NFL Draft best bets: Who will be the first defensive player drafted?

Breaking down the 2023 NFL Draft odds around the first defensive player to be selected and tabbing the best bets with picks and predictions.

The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday night with 31 player selections being made in the 1st round. While a quarterback will be selected No. 1 overall and as many as 4 could go in the 1st 10 picks, many consider the best players in the draft to be on the defensive side of the ball. Below, I analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s draft odds for NFL prospects and tab who will be the first defensive player drafted — just part of SportsbookWire’s many expert picks and predictions among our NFL best bets.

Two pass rushers, 2 conerbacks and a defensive tackle are all expected to be selected in the top 10. The 1st defensive player could be selected as high as the No. 2 overall pick.

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NFL odds: First defensive player drafted

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:49 a.m. ET.

  • Tyree Wilson: -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Will Anderson: +100 (bet $100 to win $100)
  • Jalen Carter: +900 (bet $100 to win $900)
  • Christian Gonzalez: +4000 (bet $100 to win $4,000)
  • Devon Witherspoon: +4000 (bet $100 to win $4,000)
  • Lukas Van Ness: +10000 (bet $100 to win $10,000)
  • Myles Murphy: +10000 (bet $100 to win $10,000)
  • Nolan Smith: +10000 (bet $100 to win $10,000)

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NFL Draft: Best bets

The pick – TYREE WILSON (-135)

The Houston Texans should select a quarterback. However, it appears they might not and will take a top pass rusher No. 2 overall. Wilson has size, length and is extremely athletic. With new coach DeMeco Ryans coming from the San Francisco 49ers and having had an elite pass rusher in Nick Bosa, Houston is leaning toward the 6-foot-6, 275-pound defensive end from Texas A&M.

Worth a shot – WILL ANDERSON (+100)

Anderson might also be the pick for the Texans. If a team wants a pass rusher, no one makes more sense. The 6-foot-4, 240-pound linebacker had 27.5 sacks over the last 2 seasons, the most in college football. And, he did it for Alabama in the toughest conference in the country. If the Arizona Cardinals don’t trade out of the top pick, Anderson could go at No. 3.

Sleeper – JALEN CARTER (+900)

Seattle, which has the No. 5 pick, has been the team most connected to Carter over the last several weeks. They signed 2 defensive tackles in free agency and tried to add another. The 6-foot-3, 300-pound Carter is the best defensive tackle in this draft, but the Georgia star has had some off-field issues.

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NFL Draft best bets: Who will be the first cornerback drafted?

Breaking down the 2023 NFL Draft odds around the first cornerback to be selected and tabbing the best bets with picks and predictions.

The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday evening and one of the more talented positions is cornerback, where there is quality talent for all 3 days.  Below, I analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s draft odds for NFL prospects and tab who will be the first cornerback drafted — just part of SportsbookWire’s many expert picks and predictions among our NFL best bets.

As many as 5 cornerbacks could be selected in the 1st round on Thursday.  However, there are only 2 top players who will likely get selected in the top 10.

Let’s look at what the odds say.

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NFL odds: First cornerback drafted

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:26 a.m. ET.

  • Devon Witherspoon: -300 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Christian Gonzalez: +200 (bet $100 to win $200)
  • Joey Porter Jr.: +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500)
  • Brian Branch: +8000 (bet $100 to win $8,000)
  • Deonte Banks: +8000
  • Kelee Ringo: +8000
  • Cameron Smith: +8000

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NFL Draft: Best bets

The pick – DEVON WITHERSPOON (-300)

This is not a value pick. Witherspoon has been viewed as a guy that is going to be drafted higher than expected. The team most connected to Witherspoon are the Detroit Lions, who have the 6th pick (and the 18th) in the 1st round. They just traded Jeff Okudah, their 2020 first-round selection, to Atlanta. They need help in the defensive backfield.

Worth a shot – CHRISTIAN GONZALEZ (+200)

Gonzalez is longer than Witherspoon at 6-foot-1 and had elite athletic testing at the NFL combine, running the 40 in 4.38 seconds with explosive jumps (41.5-inch vertical and 11-foot-1 broad jump).

