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Week 2 in the NFL brought us some wild endings and big comebacks. Two teams rallied back from 20 points or more, seven underdogs won on the money line and 10 underdogs covered the spread.
Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s NFL odds and lines, and tab the best NFL Week 3 underdog bets to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.
Unfortunately, none of our underdogs from last week were among them. After an 0-3 Week 2, our running total for top underdog picks is 2-4. Time to regroup and give you three games from this week.
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NFL underdog predictions: Week 3
– All games Sunday and ET unless noted
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:38 a.m. ET.
Arizona Cardinals (+155) vs. Los Angeles Rams – 4:25 p.m. (FOX)
The Cardinals were one of the teams to rally back from 20 points down and ended up being a big underdog winner with a 29-23 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Rams have had their number, having won 10 of the last 11 matchups, but they keep dealing with injuries. L.A. is already with 2 new starters on the offensive line and could be playing with backups at right guard and center. It also has injuries at cornerback, with Troy Hill on injured reserve and 2 others questionable for Sunday.
Arizona found its offensive rhythm in the 2nd half against the Raiders, amassing 329 yards after halftime. The defense shut down Las Vegas after halftime and Rams QB Matthew Stafford has thrown 5 interceptions through two games.
Arizona’s offense will cause problems for the Rams and Stafford will make at least one mistake.
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Houston Texans (+122) at Chicago Bears – 1 p.m. (CBS)
Neither team has cracked 300 yards of offense in either of their games this season. However, the Texans have not allowed an opponent to score more than 20 points whereas the Bears gave up 27 last week.
Houston held a 20-3 lead over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1 before allowing them to come back and tie the game, resulting in a season-opening tie. Chicago’s offense is not going to fare well.
Expect a low-scoring, ugly game with the Texans picking up their first win of the year.
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Detroit Lions +6.5 (-117) at Minnesota Vikings – 1 p.m. (FOX)
The Lions have been quite the surprise, having scored 35 or more in both their games this season. Detroit has covered the spread in both games.
Minnesota’s offense is capable of keeping up and the Lions have allowed 27 or more points in both games.
The Vikings’ defense allowed only 7 points in their opener to the Green Bay Packers but 24 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2. They will limit the Lions to the 20s and their ability to score on the Lions will keep this a close, competitive game until the end.
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