After pricing the same SGP at six sportsbooks, DraftKings, Fanatics Sportsbook and BetRivers have been shown to be the best SGP sites. Since standard bet pricing doesn’t apply to parlays, bookmakers use their own algorithms to price SGPs, which normally have a hefty house edge baked in.
We priced the same 3-leg SGP at six sportsbooks on September 12th, 2026, to see which ones were charging the least for correlation. We compared each price against the fair independent number. DraftKings paid the most: $100 more than BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook on a $100 bet. BetRivers charged the smallest correlation premium.
In most states, sports betting is 21+, and online sports betting availability varies by state. Read on to find out which same game parlay sportsbooks have the best and worst rates on SGPs.
Best SGP Sites Ranked by Payout on the Same 3-Leg Bet
Here is how the six sportsbooks compare on our test slip, ranked by what each one pays on the same 3-leg NFL SGP. All prices were checked on September 12th, 2026.
The maximum number of legs allowed for an SGP at each sportsbook varies by sport and includes creating an SGP+. Where a sportsbook's house rules don't state a limit, we say so rather than guess.
What a Same-Game Parlay Actually Costs You
Same-game parlays (SGPs) are priced differently from conventional parlays due to the correlated selections that result from putting together a series of bets from a single game.
A conventional parlay multiplies independent odds. Since SGP legs come from one game and are statistically related, sportsbooks price them with correlation models rather than simple multiplication.
Independent analysis has put the average house edge on SGPs at roughly 15% to 25%, against about 4% to 5% on a straight bet. A conventional parlay sits in between, because the margin grows with every leg: three legs at -110 carry about 13%. A September 2024 test by Pikkit put FanDuel and BetMGM at the top of that SGP range.
However, for the sake of keeping the SGP used uniform across all of these sportsbooks, we’ve kept the selections limited to three.
With SGPs, the higher house edge can be attributed to correlation tax, which is the gap between what the parlay would pay if the legs were priced independently according to their actual odds and the price that the sportsbook offers.
Calculating the Correlation Tax
Here’s how we calculated FanDuel’s correlation tax for the SGP we chose. The opposite line is included in order to add up both sides and discover the vig:
- J. Meyers Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-114) = 53.27% / Under (-114) = 53.27%
- Total: Over 40.5 (-108) = 51.92% / Under (-112) = 52.83%
- Spread: Jags -8.5 (-108) = 51.92% / Browns (-112) = 52.83%
Odds offered on the SGP = +446
The correlation tax for this SGP is 6.03 percentage points, translating to an odds reduction of 268 (dropping from +714 fair independent odds down to +446).
| Metric | Independent Baseline (No Correlation) | SGP Price (+446) | Premium Charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vig-Free (Fair) Probability | 50.00% × 49.57% × 49.57% = 12.28% | 18.32% | +6.03% book adjustment |
| American Odds | 714 | 446 | -268 in line value |
| Payout on a $100 Bet | $714.00 profit | $446.00 profit | -$268.00 in lost potential payout |
At odds of +446 for the SGP, FanDuel is pricing at an 18.32% implied win rate. Since this is a 6.03 percentage point increase over the true independent odds (12.28%), FanDuel is heavily taxing the positive correlation between three legs because they would likely all be satisfied by a dominant Jaguars win, which is one outcome.
Is Correlation Tax Unfair?
No, not necessarily. Correlation genuinely does make some combinations more likely, so a sportsbook that priced legs independently would be giving away value on positively correlated bet slips. However, the amount of this correlation premium varies wildly between sportsbooks, and none of them tell you exactly by how much outright.
In other words, these sportsbooks have to charge some correlation tax in order to make a profit from same-game parlays. The severity of that correlation tax depends on the sportsbook.
If you're betting SGPs, the premium is the price of admission, and the only variables you control are which sportsbook you choose and whether a promotion offsets part of it.
We Priced the Same SGP at Every Sportsbook
We built an identical SGP for the Jaguars vs Browns game on all of these sites:
- Spread: Jags -8.5 to cover
- Total 40.5: Over
- J. Meyers Receptions O/U 3.5: Over
It was difficult to pinpoint the same exact SGP across all sportsbooks, so we had to settle for a simple 3-leg parlay. My example uses three selections that are positively correlated, which better demonstrates the correlation premium. In other words, because the selections can all hit with a decisive Jags victory, the odds of the parlay are limited to reflect that.
The odds per selection varied across each sportsbook, as shown in the screenshots provided below. All prices checked on September 12th, 2026 at 11:30am.