Keep an eye on the Seattle Seahawks, who pick in Round 1 right before the Lions at No. 5 (they also have the 20th pick). He played collegiately in the Pacific Northwest at Oregon and Seattle has enjoyed taller cornerbacks in the past.

Gonzalez and Witherspoon are s cut above all the other cornerbacks in the draft. There is no real reason to consider any other. It will be a surprise if any other is selected in the top 10.

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NFL Draft best bets: How many WRs will be drafted in Round 1?

Breaking down the 2023 NFL Draft odds and tabbing the best bet for how many wide receivers will be drafted in the first round.

The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday, and there will be 17 players heading to Kansas City expecting to hear their names called among the first 31 picks on Thursday evening.

Below, I analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s draft odds for NFL prospects and tab the Over/Under for the total number of wide receivers drafted in the first round — just part of SportsbookWire’s many expert picks and predictions among our NFL best bets.

The draft is where dreams are realized and teams can be drastically improved. This year is going to be no different. So with the 1st round on Thursday, let’s dive into how many wide receivers are going to come off the board on Day 1.

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NFL odds: Total number of WRs drafted in Round 1

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 10 p.m. ET

  • Over 3.5: -106 (bet $106 to win $100)
  • Under 3.5: -125 (bet $125 to win $100)

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NFL Draft: Best bet

OVER 3.5 (-106)

There is too much talent on the board for this few wide receivers to be taken with 2 players widely expected to be 1st-round picks.

Those 2 are Ohio State’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was hurt for much of the 2022 season, and TCU’s Quentin Johnston, who burst onto the scene as the Horned Frogs made a run to the National Championship Game.

The waters get murky after that. WRs Jalin Hyatt (Tennessee), Nathaniel Dell (Houston), WR Josh Downs (North Carlina), WR Zay Flowers (Boston College) and WR Jordan Addison (USC) could all slip into the 1st round. The talent is there, but is the need?

The Vikings hold pick No. 23 and could use a player like Flowers or Addison after losing Adam Thielen. Later in the draft, teams like Buffalo, who won’t have Cole Beasley to rely upon as that third star, could aim for a wide receiver as well.

CBS Sports’  Pete Prisco’s final mock draft and Pro Football Focus’ analyst mock draft both had 4 receivers taken on Day 1. Expect that to be the result, and at this value, take the OVER 3.5 (-106).

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NFL Draft best bets: How many QBs will be drafted in Round 1?

Breaking down the 2023 NFL Draft odds and tabbing the best bet for how many quarterbacks will be drafted in the first round.

The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday when some of the top players in college football will hear their names called. Seventeen have already been invited to Kansas City for the event.

Below, I analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s draft odds for NFL prospects and tab the Over/Under for the total number of quarterbacks drafted in the first round — just part of SportsbookWire’s many expert picks and predictions among our NFL best bets.

Many analysts are pegging several quarterbacks to be top-10 picks with most having at least 3 QBs taken in the first 5 picks. There are at least 4 surefire 1st-round locks at the position.

Alabama QB Bryce Young, Ohio State QB CJ Stroud and Kentucky QB Will Levis are the most prolific names ready to be called in the first 31 selections.

With the Panthers having traded into the No. 1 position for a quarterback, expect the 1st overall pick to be at the position. That said, let’s dive into how many to expect taken on Day 1.

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NFL odds: Total number of QBs drafted in Round 1

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET

  • Over 4.5: -154 (bet $154 to win $100)
  • Under 4.5: +116 (bet $100 to win $116)

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NFL Draft: Best bet

UNDER 4.5 (+116)

Pro Football Focus, a well-known company that specializes in grading players throughout the season, assigned their analysts a team and mocked the 2023 NFL Draft. They had 4 quarterbacks taken in the first 4 picks. The next taken was at No. 61 to the Raiders.

That was Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker, and his draft position will likely make or break this pick. Levis, Florida QB Anthony Richardson, Stroud and Young are all considered locks to be 1st-round picks.

Hooker is the wild card. Having torn his ACL with Tennessee last season, there is a concern about both his injury history and his ceiling. Those should prevent him from being a 1st-round pick.

CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco also didn’t have 5 QBs in his final 1st-round mock draft. It is the most important position in football, but that doesn’t necessarily mean this is an ultra-deep draft class at quarterback with most not considering it even a good QB class.

While QB Tanner McKee from Stanford and championship-winning QB Stetson Bennett could jump up as well, this bet is made or broken by Hooker, and his injury history and ceiling are too much to overcome.

Given the value and those concerns, back the UNDER 4.5 (+116).

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2023 NFL mock draft: Panthers pick Bryce Young at No. 1 on night full of interesting odds

SportwbookWire’s 2023 NFL mock draft of Round 1 has Alabama’s Bryce Young going No. 1 overall to the Carolina Panthers.

The 2023 NFL Draft begins Thursday night in Kansas City and will continue through Saturday. Thirty-one players will be selected in the 1st round Thursday as the newest additions to the league.

The Carolina Panthers pick 1st overall after trading up from the 9th pick with the Chicago Bears.

They are expected to select a quarterback — as many as 5 QBs could be selected in the 1st round.

Below, we bring you a 2023 NFL mock draft with projections for all 31 1st-round picks. In addition, we share the available pertinent betting odds for players, positions and teams.

Check back throughout the postseason for SportsbookWire.com’s expert NFL best bets, picks and predictions.

Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook and BetMGM Sportsbook. Last updated Tuesday at 5 p.m. ET.

NFL Draft best bets: Who will be the first wide receiver drafted?

Analyzing the 2023 NFL Draft odds and tabbing the first wide receiver to be selected Thursday with the best bets, picks and predictions.

This, for many, is the most fun part of the NFL year.

The 2023 NFL Draft is almost here, starting with Day 1 kicking off Thursday in Kansas City. Much like the Super Bowl, this affair is an event made for prop bets. I am going to look at one such bet here.

Below, I analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s draft odds for NFL prospects and tab who will be the first wide receiver drafted — just part of SportsbookWire’s many expert picks and predictions among our NFL best bets.

After years of meteoric receiver drafts, the 2023 group is a bit of a letdown. There are not many big receivers in this draft. The only true big man, Quentin Johnston (TCU), has questions about his hands.

While the little man will reign this season, which one will be the question still to be answered.

Will Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State) put aside his missed 2022 and get credit for an incredible 2021? Will Josh Downs get propped up after being able to succeed with two different quarterbacks at North Carolina?

All the receivers in the  2023 NFL Draft have issues, which we need to sort through before deciding on which one is best for our favorite team. All we know is that they’ll all be drafted.

So, now we must decide which one goes first Thursday.

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NFL odds: First wide receiver drafted

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Tuesday at 1 a.m. ET

  • Jaxon Smith-Njigba: -430 (bet $430 to win $100)
  • Zay Flowers: +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
  • Jordan Addison: +1000 (Bet $100 to win $1,000)
  • Quentin Johnston: +1100 (Bet $100 to win $1,100)
  • Jalin Hyatt: +2900 (Bet $100 to win $2900)
  • Josh Downs: +10000 (Bet $100 to win $10,000)
  • Kayshon Boutte: +10000 (Bet $100 to win $10,000)

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NFL Draft: Best bets

The pick – JAXON SMITH-NJIGBA (-430)

Despite only playing 3 games in 2022 due to a nagging hamstring injury, Smith-Njigba is still the consensus No. 1 receiver on the board in this draft.

After an incredible Rose Bowl the previous season as a sophomore with 15 catches for 3 TDs and an FBS bowl record-347 receiving yards against Utah, some felt he would be the top receiver in the 2023 draft even if he didn’t play another college game. Smith-Njigba basically took them at their word and opted to sit out a majority of the season — including skipping Ohio State’s national semifinal game — and train for the NFL.

While do so may seem a bit selfish, this is becoming the new normal for many elite players. If they suffer any form of injury, instead of coming back, the choice has become to milk the injury out and get ready for the next level. No one can blame them with so much money at stake.

This is exactly what JSN did, and it will likely pay off for him with a top-15 to 20 draft selection Thursday.

Although -430 is a large price to pay, the NFL Draft is one arena in which the long shot doesn’t normally pay off. It’s usually safe to bet on the favorite, which is what I would do here.

