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Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Cleveland Browns at Jacksonville Jaguars preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Jacksonville Jaguars begin a new era by hosting the Cleveland Browns Saturday in the 2021 preseason opener for both sides. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. ET at TIAA Bank Field. Below, we look at the Browns at Jaguars odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Jaguars will split quarterback duties between rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick QB Trevor Lawrence and incumbent veteran Gardner Minshew. Many expect Lawrence to be under center in Week 1 of the regular season, but Minshew has been adamant he won’t give up the starting role without his best fight.

Head coach Urban Meyer and RB Travis Etienne are also among the new pieces making their game debuts for the Jaguars.

Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski said this week he’ll rest most of his key starters Saturday. The quarterback duties will be split between Case Keenum and Kyle Lauletta as they battle to back up Baker Mayfield in 2021.

Browns at Jaguars odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 6:05 p.m. ET.

Money line: Browns +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Jaguars -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Browns +2.5 (+100) | Jaguars -2.5 (-125)
Total: 36.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)

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Browns at Jaguars odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jaguars 27, Browns 17

Money line

These lines are indicative of the changing times for two of the NFL’s longest-suffering franchises.

The books are rightfully favoring the host Jaguars as they head into preseason play with many intriguing depth chart battles at key offensive positions. Meanwhile, the Browns seem to have finally graduated from sorting out their first-team offense and defense, and will instead be giving longer looks to those further down the depth chart Saturday.

Back the JAGUARS (-145) as moderate favorites with Lawrence and Minshew both likely to put on a show for their new coach.

Against the spread

The better bet is to go with the JAGUARS -2.5 (-125) for the hosts to win by at least 3 points.

Outside of the QB battle, Etienne will be trying to usurp 2020 star RB James Robinson. The first-team wide receivers, including veteran Marvin Jones are also expected to get lengthy looks alongside their signal-callers.

Over/Under

Jaguars-Browns sets up to be one of the more intriguing matchups of the Week 1 preseason schedule. Back the OVER 36.5 (-125) with the highly motivated hosts capable of handling most of the scoring.

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Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Denver Broncos at Minnesota Vikings preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Minnesota Vikings host the Denver Broncos Saturday in the 2021 preseason opener for both teams. Kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium will be at 4 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Broncos at Vikings odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Broncos and Vikings shared joint practices Wednesday and Thursday and enter their preseason opener quite familiar with one another.

Broncos QB Drew Lock, the incumbent starter from 2020, will start Saturday’s game with offseason-acquisition Teddy Bridgewater in line for the start next week, according to head coach Vic Fangio.

The Vikings won’t have rookie QB Kellen Mond available for the opener as he just returned from the COVID-19 list.

Broncos at Vikings odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:59 p.m. ET.

Money line: Broncos -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Vikings +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
Against the spread/ATS: Broncos -2.5 (-125) | Vikings +2.5 (+100)
Total: 34.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Broncos at Vikings odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Broncos 20, Vikings 13

Money line

Back the BRONCOS (-145) as they enter preseason play with a true QB competition between Lock and Bridgewater. Both should be expected to see extensive playing time each week, and third-stringer Brett Rypien can also contribute later in games after making one start and three total appearances last season.

The Vikings will be without the services of their projected 2021 backup Saturday, leaving Jake Browning, Nate Stanley and Danny Etling to split work behind whatever amount of work Kirk Cousins gets in.

Against the spread

The better bet is to back the BRONCOS -2.5 (-125) to win by 3 or more points against the shorthanded Vikings.

Denver will also be trying to see what they have in second-round rookie RB Javonte Williams to help determine the backfield timeshare with veteran Melvin Gordon in the regular season. When betting preseason football, it’s safest to side with the more motivated offensive group.

Over/Under

Lean to the UNDER 34.5 (-110). It’s by far the safer play with most of the scoring production likely to fall on the right arm of Lock.

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Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Miami Dolphins at Chicago Bears preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Miami Dolphins visit the Chicago Bears Saturday as both teams begin their 2021 preseason campaigns at Soldier Field. Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET as the first game of the day. Below, we look at the Dolphins at Bears odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Rookie Bears QB Justin Fields, the No. 11 pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, is “going to get a lot of reps” and will “for sure [play] past the halftime,” according to head coach Matt Nagy. Veteran QB Andy Dalton is expected to get the start but not play more than one or two series.

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores said this week second-year QB Tua Tagovailoa and other starters will get at least some time on the field Saturday. Tagovailoa made nine starts and appeared in 10 total games as a rookie. He completed 64.1% of his passes for 1,814 yards and 11 touchdowns against 5 interceptions.