To calculate the implied correlation premium, we compared the fair price for each SGP by removing the vig from each leg, multiplying them, and then comparing the result with the odds offered by the sportsbook. The premium is the gap, in percentage points, between the win chance implied by the SGP price and that fair independent chance.
BetRivers offers the best odds in terms of correlation, meaning they reduced the odds for correlated selections less than the other bookmakers. However, judging by sheer odds for the SGP we chose across all of these bookies, DraftKings offered the highest payout.
There’s a difference there because each individual leg is priced differently across these sportsbooks. In short, BetRivers charged the lowest correlation rate, but DraftKings ultimately still offered the biggest payout for the same SGP.
That is why we rank the sportsbooks by payout: on a $100 bet, DraftKings paid $525 profit, $100 more than BetMGM and Caesars Sportsbook. The correlation premium sits alongside it to show how far each book cut the odds below its own leg prices.
The highest correlation tax was charged by Caesars at 6.81%, which is nearly twice as much as BetRivers’ 3.67% (3.14 percentage points more). While all of these sportsbooks tout their SGPs, FanDuel is probably chief among them in terms of promoting their SGP feature. However, as our findings revealed, FanDuel offers the second most correlation premium, at 6.03%.
With that said, one bet slip on one date is only a snapshot, not a permanent position for any operator. Premiums vary by sport, market combination, how correlated the legs are, and by the day.
This check would need to be done across all sports, during each season of every league and repeated yearly in order to come up with a definitive ranking. We will run another pricing test periodically to come up with the most accurate representation of these bookmakers that we can.
Here are the full results, ranked by payout.
The Best SGP Sites Reviewed
Here’s a quick look at each of the sportsbooks we ranked in terms of their SGP prices. We included both sides of the line when displaying the odds used for the SGP to demonstrate the difference between each, and so both are present so that the numbers necessary to make the calculations are all provided.
1. DraftKings: Highest payout on our test slip
DraftKings offered the best odds on our SGP bet slip at +525. However, when we calculated the correlation tax according to the individual odds from each selection, it came out to 3.68%, which comes in second, just 0.01 percentage points behind BetRivers.
New customers only. Must be 21+ and physically present in a DraftKings legal state. First bet must be placed within 30 days of registration. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issuance. See DraftKings promo code page on Sharp Football Analysis for full terms and details. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
DraftKings SGP (+525):
- Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 -109 (52.15%) // Under 3.5 -116 (53.70%)
- Total: Over 40.5 -110 (52.38%) // Under -110 (52.38%)
- Spread: Jags -8.5 -110 (52.38%) // Browns -110 (52.38%)
DraftKings has the deepest prop bet menu per NFL game out of any sportsbook, with hundreds to choose from across the passing, rushing, receiving and defensive props listed in our DraftKings review. Sports offered for SGPs include NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAM, soccer, MMA, tennis, and even golf. Markets with the SGP icon can be combined, which include moneylines, spreads, totals, game props, team props, and player props such as receptions, passing yards and sacks.
Live SGP betting is very well covered at DraftKings, with player props included such as passing yards, rushing yards, sacks, and more. Cross-game SGPs are also available through SGPx.
DraftKings includes pre-selected SGP bet slips, and has a Trending Parlay Picks Optimizer tool on DraftKings Network that gathers data from its user base to show you activity regarding SGPs and other bets. There is no leg-swap tool, but you can manually delete a leg from your SGP and then go add a new one yourself.
DraftKings SGPs stay live when a leg is voided or pushes, so if the player in a player prop leg doesn’t get on the field, that one leg is removed. The odds get refigured and your bet stays live. Cash out is available on SGPs at DraftKings' discretion, so it won't show on every slip.
You can also find SGP boosts and no-sweat SGPs, which are available nearly every day, on top of the DraftKings promo code offer for new players. The minimum age is 21 to use DraftKings Sportsbook, though Washington D.C., New Hampshire, and Wyoming permit users 18 and up.
2. Fanatics Sportsbook: Best for rewards on SGP betting
Fanatics charged a correlation tax of 3.89%, and odds of +510 on our SGP. SGPs can be made on NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAM, NCAAF, and soccer. Anything with the SGP icon can be selected, including totals, spreads, game props, player props, and more.
New customers only. Must be 21+ and present in a Fanatics Sportsbook legal state. Promo code FAN350 required. See Fanatics Sportsbook promo code page on Sharp Football Analysis for full terms and conditions. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Fanatics SGP (+510):
- Spread: Jags -8.5 -110 (52.38%) // Browns -110 (52.38%)
- Total 40.5: Over -110 (52.38%) // Under -110 (52.38%)
- Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 -115 (53.49%) // Under -115 (53.49%)
Live game SGPs are supported, although player props and game props are often excluded once the game begins, leaving straight bets like totals, moneyline, and spreads. Cross-game combinations are also supported through the SGP Stack feature, which is Fanatics’ version of an SGP+.
