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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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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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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