Dolphins at Bears odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:52 p.m. ET.

Money line: Dolphins +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Bears -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Dolphins +3.5 (-115) | Bears -3.5 (-105)
Total: 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Dolphins at Bears odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bears 24, Dolphins 17

Money line

The BEARS (-190) are moderately heavy home favorites with Fields getting his first taste of NFL action. We’ll give him the edge with an expected larger role than Tagovailoa, who already has the Dolphins’ No. 1 job locked up.

In addition to Fields seeing more time on the field, he’s expected to get more reps with the first-team offense than Tagovailoa or any other Dolphins quarterback Saturday.

Against the spread

BEARS -3.5 (-105) is the better bet to make for Saturday’s game for a Chicago win by at least 4 points.

The Dolphins are bringing back much of their veteran defensive core with few starting jobs up for grabs. Those veterans should be expected to see more limited action than a Bears defense which underwent considerably more change in the offseason, especially in the second team.

Over/Under

Bet the OVER 36.5 (-110) with both head coaches declaring their promising young quarterbacks will get a good amount of reps in the head-to-head battle.

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Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Dallas Cowboys (0-1) visit the Arizona Cardinals (0-0) Friday for a 10 p.m. ET kickoff at State Farm Stadium. Below, we look at the Cowboys at Cardinals odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Cowboys are coming off a Hall of Fame Game loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Canton, Ohio, and star QB Dak Prescott will miss another start after suffering a shoulder strain during the first week of training camp.

Backup QBs Garrett Gilbert and Ben DiNucci will get the bulk of the action in his place. Gilbert threw for 104 yards and was sacked twice last week.

The Cardinals will be without DL J.J. Watt, who has been rehabbing a hamstring injury. QB Kyler Murray will likely see one series of game action.

Cowboys at Cardinals odds, spread, and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:30 p.m. ET.

Money line: Cowboys +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Cardinals -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Cowboys +2.5 (-105) | Cardinals -2.5, -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Total: 37.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Cowboys at Cardinals odds, lines, predictions, and picks

Prediction

Cowboys 21, Cardinals 10

Money line

The Cardinals are slight favorites on the money line. Dallas reported to camp a week earlier and has an extra game under its belt, while Arizona will spend the bulk of the night working off the rust.

Take the COWBOYS (+115) as plus-money underdogs.

Against the spread

The Cowboys are 2.5-point underdogs on the road and even without Prescott, should cover with Gilbert perfectly capable of big-time passing performances.

Roll with the COWBOYS +2.5 (-105) with 2 points of insurance in the event of a loss.

Over/Under

Although both offenses are built for a shootout, Murray only playing one series should lead bettors to the UNDER 37.5 (-105).

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Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Friday’s Tennessee Titans at Atlanta Falcons preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Tennessee Titans open their 2021 preseason schedule with a visit to the Atlanta Falcons for a Friday game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Titans at Falcons odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The cross-conference opponents were tightly tied through the offseason. First, the Falcons hired former Titans offensive coordinator Arthur Smith as their head coach. Then, Tennessee acquired disgruntled WR Julio Jones from Atlanta via trade. Jones isn’t expected to take the field in the preseason opener.

Smith gets his first shot as a head coach at any level. He was the offensive coordinator in Tennessee for two seasons after serving in many different assistant roles since 2011.

Titans at Falcons odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:25 a.m. ET.

Money line: Titans +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Falcons -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Titans +1.5 (-110) | Falcons -1.5 (-110)
Total: 37.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Titans at Falcons odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Falcons 23, Titans, 19

Money line

Back the FALCONS (-125) with more pieces on offense battling for roles in 2021.

QB Matt Ryan is locked-in as Atlanta’s starter, but QBs AJ McCarron and undrafted free-agent QB Feleipe Franks are both new to the organization and will compete for backup duties. The Falcons are also holding fairly open competitions at running back and wide receiver after a 4-12 2020 campaign.

Titans RB Derrick Henry won’t be playing Friday and QB Ryan Tannehill will see very limited action, if any.

Against the spread

The better value bet is to back ATLANTA -1.5 (-110) for a win by 2 or more points.

While the home field isn’t likely to offer too much of an advantage in preseason play, Smith will look to impress against his former team in his head coaching debut.

Over/Under

Back the OVER 37.5 (-115), again because the Falcons are likely to have the more motivated second- and third-teamers on the offensive side.

Both teams also have new defensive coordinators with Shane Bowen taking over for the Titans and Dean Pees entering his first season with the Falcons.

