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Whether it’s because of competing with the World Series this weekend or just coincidence, the NFL has all 32 teams playing — taking a 1-week break from bye weeks. That won’t be repeated until Week 15 when the bye weeks are over.
Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds and lines, and tab the best NFL Week 8 player prop bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.
This week our picks include a hot quarterback not reaching an Over/Under number he has blown past more times than not, a pair of running backs showing why they’re the centerpieces of their respective offenses, an unheralded wide receiver continuing the roll he’s been on since mid-September and a big-name receiver burning one of the best pass defenses in the league for a touchdown.
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NFL Week 8 prop bet picks and predictions
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.
Jaguars WR Christian Kirk OVER 54.5 receiving yards (-120)
– At Steelers, 1 p.m. (CBS)
The Steelers are allowing 260 passing yards a game and most of those yards are to wide receivers.
Kirk was overshadowed by teammate Calvin Ridley when he arrived in the offseason, but Kirk has maintained his role as the No. 1 wide receiver in the Jaguars’ offense.
Kirk has topped this number in 3 of the last 4 games and will get every opportunity to get 8 or more targets, which should be more than enough to hit the Over.
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Minnesota Vikings QB Kirk Cousins UNDER 252.5 passing yards (-115)
– At Packers, 1 p.m. (FOX)
In Minnesota’s first 2 wins, Cousins threw for less than 200 yards. The Vikings chose to have a balanced offense against the Panthers and Bears because they were never far behind and could keep mixing in the run to control game tempo and shorten the game.
In 6 games, the Packers have scored just 26 first-half points, giving their opponents the opportunity to get an early lead and control the momentum.
Cousins has blown past 300 yards in 4 games this season, but this one should be more of a ground-based game plan that will keep him short. Plus the number has swelled up 2 yards Saturday.
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase SCORES A TOUCHDOWN (+120)
– At 49ers, 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
The 49ers have only allowed 7 touchdown passes in 7 games, but the Bengals are going to need to throw to win, and that means a lot of Chase.
The Bengals have been digging out of a hole after a 1-3 start and are starting to get their footing with Joe Burrow getting healthier and the anticipated return of Tee Higgins to limit constant double-teams of Chase.
The 49ers aren’t the best team to expect a big day from, but one of the 49ers’ few weaknesses is the ability to get beat over the top by opponents willing to take the risk.
Seattle Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker OVER 66.5 rushing yards (-120)
– Host Browns, 4:05 p.m. (FOX)
The Browns have a strong run defense, but they’re facing a Seattle team that doesn’t abandon the run even when it falls behind.
Walker has topped this number in 3 of the last 4 games (and came with 4.5 yards in the one he didn’t) because of the consistent run volume he gets. In his last 5 games, Walker’s rushing attempt totals have been 17, 18, 17, 19 and 26.
The Browns won’t be pushovers, but if Walker has what has become an average week – 17 carries or more – it will be very difficult for Cleveland to hold him under this number.
Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler OVER 31.5 receiving yards (-120)
– Host Bears, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)
The Chargers have been struggling to win games, and when that happens, teams often revert to what has made them successful in the past. In the case of the Chargers, that is making Ekeler a 2-way threat as a runner and receiver.
Having missed 3 games this season, Ekeler hasn’t been able to get in a groove quite yet, but a primetime game against one of the worst teams in the league is a way to get healthy in a hurry.
Getting Ekeler in space in the pass game should be a priority for quarterback Justin Herbert, and 5 receptions should be about the baseline given the shorthanded nature at the top of the Chargers’ receiving corps. All it will take is one splash play and he tops this number.
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