild Card Weekend 3-leg Parlay Picks

1. Texans WR Nico Collins Over 97+ Receiving Yards (+114)

Nico Collins’ Over/Under at BetUS is 88.5 yards, but I have more faith in him than the oddsmakers this weekend. I’m betting the line up to 97 and sending the NFL odds into the plus money at +114.

The Texans are +3 underdogs, which screams passing game script. Houston is projected to pass on 62.3% of their downs — the highest in the NFL this week. Add in dome conditions (no wind, no excuses), which is prime territory for C.J. Stroud to sling it.

Collins is projected for 10.2 targets (97th percentile for wideouts) and averages 102 air yards per game this season, up from 84 last season, per Chargers vs Texans stats. The man’s having a breakout year and is the clear alpha in Houston’s offense.

And let’s not ignore the Chargers’ defense — they’ve been lit up recently. Jakobi Myers went for 120+ on them and Mike Evans torched them for 169. Nico Collins is in line to do the same, especially if Houston plays from behind, as expected.

Whether it’s early or late in the game, Nico will get his. An online bet on the over feels like a lock. Thank me later.

PICK: Nico Collins 97+ receiving yards (+114)

2. Ravens WR Nelson Agholor Over 20.5 Receiving Yards (-108)

This is a sneaky-good spot for Baltimore’s Nelson Agholor to clear a modest 20.5 receiving yards. With NFL news that No. 1 wideout Zay Flowers is sidelined, Agholor is stepping into a more significant role and should see a solid snap share.

The Ravens project what will be in a high-volume game — 130.5 plays combined, the second-highest of the week — which means there are plenty of opportunities to get involved.

The Steelers’ defense is a dream matchup for wideouts. They’ve allowed a league-worst 8.73 adjusted yards per target and rank 6th-worst in YAC allowed (4.84 yards). Agholor’s improved efficiency this season — 6.0 YAC compared to last season’s lackluster 3.2 — makes him a strong bet to capitalize on Pittsburgh’s deficiencies.

Per Steelers vs Ravens betting tips, he’s also had past success against Pittsburgh, tallying 103 yards in two games last season and a monster 110-yard outing with the Patriots in 2022. With 4-5 targets likely, clearing 21 yards feels very attainable.

Hulk smash the over in NFL player prop picks and watch Nelson Agholor show us all that he’s still got it.

PICK: Nelson Agholar Over 20.5 receiving yards (-108)

3. Bills WR Amari Cooper Over 24.5 Receiving Yards (-114)

This line feels insultingly low for Amari Cooper, even with his up-and-down usage since joining the Bills midseason. The Broncos’ defense has been solid, but they’ve also allowed the ninth-most receiving yards and 160.0 adjusted receiving yards per game to wideouts (third-most in the league).

The Bills are projected to run 66.7 offensive plays, the third-highest total this week, and their O-line ranks No. 7 in pass protection, according to Broncos vs Bills stats. That’s a recipe for success in the passing game. Even if Patrick Surtain shadows Cooper, there’s a chance the Broncos will shift him to rookie Keon Coleman at times, leaving Cooper with easier matchups.

Cooper has flashed his potential with Buffalo, posting 55+ yards in four games. At just 24.5 yards, he doesn’t need much — one or two good plays should get him there. For a player of his caliber, this bar is way too low for NFL picks and parlays. Take the over and trust Cooper to show up.

PICK: Amari Cooper Over 24.5 receiving yards (-114)

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