There are trending, pre-chosen SGPs right on the homepage to pick from. Leg-swapping is allowed if you manually edit your SGP by deleting a leg and choosing alternative props to replace them.
Fanatics also offers Squad Bets, which group three to six players who must hit one shared target together, instead of each player needing their own prop to land.
Fanatics Sportsbook also stands out for same-game parlays because of its rewards system that gives you cash-back on SGPs. Every SGP you build at Fanatics earns FanCash at a rate set by the odds: up to 1% at +410 or shorter, and 1% to 3% between +410 and +2200 (our +510 slip showed 1.58%). You can spend it at the Fanatics merchandise web store, or turn it into bonus bets in the bet slip, as our a Fanatics review explains.
In addition to this, Fanatics also offers frequent SGP profit boosts up to 50% and seasonal one-leg SGP insurance, and new players can also claim the Fanatics sign up bonus.
At Fanatics, when a leg results in a push, the pushed leg is automatically removed and the odds are recalculated from the remaining legs instead of voiding the bet and returning your stake.
You must be 21+ to bet on Fanatics sportsbook.
3. BetRivers: Lowest correlation tax in our test
BetRivers charged only a 3.67% correlation tax and +500 odds on our test SGP. You can put together an SGP of 2 to 12 legs. Eligible sports include football, hockey, basketball, baseball, and soccer. There are pre-made SGPs available in the betting menu, or you can populate your own with markets like Game Field Goals, Defensive Props and Game Events, as long as the SGP icon is present.
New customers only. Must be 21+ and present in a BetRivers legal state. First real money wager required. If first bet loses, receive bonus bet equal to stake up to $500 (depending on state). Bonus bet must be used within 30 days of receipt. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable and have no cash value. 1x playthrough requirement on winnings. See BetRivers promo code page on Sharp Football Analysis for full terms. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
BetRivers operates as the no-frills champion of online sportsbooks, prioritizing speed and reliability over flashy features.
BetRivers SGP (+500):
- J. Meyers Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-118) = 54.13% / Under (+100) = 50%
- Total: Over 40.5 (-112) = 52.83% / Under (-109) = 52.15%
- Spread: Jags -8.5 (-109) = 52.15% / Browns (-112) = 52.83%
SGPs are available for certain live games, as well as cross-game combinations with SGP+, meaning you can essentially combine SGPs. However, leg swapping isn’t offered and a pushed leg is removed and the odds are recalculated, while a voided leg voids the whole SGP and refunds your stake.
BetRivers is not the best SGP betting app in terms of software, since the platform looks and feels a bit outdated. It does work well though, despite its looks, which is why our BetRivers review still scores the app 4 out of 5.
BetRivers offers daily SGP boosts, plus an ongoing promotion called Squares. In this promo, placing a qualifying SGP bet of $10 or more on a designated game awards you a random square with two numbers.
If the final score of the game matches those numbers, you win a prize. Bigger SGPs earn more squares ($25 for a second square and $50 or more for a third), and the third square lifts the top prize to $10,000. Matching just one number earns a 25% profit boost.
The minimum age to bet at BetRivers is 21, and first-time players can pick up the BetRivers second chance bet.
4. FanDuel: Brought SGPs to the US in 2019
FanDuel charged a 6.03% correlation premium in our test, with +446 odds on the SGP. For the sportsbook that brought the SGP to the US, this result is a bit disappointing. FanDuel has managed to stay neck and neck with DraftKings as the leading U.S. sportsbook, but in our test, there was a significant margin of 2.35 percentage points between them, with DraftKings offering only a 3.68% correlation premium.
New customers only. Must be 21+ and present in a FanDuel legal state. Bonus paid out as $50 per day for the first 3 days of betting. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issuance. See FanDuel promo code page on Sharp Football Analysis for full terms and conditions. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
FanDuel SGP (+446):
- J. Meyers Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-114) = 53.27% / Under (-114) = 53.27%
- Total: Over 40.5 (-108) = 51.92% / Under (-112) = 52.83%
- Spread: Jags -8.5 (-108) = 51.92% / Browns (-112) = 52.83%
FanDuel’s same game parlay app, which scores 4.9 out of 5 for parlay features in our FanDuel review, is easy even for first-timers to use. You can build SGPs for all of the most popular sports leagues, including NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAM, UFC, and soccer. You can combine betting options like spreads, totals, and moneylines with game and player props like receptions, player points, rush yards, and more.