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Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Buffalo Bills at Detroit Lions preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Bills are in the Motor City Friday night for their preseason opener against the Detroit Lions. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. ET at Ford Field. Below, we look at the Bills at Lions odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bills will take a more cautious approach to this game than the Lions. Buffalo is not expected to play the majority of its starters, including QB Josh Allen. Lions starters will play about a quarter, so this will be our first look at QB Jared Goff with his new team.

Buffalo is coming off a season in which it reached the AFC Championship Game, only to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs. Allen was a Pro Bowler and one of the best quarterbacks in football, getting rewarded with a massive extension this offseason.

The Lions are currently in a rebuild after trading away QB Matthew Stafford for Goff and draft picks. Expectations are low for Dan Campbell’s team in his first year as a head coach.

Bills at Lions odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:50 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bills +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Lions -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Bills +1.5 (-105) | Lions -1.5 (-115)
Total: 36.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Bills at Lions odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Bills 17, Lions 14

Money line

The Bills aren’t going to play their primary starters, but it won’t just be backups on the field. Players who are battling for starting jobs could see some action, which will help Buffalo in this game.

Detroit is expected to be one of the worst teams in football and with this being Campbell’s first game, I’m not expecting a whole lot out of Goff and the Lions offense. Bet the BILLS (+100) at even money.

Against the spread

It’s hard to predict preseason games, especially the first preseason game of the year when most starters don’t play or stay on the field only for a brief time. The Bills have the better roster from top to bottom, with Detroit lacking talent even in its starting lineup.

Bet the BILLS +1.5 (-105) to cover the spread and even win outright on the road.

Over/Under

Preseason openers are typically low-scoring, with two of the first three games this year totaling 35 or fewer points. The Lions don’t have much in the way of an offense, and Buffalo’s backup quarterbacks leave a lot to be desired, led by QB Mitchell Trubisky.

Don’t expect many points to be put up on the board, especially with Buffalo’s defense looking strong on paper – even in the second unit. Bet the UNDER 36.5 (-110).

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Washington Football Team at New England Patriots odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Washington Football Team at New England Patriots preseason Week 1 matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Football Team and New England Patriots kick off Week 1 of the preseason on Thursday, their first game action of the year. Kickoff from Gillette Stadium is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Washington vs. Patriots odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Washington enters this season seeking its second straight NFC East title after winning the division in narrow fashion last year. QB Ryan Fitzpatrick is expected to be the starter although he’ll face some competition from QB Taylor Heinicke. The defense is where the strength of this team truly lies as they have a defensive front that rivals any in the NFL.

The Patriots are still searching for a starting quarterback of their own. QB Cam Newton and QB Mac Jones are both expected to play against Washington. It will mark the first time Jones takes the field in an NFL game – even if it is just a preseason game. CB Stephon Gilmore won’t play in this one, but New England’s defense is still formidable.

Washington at Patriots odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:13 a.m. ET.

Money line: Washington -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Patriots -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Washington +1.5 (-115) | Patriots -1.5 (-107)
Total: 37.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Washington at Patriots odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Washington 20, Patriots 14

Money line

The first preseason game is always a little bit sloppy, especially with backups and reserves handling the bulk of the snaps. Washington’s roster is a little bit deeper than the Patriots’, so I feel more confident in the road team coming in and grabbing a win over New England.

Bet WASHINGTON (-105) to win outright against the Patriots, who are going to have trouble keeping their quarterbacks upright.

Against the spread

Washington has the edge at quarterback in this one assuming Fitzpatrick and Heinicke both play. Fitzpatrick will be aggressive throwing the ball, while Heinicke will get the chance to show off his athleticism as a runner.

I like WASHINGTON +1.5 (-115) to win outright and in turn cover the spread, with its defense stymying New England’s offense.

Over/Under

It’s always difficult to predict what the score line is going to be in the preseason, especially in Week 1. However, with rust being knocked off and players attempting to find their footing this shouldn’t be a high-scoring game in Foxborough.

Bet the UNDER 37.5 (-115) tonight.

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Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Steelers at Philadelphia Eagles preseason matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) visit the Philadelphia Eagles (0-0) Thursday for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Lincoln Financial Field. Below, we look at the Steelers at Eagles odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Steelers are coming off a victory over the Dallas Cowboys in which they entered as slight favorites. They won 16-3 despite unimpressive snaps from first-round pick RB Najee Harris.

Veteran Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger did not play against Dallas and will not play against Philadelphia either. Pittsburgh will be led by a combination of QB Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins.

As for the Eagles, first-year head coach Nick Sirianni is expected to start second-year QB Jalen Hurts. Veteran QB Joe Flacco will spearhead a couple of drives as well.