Worth a shot – ZAY FLOWERS (+650)

While Smith-Njigba is the obvious choice, Flowers would be the only other wideout worth making a small wager on.

Not only do many teams love the Boston College product, but there is talk of some of those teams wanting to trade up to acquire him.

If a team like the Kansas City Chiefs, who has been linked to him, decides to make a move up, Flowers could go earlier than many think possible.

He’s already had a private workout — in Texas — with Kansas City QB Patrick Mahomes. If Mahomes gives the green light, it could just be a matter of how high the Chiefs are willing to move up to get Flowers.

A trade into the top 20 could be needed and this could also mean Flowers coming off the board ahead of any other receiver. Kansas City currently has the last pick in the 1st round.

While it would be a little surprising, Flowers is the one receiver, other than Smith-Njigba, to have a chance to be the first wideout selected in this draft.

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Long shot – JOSH DOWNS (+10000)

This is a 2-horse race between Smith-Njigba and Flowers on who will be the first WR drafted … including Flowers in the race is even a bit hopeful

But if you want to take a long shot, Downs might be your guy at +10000. Small and shifty, Downs was an elite receiver at UNC with QBs Sam Howell (drafted last summer in the 5th round by the Washington Commanders) and Drake Maye, who threw for 4,321 yards and 38 TDs last season as a sophomore.

Downs is a pure slot receiver, but he can be a high-volume receiver for the right team.

It’s not likely that he will go first at the WR position, but as a long shot, he is the only play worth making.

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NFL Draft best bets: Who will be the No. 1 pick, the No. 2 pick and the No. 3 pick?

Breaking down the 2023 NFL Draft odds and tabbing the best bets for the top-3 picks.

After a short offseason, the fun starts up again with the first day of the 2023 NFL Draft Thursday in Kansas City. Below, I analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s draft odds for NFL prospects and tab who will be the first, second and third overall picks — just part of SportsbookWire’s many expert picks and predictions among our NFL best bets.

There are quarterbacks abound in this draft, but all have questions. It’s still undetermined which QB the Carolina Panthers like with the No. 1 overall pick.

What first looked like quarterbacks going No. 1 and No. 2 now looks like a distant memory. Alabama edge Will Anderson could go at No. 2 to the Houston Texans. Or it could be Texas Tech edge Tyree Wilson. Then again, it could be Kentucky QB Will Levis and not QB C.J. Stroud out of Ohio State. What a mess … but a fun mess.

This is the best part of the offseason. Especially for the young men who have waited to hear their name called their entire life. This is the culmination of a journey and the start of a new one.

Congratulations to them all, but why not we make some money by cashing in on some NFL Draft prop bets.

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NFL odds: First overall pick

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:41 p.m. ET

  • Bryce Young: -2400 (bet $2,400 to win $100)
  • C.J. Stroud: +1500 (bet $100 to win $1,500)
  • Anthony Richardson: +2500 (bet $100 to win $2,500)
  • Will Levis: +6000 (bet $100 to win $6,000)
  • Will Anderson:  +12000 (bet $100 to win $12,000)

AVOID.

Young (-2400) will be the No. 1 pick, but the price is too high and not worth the risk.

The -2400 odds almost makes it a certainty that the Panthers will select Young. Rather than wager 24 times the potential profit, it would behoove you to make a play on one of the next 2 picks at far better odds.

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NFL odds: Second overall pick

  • Will Levis: +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Tyree Wilson: +170 (bet $100 to win $170)
  • Will Anderson: +300 (bet $100 to win $300)
  • C.J. Stroud: +550 (bet $100 to win $550)
  • Anthony Richardson: +3400 (bet $100 to win $3,400)
  • Bryce Young: +4000 (bet $100 to win $4,000)
  • Jalen Carter: +6000 (bet $100 to win $6,000)

The pick – WILL LEVIS (+105)

If you think Houston will be making this pick and not trading it, then this is not the bet for you. In that case, the decision would be down to Anderson and Wilson. But odds are, if Houston can, it will trade out of this spot and allow someone else to move up and draft a quarterback. That QB being Levis, the strong-armed gunslinger from Kentucky.