Live legs can be added, although player props become limited after the game starts. There are also cross-game selections with FanDuel’s SGP+ feature.
Look for popular SGPs in the sport’s betting menu when they’re offered. Leg swapping is supported as well, letting you adjust your selection, such as increase a player’s receptions from 2.5 to 3.5, or swap out a leg completely.
FanDuel incentivizes users to bet SGPs with frequent SGP profit boosts ranging from 30% to 50% and no-sweat SGP tokens, while newcomers start with the FanDuel welcome offer. When a leg ends up as a push on an SGP, the SGP gets recalculated excluding the leg. You must be 21 or older to use FanDuel, or 18 in Washington D.C. and Wyoming.
5. BetMGM: Long prop menu and Edit My Bet on SGPs
BetMGM charged a 5.68% correlation tax, and odds on our 3-leg SGP of +425. Sports included are NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NCAAM, and soccer. You can choose from a long list of props, such as quarter and half props, player props, and of course, totals, spreads, and moneylines.
New customers only. Must be 21+ and present in a BetMGM legal state. Promo code SFAPLAY required. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issuance. Subject to state-specific terms (Bet $10, Get $150 offer applies only in MI, NJ, PA, and WV). See BetMGM promo code page on Sharp Football Analysis for full terms. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
BetMGM SGP (+425):
- J. Meyers Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-135) = 57.45% / Under (+100) = 50%
- Total: Over 40.5 (-110) = 52.38% / Under (-108) = 51.92%
- Spread: Jags -8.5 (-108) = 51.92% / Browns (-110) = 52.38%
You can create SGPs on live games as well as cross-game SGPs using the SGP+ feature, which our BetMGM review singles out as its signature tool. For example, when you select a bet for an SGP and then more bets for another SGP from a different game, the app gives you the option in the bet slip to keep the two SGPs separate, or combine them into one as an SGP+.
BetMGM offers pre-made SGPs to pick from, as well as the ability to swap out legs manually, and BetMGM's Edit My Bet tool lets you swap a selection on an open SGP. If a leg is cancelled, BetMGM's house rules remove it and recalculate the odds on the remaining legs, although some leagues void the whole SGP instead.
Profit boosts and no-sweat SGP tokens are available seasonally, and our BetMGM bonus code unlocks the welcome offer for new players. BetMGM Rewards has tiers, and you earn points from BetMGM Sportsbook, Casino and Poker in the same account. You must be 21 or older to use BetMGM.
6. Caesars Sportsbook: Super Parlays up to 25 selections
Caesars Sportsbook offered odds of +425, and correlation tax of 6.81%. That puts it last on our list. For basic SGPs, you could do better elsewhere, but its Super Parlays make Caesars the best option for bettors who like to build big.
New customers only. Must be 21+ and present in a Caesars Sportsbook legal state. Promo code SFADYW required. First real money wager of $1 required. See Caesars Sportsbook promo code page on Sharp Football Analysis for full terms and conditions. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
Caesars SGP (+425):
- J. Meyers Receptions O/U: Over 3.5 (-118) = 54.13% / Under (-118) = 54.13%
- Total: Over 40.5 (-110) = 52.38% / Under (-118) = 54.13%
- Spread: Jags -8.5 (-108) = 51.92% / Browns (-110) = 52.38%
You’ll find the user experience intuitive on Caesars Sportsbook, and our Caesars review calls Caesars Rewards the best sportsbook rewards program around. SGPs earn tier credits (up to 50 for every $100 wagered at +300 or longer), which also count at Caesars properties.
Caesars Sportsbook sets no leg limit on a single SGP, and its Super Parlays let you combine Same-Game Parlays (SGPs) up to 25 selections in total. If one leg results in a push, that leg gets removed automatically and the odds recalculate with the remaining legs instead of voiding the entire ticket.
SGP sports available include NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAM, and soccer. Betting options include moneylines, spreads, totals, and props like player props, Team to Score Most Touchdowns, Alternate Winning Margin, Highest Scoring Quarter, and more. Live SGPs are supported, and pre-made bet slips are shown at the top of the betting menu when you tap on sports league that offers SGPs.
There’s no dedicated leg swapping interface, but you can delete legs and add them on your own. Cash out is not currently available on SGPs at Caesars.
Promos for SGPs are offered regularly, but not quite as frequently as top competitors like DraftKings and BetMGM. Profit boosts are normally from 25% to 33%, which are some of the best SGP boosts around. Caesars also sometimes offers no-sweat SGP promotions, and new customers can start with our Caesars promo code.
You have to be 21 to use Caesars Sportsbook in every state, including Wyoming, Kentucky, and Washington D.C.