It’s unlikely Eagles first-round pick and former Heisman Trophy winner WR Devonta Smith sees his first NFL action against the Steelers, leaving the Philadelphia quarterbacks without many options.

Steelers at Eagles odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:45 a.m. ET.

Money line: Steelers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Eagles -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Steelers +0.5 (-108) | Eagles -0.5 (-112)
Total: 36.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Steelers at Eagles odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Eagles 17, Steelers 10

Money line

BET on the EAGLES (-110) as they’re going to have several drives with a competent quarterback who should challenge the Steelers defense. Pittsburgh gave up three points to Dallas, but the Cowboys were without their three best offensive personnel.

The Eagles will have Hurts and Flacco both in action while the Steelers will continue with their duo of underwhelming quarterbacks. Given the talent difference at quarterback and the inefficiency of Harris in the Steelers preseason opener, the Eagles should be able to outscore Pittsburgh.

Philadelphia was 3-4-1 at home last year and 1-7 on the road, so the Eagles are clearly a better team at Lincoln Financial.

The first half of this game will help prove if the Steelers’ defense is as legit as it was last season. LB Devin Bush is expected to play, but it’d be shocking if he saw numerous drives.

Against the spread

PASS on the Eagles -0.5 (-112) as the money line just makes more sense. If the Eagles win, it’s going to be by more than half a point, so if you’re looking to bet on a side, just opt for the Eagles money line at better odds.

Now, moving the spread a few points on an alternate may be smart to get plus-money odds. That’s really the only reason to look to the spread on this one.

Over/Under

BET on the UNDER 36.5 (-115) as Big Ben isn’t going to play and Hurts likely won’t get multiple drives.

Steelers quarterbacks were 18-for-28 and totaled fewer than 200 passing yards against the Cowboys. The Steelers’ two top running backs went for a combined 18 carries and 42 yards in their opener. Everyone other than WR Chase Claypool just wasn’t impressive.

Both the Steelers and Cowboys eased their way into preseason play. As for the Eagles, they’ll likely be without Smith, leaving Hurts and Flacco without many options.

Given both teams won’t be wanting to play their big names a high amount of snaps, this game going Under 36.5 points seems like a good bet.

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Game odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame Game matchup, with NFL odds, lines, picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys get the 2021 NFL preseason started Thursday with the Hall of Fame Game in Canton, Ohio. Kickoff will be at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Steelers vs. Cowboys odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Steelers started the 2020 season with an NFL-best 11-game win streak but went just 1-4 over their final four games of the regular season and lost 48-37 to the rival Cleveland Browns in the AFC Wild Card Round. They made few drastic changes in the offseason, outside of the selection of RB Najee Harris in the first round.

The Cowboys disappointed under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy last season. QB Dak Prescott started out on a career-best pace statistically, but his season ended in Week 5 due to an ankle injury. Three other quarterbacks saw action as Dallas finished 6-10.

Steelers at Cowboys odds, spread and lines

Odds via Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated 9 a.m. ET.

Money line: Steelers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Cowboys +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
Against the spread/ATS: Steelers -1.5 (-120) | Cowboys +1.5 (-115)
Total: 32.5 (O: -115 | U: -120)

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Steelers at Cowboys odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Steelers 20, Cowboys 14

Money line

The Steelers and Cowboys are both mid-tier contenders to win Super Bowl LVI with odds of +3000 but don’t expect to see many, if any, of the players expected to be key pieces in the regular season.

Both Prescott and Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger are firmly entrenched in the starting role to open the season. However, the competition for the No. 2 job is greater in Pittsburgh with incumbent Mason Rudolph set to battle Dwayne Haskins and Joshua Dobbs. The winner of that competition may have a chance to eventually replace Big Ben.

Additionally, Dallas’ top-two running backs are set with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard, and neither will see much time in exhibition play. Steelers RBs Benny Snell Jr., Anthony McFarland Jr. and Jaylen Samuels will have a more heated preseason competition for snaps behind the rookie Harris.

Back the STEELERS (-145) as modest favorites.

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Against the spread

Get better value with PITTSBURGH -1.5 (-120) while needing the Steelers to win by 2 or more points.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin’s bunch went 3-1 in each of the last three full preseasons and won the exhibition opener each year. His experience with the depth veterans at the bottom of the roster is worth an edge against McCarthy.

Over/Under

Looking at the Pittsburgh QB competition as the primary fuel for offense in this game, back the OVER 32.5 (-115).

Scoring, especially early in the season, has been on the rise and hit an all-time high with 24.8 points per game scored per team last regular season. Look for an early Over on the 2021 preseason lines before bookmakers adjust ahead of the first full slate.

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