Levis has the arm and the mobility to be successful. This is not a guarantee, but it’s something teams have taken a chance on early and often so many times before.

Nothing is more important in the NFL than a franchise QB and teams are willing to trade up to snag one.

Expect a team to trade into No. 2 with Houston and take Levis. It could be the Las Vegas Raiders; it could even be the Detroit Lions. My gut feeling is it will be a team  which can wait a year to let Levis learn from a veteran QB already in place.

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NFL odds: Third overall pick

  • Tyree Wilson: +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • C.J. Stroud: +280 (bet $100 to win $280)
  • Will Anderson: +370 (bet $100 to win $370)
  • Anthony Richardson: +500 (bet $100 to win $500)
  • Will Levis: +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000)
  • Paris Johnson Jr.: +1000 (bet $100 to win $1,000)
  • Jalen Carter: +2200 (bet $100 to win $2,200)
  • Peter Skoronski: +3000 (bet $100 to win $3,000)
  • Christian Gonzalez: +3400 (bet $100 to win $3,400)
  • Devon Witherspoon: +3400 (bet $100 to win $3,400)
  • Bryce Young: +6000 (bet $100 to win $6,000)

The pick – C.J. STROUD (+280)

No. 3 is where Stroud should come off the board.

After being passed up by the first 2 teams, Stroud will get drafted by the Indianapolis Colts, who will trade up a spot to get their man.

While rumors have the Colts favoring Levis, it’s very unlikely the Texans would trade their No. 2 pick to a division rival. Thus, the Colts will settle for Stroud, a move which could lead to better results than drafting Levis.

Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay has wasted too many years on grizzled veteran quarterbacks. He will finally get his young gun in Stroud.

Much like Houston with the No. 2 pick, Arizona wants to trade out of the 3 spot and gather more selections. The team that gives the Cardinals the best deal will get the choice, which will be Stroud.

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Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Buffalo Bills at Chicago Bears odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Bills (11-3) battle the Chicago Bears (3-11) at Soldier Field Saturday. Kickoff from Chicago is set for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Bills vs. Bears odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 32-29 in Week 15, failing to cover as 7-point home favorites. They are just 6-7-1 against the spread (ATS) this season and are 2-4 ATS when given a double-digit spread. Buffalo is led by its elite pass attack, ranking 5th in the NFL in passing yards per game. (265.6) and 2nd in total yards per game (400.6).

The Bears lost to the Eagles 25-20 in Week 15, but covered as 8.5-point underdogs. Chicago is just 5-8-1 ATS on the season and is 1-2 ATS when a double-digit underdog. It does have the No. 1 rushing offense in the NFL, averaging 186.9 yards on the ground per game.

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Bills at Bears odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Bills -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Bears +325 (bet $100 to win $325)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Bills -8 (-108) | Bears +8 (-112)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 40 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Bills at Bears key injuries

Bills

  • DE Boogie Basham (calf) out
  • C Mitch Morse (concussion) out
  • DT Ed Oliver (calf) questionable
  • DT Jordan Phillips (shoulder) questionable

Bears

  • WR Chase Claypool (knee) doubtful
  • OL Teven Jenkins (neck) doubtful
  • DB Jaylon Johnson (finger, ribs) questionable
  • WR Equanimeous St. Brown (concussion) out
  • DB Kindle Vildor (ankle) out
  • OL Cody Whitehair (knee) doubtful

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Bills at Bears picks and predictions

Prediction

Bills 27, Bears 20

Moneyline

PASS.

The Bills on the road in frigid weather conditions at -400 shouldn’t even be in a multi-team parlay let alone a straight-up bet. Nonetheless, they have the No. 1 seed to play for and should beat Chicago in the Windy City.

Against the spread

BET BEARS +8 (-112).

The Bears are 3-3 ATS when the spread is a touchdown or more.

With the weather conditions, this game should be played more on the ground. It is supposed to be 12 degrees in Chicago at kickoff. While the Bills are used to the conditions, it doesn’t make passing any easier.

The Bills have been without DE Von Miller, who was a crucial part of their defensive line as well and would’ve been useful in slowing down Fields. They rank 9th in total yards against (325.4).

