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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for the Week 9.
This week’s picks include Ohio standing tall, New York having another bad day, a couple young quarterbacks lighting up the scoreboard, and a division dagger being plunged.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 9 action.
It’s only Week 9 in the NFL, but it can be argued the season could be done for teams like the New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins and Seattle Seahawks if they lose this week.
From playoff expectations to desperation.
It won’t officially end their seasons, but it will put them in holes likely too deep to dig out from.
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Somehow the Jets are favored (1.5 points). New York is overdue for a competent game, and the Texans are down their top two receivers. However, until New York doesn’t look like a dumpster fire, stay away from them. Take the Texans on the moneyline (+105).
The Cowboys are watching their season slip and are 2.5-point road dogs. If they lose this one, their path to a division title is all but dead, and being a playoff contender becomes more unlikely. If the Dallas defense can rattle Kirk Cousins, there a chance. Take the Cowboys on the moneyline (+120).
The Bengals are big favorites (7 points at -105 Raiders, -115 Bengals). If you look at Cincy’s last seven games, the Bengals beat the teams they’re supposed to and lose to the teams they should. All three of their wins are by seven points or more. Take the Bengals and lay 7 points (-115).
The Browns have struggled early but played their best game of the season last week and have their third straight home game. This should be a low-scoring game, and Browns defense is strong enough to limit the Chargers. Take the Browns on the moneyline (+105).
This game has a very low Over/Under (38 points at -110 for both Over and Under). Both teams have strong defenses and offenses that struggle. This should be a field-position game that may require a defensive touchdown to top this number. Take Under 38 points (-110).
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The Commanders are solid road favorites (4 points at -110 for both teams). Three of Washington’s last four wins have come by 11 points or more and, while the last four losses for the Giants have been by 5, 10, 25, and 12 points. Nothing should change. Take the Commanders and lay 4 points (-110).
The Saints are big favorites (7.5 points at -110 for both teams). New Orleans has lost six straight games (the last four by a total of 78 points). But, the Saints trucked Carolina 47-10 in Week 1, and the Panthers are a worse team now. Begrudgingly take the Saints and lay 7.5 points (-110).
Baltimore is a huge favorite (9 points at -110 for both teams). The Broncos have won five of their last six games but haven’t beat a legitimate contender in any of them. The Ravens are stinging from a loss to Cleveland, but nine points is too many to give away. Take the Broncos plus 9 points (-110).
The Bills are pretty big home favorites (6 points at -110 for both teams). Buffalo has been on the road four of their last five games, and the Bills’ last two home games have produced wins by 37 and 24 points. Buffalo knocked out Tua the first time they played and may force him to make business decisions on Sunday. Take the Bills and lay 6 points (-110).
The Eagles are huge favorites (7.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Jaguars are 0-3 on the road (in the United States), and the Eagles have hit their stride with three straight wins, including W’s by 25 and 20 points on the road the last two weeks. The Jags can’t hang with the surging Eagles. Take the Eagles and lay 7.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under on this game is in the middle of the pack (44.5 points at -110 for both). The Bears haven’t won on the road this season, whereas the Cardinals are playing their third straight road game. Look for Arizona to score enough to surpass that number. Take Over 44.5 points (-110).
Detroit is a road favorite (3.5 points at -105 Lions, -115 Packers). The Lions are 3-0 on the road and have been imposing their will. The Packers have allowed two teams to score 30 points and lost both (Eagles and Vikings). The Lions have scored more than 30 points in each of their last four games. Take the Lions and lay 3.5 points (-105).
The Rams are road favorites (1.5 points at -110 for both teams). LA has won its last two games and has its starting wide receivers back. Seattle has lost four of its last five, including its last three games at home. The 12th Man isn’t a threat this season. Take the Rams and lay 1.5 points (-110).
The Vikings are solid home favorites (5.5 points at -115 Colts, -105 Vikings). Three of Indy’s four losses have come by three points and, while the Vikings should win, the game may be closer than having to lay that many points. Take the Colts plus 5.5 points (-115).
The Over/Under is middle of the road (45.5 points at -110 for both). The Bucs offense can still move the ball, and the Chiefs are due to have a big game offensively after struggling. If Kansas City gets an early lead, the Chiefs won’t let up. Take Over 45.5 points (-110).
Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
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DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
The 5 best prop bets for NFL Week 8.
For this week’s picks, we’re going with five road warriors – players going into hostile environments and four of the five coming out positive. We have two wide receivers and running backs seeing success and a quarterback hitting under his projection, because his team won’t need him to throw as much as his O/U number requires.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 8 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 8.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 8.
With all 16 games to choose from for one week only, we opt to hit the buffet for varied options.
