DraftKings Offers $200 Bonus Bet Incentive for Cowboys-Giants Slate
New users can secure bonus bets via a low-entry wager as the NFL season opens with a high-scoring projection for Sunday Night Football.
DraftKings is targeting new users with a promotional offer providing $200 in bonus bets following an initial wager of $5 or more, according to CBS Sports. The promotion is timed to coincide with the NFL season opener between the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Giants. CBS Sports reports that the bonus bets are paid within 21 days of the qualifying wager.
Industry analysis of the matchup highlights a high-variance environment. CBS Sports notes that the SportsLine projection model, which simulates games 10,000 times, projects the Over on a total of 48.5 points to hit in 62% of its simulations. This projection is supported by Dallas' 2025 scoring metrics, where the team featured the fifth-ranked scoring offense (27.7 ppg) and the league's worst-ranked scoring defense (30.1 ppg allowed). Additionally, CBS Sports reports that Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart ended his previous season with consecutive 34-point performances, including a game against Dallas.
While the promotion lowers the barrier to entry, broader industry strategy emphasizes risk management. FantasyPros, via its BettingPros arm, recommends that bettors limit individual wagers to between 1% and 5% of their total bankroll to account for performance variance and injuries. This is particularly relevant for the upcoming game, as CBS Sports reports that Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is currently listed as questionable with a knee injury.