Buffalo will be a heavy public favorite as well. Pregame.com has 77% of the tickets and 63% of the cash on the Bills.

That means the bigger money is coming on the Bears. In sports betting, you typically want to side with the sportsbooks, and they need the Bears to cover. Ultimately, back the BEARS +8 (-112).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 40 (-112).

The Bills-Dolphins ended 32-29, and while those were two dynamic offenses, the same thought about weather creating lower scoring was there last week. That went over the 45 total.

The Bills are 3-3 O/U in their last 6 games. This will be their lowest total of the season. They have topped 30 by themselves 6 times this year. The Bears are 9-5 O/U this season and are 7-1 O/U in their last 8 games.

Considering the trends, for a partial unit, bet the OVER 40 (-112).

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First look: Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts Week 8 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Washington Commanders (3-4) are on the road in Week 8 to take on the Indianapolis Colts (3-3-1). Kickoff is Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium (FOX). Below, we look at Washington vs. Indianapolis odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

The Commanders are coming off a 23-21 upset win at home over the Green Bay Packers. They entered the game as 3.5-point home underdogs and rallied from a 14-3 deficit, holding the Packers to 232 yards of offense and not allowing them to convert a 3rd down (0-for-6) in the game.

The Colts lost on the road 19-10 to the Tennessee Titans as 2.5-point underdogs. QB Matt Ryan was intercepted twice and 1 of the picks was returned for a TD. The Indy defense held the Titans to 254 yards of offense,  but the offense only managed to gain 292.

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Commanders at Colts odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:17 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Commanders +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Colts -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Commanders +3.5 (-105) | Colts -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 41.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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2022 betting stats

  • ML: Commanders 3-4 | Colts 3-3-1
  • ATS: Commanders 3-4 | Colts 3-4
  • O/U: Commanders 3-4 | Colts 1-6

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Commanders vs. Colts head-to-head

This will be the 34th time the teams have faced one another, but the 1st time since 2018. The Commanders have not beaten the Colts since 2002. The Colts have won 4 straight meetings and lead the all-time series 21-12.

Washington’s last win in Indianapolis was 1994.

Ryan, in his first year as Colts QB, faced Washington 6 times as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. He is 5-1 in the 6 starts against Washington with 12 TD passes and 6 INTs.

Commanders QB Taylor Heinicke will make his 1st career start against the Colts.

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First look: Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings odds and lines

Looking at Sunday’s Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings Week 8 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Arizona Cardinals (3-4) are on the road in Week 8 to take on the Minnesota Vikings (5-1). Kickoff from U.S. Bank Stadium is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we look at Cardinals vs. Vikings odds from Tipico Sportsbook; check back for all our NFL picks and predictions.

The Cardinals snapped an 8-game home losing skid in Week 7 with a 42-34 win over the New Orleans Saints on Thursday Night Football. They covered the 2.5-point spread, picking off Saints QB Andy Dalton 3 times in the first half, returning 2 for touchdowns on consecutive possessions.

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The Vikings are coming off their bye week and have a 2.5-game lead in the NFC North. The Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins on the road 24-16 as 3.5-point favorites in Week 6. QB Kirk Cousins threw 2 touchdown passes and did not turn the ball over.

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Cardinals at Vikings odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 10:27 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Cardinals +160 (bet $100 to win $160) | Vikings -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals +3.5 (-105) | Vikings -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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  • ML: Cardinals 3-4 | Vikings 5-1
  • ATS: Cardinals 4-3 | Vikings 2-4
  • O/U: Cardinals 2-5 | Vikings 3-3

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Cardinals vs. Vikings head-to-head

The Cardinals and Vikings play each other for the second straight season. The Cardinals won 34-33 last season at home in Week 2 as Vikings PK Greg Joseph missed a potential game-winning field goal as time expired.

This will be the 30th time these teams have met. The Vikings lead the all-time series 15-12 in the regular season and are 2-0 against the Cardinals in the playoffs.

The Vikings have won 5 of 7 meetings since 2010. Cousins is 2-3 in 5 career starts against the Cardinals while Arizona QB Kyler Murray is 1-0 against the Vikings.

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