We have an underdog that has no business winning. A team without merit being a huge favorite covering. The highest Over/Under hits under. The lowest O/U hits over. One hobbled division opponent gets slapped around by a healthier rival.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 8 action.
As the demarcation between good and bad teams starts to become more pronounced, getting to people to bet on the bad teams is becoming more difficult.
Of the 16 games this week, six of them have a team favored by seven or more points, including three teams in double digits. The hard part for those betting on games is that a strong case can be made that all the big favorites should cover, which is always dangerous for bettors who project blowouts.
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The Vikings are road favorites (3 points at -105 Vikings, -115 Rams). The Rams may be holding a fire sale over the next two weeks with big names being thrown out. Even if untrue, Minnesota has to have an advantage, especially since there will be more Vikings fans in the stadium than Rams fans. Take the Vikings and lay 3 points (-105).
The Ravens are huge favorites (9 points at -110 for both teams). The Browns have been a train wreck all seasons. The Ravens has won five straight and look almost unbeatable. The Browns don’t have an answer to Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Take the Ravens and lay 9 points (-110).
The Lions are the biggest favorites of the week (11.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Titans offense is punchless, and Detroit is currently the Super Bowl frontrunner from the NFC. The Lions should win this by 20. Take the Lions and lay 11.5 points (-110).
The Dolphins are solid favorites (3.5 points at -115 Cardinals, -105 Dolphins). This line is predicated on Tua Tagovailoa coming back this week and having no rust in his game. That may be asking too much. Take the Cardinals plus 3.5 points (-115).
The Over/Under is low (41 points at -110 for both). Both Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers have shown the ability to move the ball but not translate it into a slew of touchdowns. This stinks of a game with more field goals than touchdowns. Take Under 41 points (-110).
The Falcons are small road favorites (2.5 points at -115 Falcons, -105 Buccaneers). It’s hard to fathom losing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in the same game. Baker Mayfield has to reinvent the offense. That rarely happens the week after catastrophe. Take the Falcons and lay 2.5 points (-115).
The Over/Under is high (49.5 points at -110 for both). The Packers have hit under this numbers five teams – all wins. If you think Green Bay can take care of business against the Jags, they do it bleeding the clock. Take Under 49.5 points (-110).
The Texans are solid favorites (5 points at -110 for both teams). The Texans beat the Colts 29-27 in the season opener in Indy when the Colts were at full strength. There’s little reason to believe that will change in the sequel. Take the Texans and lay 5 points (-110).
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The Bengals are modest home favorites (2 points). I preface this by saying the Eagles are my betting kryptonite. I was late to the party during the collapse year, but this team can grind a defense and wear it down. Take the Eagles on the moneyline (+110).
The Chargers are huge favorites (7.5 points at -115 Saints, -105 Chargers). The Chargers don’t deserve to be this big of a favorite, but the Saints are in free fall and have lost their last three games by 13, 24 and 23 points. Begrudgingly take the Chargers and lay 7.5 points (-105).
Buffalo is a small road favorites (3 points at -110 for both teams). The Seahawks were a cute story when they started 3-0, but they have played two playoff-caliber teams – the Lions and 49ers. They lost those two games by 13 and 12 points, respectively. Buffalo can handle three points. Take the Bills and lay 3 points (-110).
The Bears are favored at the moment (2.5 points). I would avoid this game because Jayden Daniels’ rib injury is why the number is where it’s at. However, we need a pick on this game. Daniels keeps a tab on comparisons. He plays. He shines. Take the Commanders on the moneyline (+125).
The Broncos are undeserving monster favorites (10 points at -110 for both teams). The Panthers seem content to stink – their losses have been by 37, 23, 10, 26, 18, and 33 points. Carolina should be relegated to SEC to prove their value. As much as they don’t warrant it, take the Broncos and lay 10 points (-110).
The Chiefs are another huge favorite (10 points at -110 for both teams). What have the Raiders done that would make you think they will be competitive with the unbeaten champs. When they traded Davante Adams, they waved the white flag of surrender, not the war flag of the eye-patch guy. Take the Chiefs and lay 10 points.
This game has a big Over/Under number (46.5 points at -110 for both). Neither team is living up to their hype. If the game is close, decisions will be made to play it safe in hopes of a much-needed win. Take Under 46.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is worthy of flexing this game out (36 points at -110 for both). Daniel Jones doesn’t have the ammunition to be somebody. Russell Wilson is notorious for one half of great football followed by a drought. But there should never be an O/U under 38 points where Under is a consideration. Take Over 36 points (-110).
Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
The 5 best prop bets for NFL Week 7.
For this week’s picks, we have a pair of quarterbacks hitting under their projected numbers, a pair of dynamic playmakers going over their numbers, and a receiver scoring a touchdown for his third straight game.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 7 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 7.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
OFF = No odds currently listed.
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