SGP Construction and Eligibility Compared
This table compares how each sportsbook's SGP works, using each operator's house rules where they state it.
The maximum leg limit for SGPs is typically lower than it is for normal parlays. However, SGP+ or whatever the sportsbook calls its feature for combining parlays allows you to add far more legs.
Sportsbooks don’t offer SGPs on less popular sports, like table tennis, boxing, and racing like NASCAR, horses, and greyhounds. Certain player props and alternate lines can be blocked, as well as any combinations that the sportsbook’s SGP correlation model won't accept.
What Happens When an SGP Leg Pushes or Voids?
If the outcome of the game is the exact number set for a line, it’ll result in a push. If a leg results in a push, most sportsbooks have it where the leg is automatically removed and the SGP odds recalculate, leaving the readjusted bet live. This could even mean a parlay collapsing into a single bet if the other legs were pushes or voided.
However, some sportsbooks void the entire bet if one leg is a push or is voided due to a player being injured or out. In that case, your stake is refunded.
Sportsbooks also have the right to void a parlay if the outcome of one leg affects the pricing of another leg unless it is explicitly offered as an SGP. Likewise, if you have the SGP from one event and another bet in your bet slip comes from the same event, your SGP is at risk of being voided by the sportsbook, so be mindful when building out your bet slip.
The house rules of virtually every sportsbook have a clause addressing obvious errors. When a bet is listed in blatant error, they retain the right to void or reprice any wagers made on it, even if they win. House rules can differ from state to state, so be sure to read the house rules for your state when in doubt.
How SGP Boosts and Insurance Offset the Cost
The best way to combat a high correlation premium is by taking advantage of promotions. Here are some of the promos you can utilize to get better odds on SGPs.
SGP Odds Boosts and Profit Boosts
If you can apply an SGP boost to a bet slip you were going to place anyway that increases the profit by 20%, that will offset part of the correlation tax. On our FanDuel slip, a 20% boost lifts +446 to +535, still well short of the +714 fair price.
To judge if the boost is offering you a better deal, compare the boosted price against the fair independent number of the parlay, not against the book's own pre-boost SGP price. At some sportsbooks, this price is simply used to make the SGP boost look like a better offer, so be mindful.
SGP Insurance and No-Sweat SGPs
Most sportsbooks offer some sort of promo revolving around SGPs that win every leg but one. No-sweat SGPs or SGP insurance give you your stake back in bonus bets if exactly one leg doesn’t win. Compared to profit boosts, the value you get from these is lower because you get a bonus bet instead of cash, which won’t return the stake when used.
Keep in mind that even with a boost, an SGP remains a high-hold bet. A promotion reduces the cost of an SGP, but it doesn't invert it.
How to Choose the Best SGP Sportsbooks
If you bet SGPs weekly and want to keep the most money, DraftKings paid the most on our test slip, and BetRivers charged the smallest correlation premium. If you build long slips, Caesars Sportsbook will be the best choice.
For the best rewards on SGP betting, choose Fanatics Sportsbook. If you’re looking for a sportsbook that is great for adding player props to your SGPs, look no further than BetMGM.
Having accounts at two or more of the best sportsbook betting sites is the best approach because it’ll allow you to compare odds on an SGP before placing a bet. That way, you can always check before committing to one bookmaker’s SGP.
Responsible Gambling: Limits, Time-Outs and Helplines
SGPs are high-variance, high-margin bets, and a long run of near-misses is the normal experience rather than bad luck. Gamble responsibly.
You must be 21 or older in most states to gamble. In some states, the minimum age is 18. Every sportsbook that holds a valid license in the U.S. will include safer gambling tools, such as deposit limits, spending/loss limits, time-outs, and self-exclusion (normally from 6 months to 5 years).
Sports betting is meant to be a form of entertainment. Don’t chase losses and always stay within your budget. If you need help, don’t hesitate to call the national gambling help hotline for free at 1-800-GAMBLER. The line is open 24/7, or there should be state gambling help organizations in your area that you can reach out to.
Key Takeaways From Our SGP Price Test
Here are the numbers that matter most from our test, checked on September 12th, 2026.
- Highest payout on our test slip: DraftKings, +525 ($525 profit on a $100 bet)
- Cheapest correlation tax on our test slip: BetRivers, 3.67% premium
- Most expensive: Caesars Sportsbook, 6.81% premium, and with BetMGM the lowest payout (+425, $100 less than DraftKings on a $100 bet)
- Most legs: Caesars Sportsbook, no set leg limit on a single SGP, and up to 25 selections on a Super Parlay
- Best SGP promotions run consistently: DraftKings
- You can compare prices on your own by building the same bet slip at two sportsbooks