DraftKings: New User Bonus Includes $200 in Bets and NBA League Pass

DraftKings has introduced a promotional package for new customers that includes $200 in bonus bets and three months of complimentary access to NBA League Pass. To activate the offer, users must register on the platform and place an initial wager of at least $5. The bonus funds are not granted immediately but are distributed in increments over a 21-day period following the first qualifying bet.

The launch of this deal coincides with a scheduled break in the National Basketball Association for Election Day. Because the NBA is not playing on Tuesday, college football and college basketball serve as the primary sports for evening betting. DraftKings partnered with SportsLine, a data and analysis firm, to identify specific value opportunities within these matchups for users of the platform.

SportsLine’s projection model identifies a strong value play on the over for 44.5 points in the college football contest between Buffalo and Miami (Ohio). In that game, the Miami RedHawks are listed as 5.5-point favorites at home against the Buffalo Bulls. The model projects that the over will hit in 63.8 percent of 10,000 simulations. Historical data supports this projection, as the over has been hit in 12 of the last 14 matchups between these two teams, including their most recent meeting in 2025.

In college basketball, SportsLine expert Thomas Casale recommends betting on Missouri to cover the spread against Cleveland State. The Tigers are heavy favorites with a 25.5-point spread. Casale noted that Cleveland State has a new roster composed mostly of freshmen and transfers from smaller schools. He believes this lack of experience could lead to a difficult season for the Vikings. Casale projected an even larger margin of victory, suggesting the Tigers should cover a 27.5-point spread in his own analysis.

For the NFL, SportsLine expert R.J. White has selected the Green Bay Packers to beat the New England Patriots on Sunday. The Packers are listed as three-point underdogs in this matchup. White pointed out that the Packers have benefited from extra rest, allowing them to heal before facing a Patriots team that had difficulty finishing off the Miami Dolphins in their previous game. He noted that the Packers have held the Cowboys, Lions, and Panthers to 20 points or less in three consecutive games.

White advised bettors to take the three-point underdog line before it potentially rises. He suggested that if the Patriots' offense, which has struggled against strong defenses, cannot overcome the Packers' defensive line, Green Bay has a strong chance to win. The SportsLine model has entered Week 10 of the college football season with an 80-77 record on its top-rated picks.

New users can claim the $200 bonus and free NBA League Pass by registering on the DraftKings website or app. The platform offers a Responsible Gaming Center where users can set deposit limits, wagering limits, and time limits. A support team is available 24 hours a day via live chat for those who need assistance with their accounts or responsible play tools. The offer remains available for new users who meet the minimum wagering requirement.