Same-Game Parlays (SGPs)
A same-game parlay (SGP) is a parlay where all legs come from a single game. Sportsbooks apply correlation adjustments to the price — for example, "Patrick Mahomes throws 3+ TDs" and "Chiefs win" are correlated, so the combined SGP price is higher than the raw multiplied odds would suggest. SGPs are heavily promoted with profit boosts.
Example: 4-leg SGP on a Colts game
Colts moneyline, Colts QB over 250 passing yards, Colts WR1 anytime TD, total over 47.5. Each leg is moderate odds, but the combined SGP might pay +800 instead of the +1200 a raw multiplier would imply. The trade-off is that all four outcomes happening together is plausible if you think the Colts win a high-scoring game.
When to Use Same-Game Parlays (SGPs)
Use SGPs when you have a coherent narrative for how a game will play out (e.g., "high-scoring shootout, Colts win") and want to multiply that conviction into a single ticket. FanDuel's SGP+ product is the most flexible in Indiana.
Pros
- Single-game focus — easier to handicap than cross-game parlays
- Heavy promo activity (profit boosts, SGP-specific bonuses)
- Built around realistic game narratives
Cons
- Correlation adjustments reduce theoretical edge significantly
- One losing leg kills the ticket
- Long-term EV is typically worse than straight bets
Common Mistakes
- Stacking too many legs — 6+ leg SGPs almost always lose long-term
- Treating SGPs as "extra cash" because they're promoted — the correlation adjustment captures most of the apparent edge
- Including unrelated legs: an SGP works best when the legs are part of one cohesive game outcome
FAQ
Which Indiana sportsbook has the best SGP product?
FanDuel's SGP+ is widely considered the most flexible same-game parlay builder. DraftKings is a close second.