Same-Game Parlay

A same-game parlay (SGP) is a type of parlay bet in which all selections are drawn from a single game or event rather than from multiple contests. This allows bettors to combine outcomes like the moneyline winner, point spread, total points, and individual player props into one wager tied to the same matchup. Same-game parlays have become one of the most popular bet types at modern sportsbooks, largely because they let bettors build a narrative around a single game and chase larger payouts based on how they expect the contest to unfold.

Unlike traditional parlays where each leg is statistically independent, the legs within a same-game parlay are often correlated. For instance, betting on a team to win by a large margin and the game total to go over are related outcomes. Because of this correlation, sportsbooks use proprietary pricing models to adjust the combined odds rather than simply multiplying the individual odds of each leg together. This means the payout on a same-game parlay may differ from what a standard parlay calculator would produce.

Example

Consider an NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. You build a same-game parlay with a $20 stake:

• Cowboys moneyline (to win the game)
• Over 44.5 total points
• CeeDee Lamb over 79.5 receiving yards

The sportsbook prices this SGP at combined odds of +450. If all three outcomes occur, your $20 bet returns $110 in total ($90 profit plus the original $20 stake). If the Cowboys win and the game goes over but Lamb finishes with 72 receiving yards, the entire parlay loses.

Key Points

• Correlated outcomes are permitted: Same-game parlays are specifically designed to allow bets on related outcomes within a single contest, something traditional parlays typically restrict.
• Sportsbook-adjusted pricing: Because legs are correlated, sportsbooks do not simply multiply the individual odds. They use proprietary algorithms to price the combined ticket, which can result in lower payouts than a standard parlay with independent legs.
• Popular for player props: SGPs are frequently used to combine player performance props (such as passing yards, touchdowns scored, or rebounds) with game-level outcomes like the spread or total.
• Available at most major sportsbooks: Nearly all major U.S. sportsbooks offer same-game parlays, though the specific markets available for combination and the maximum number of legs can vary between operators.
• Higher risk, higher engagement: Same-game parlays encourage deeper analysis of a single matchup, but the all-or-nothing structure means that one missed leg wipes out the entire bet.