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Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans odds, picks and predictions: Player prop bets

Analyzing the Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans Week 3 matchup and offering up expert picks and predictions on the top player prop bets.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-2) visit the Tennessee Titans (1-1) Sunday. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium. Below, we look at the Colts at Titans prop bets odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Last week, Titans fans were given a gift: A massive performance from RB Derrick Henry. The freight train ran for 182 yards and 3 touchdowns as the Titans won 33-30 after being down 15 at the half against the Seattle Seahawks.

That will be what LB Darius Leonard and the Colts must slow down.

The Colts are coming off a hard-fought 27-24 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams. With QB Carson Wentz (ankles) hurt but expected to start in Week 3, the Colts should be able to look competent offensively.

Let’s dive into our top three player prop bets for Colts-Titans.

Also see: Week 3 best bets

Colts at Titans prop bets picks and predictions

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Titans WR Julio Jones OVER 63.5 receiving yards (-114)

The Titans acquired Jones from the Atlanta Falcons this offseason. Last Sunday, he broke out with 128 yards on 6 receptions. He had 8 targets while splitting the bulk of the share with A.J. Brown (9).

Jones should continue his production against a Colts defense that gave up 163 yards to Rams WR Cooper Kupp last week after giving up 100 to Seahawks WR Tyler Lockett in Week 1.

The Colts don’t have a great secondary, and Jones could make them pay, especially with all the attention surrounding Henry.

Titans RB Derrick Henry OVER 103.5 rushing yards (-118)

Henry went off last week.

While his 35 carries may not be replicated, the yardage could, especially as the Colts have struggled to stop the run. Over the past two weeks, the Colts have taken on Seahawks RB Chris Carson and Rams RB Darrell Henderson Jr.

They allowed over four yards per carry to both backs. With Henry on deck, he should be able to run right over their slacking defensive line.

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Colts TE Jack Doyle OVER 2.5 receptions (-141)

As long as Wentz starts this game, Doyle should be able to thrive. He has 8 receptions on the season with 3 in Week 1 and 5 in Week 2. He has been targeted a total of 12 times.

With WR TY Hilton still out, Doyle should continue to have a large role. While the value isn’t great, this is a home-run bet.

If Indy trails early, the game script would favor a pass-heavy Colts attack. After all, when trailing last week, Doyle got more involved and secured 5 receptions for 64 yards.

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NFL Player Prop Bets Picks: 3 best value bets of Week 3

Analyzing the Week 3 matchups and offering up expert picks and predictions on the top player prop bets.

Following an action-packed Week 2 that was headlined by the Baltimore Ravens defeating the Kansas City Chiefs, the bulk of Week 3 kicks off Sunday. Below, we look at NFL Week 3 player prop bets odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

With a couple of key divisional matchups to get excited for, football fanatics will be in heavy Sunday. Let’s dive into some of the top player prop bets for Week 3.

Also see: Week 3 best bets

Week 3 prop bets picks

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:15 a.m. ET.

Bears RB David Montgomery UNDER 61.5 rushing yards (-114)

Bears rookie QB Justin Fields will make his first official start Sunday. If the Browns are smart, they’ll make him beat them.

Given Fields’ struggles in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Cleveland should focus on making him make plays. That will hurt Montgomery, who they’re not going to let beat them.

With star DEs Myles Garrett and Jadeveon Clowney, the Browns have quickness on the edge.

After a strong Week 1 performance, Montgomery went for 61 yards on 20 carries. Against Cleveland, it’ll be tough for him to top that. Given the game plan and Browns defense, expect Montgomery to struggle in this one.

Also see: Bears at Browns odds, picks and prediction

Bills QB Josh Allen OVER 268.5 passing yards (-114)

Allen was one of the top-five MVP candidates entering the season. The Bills have WR Stefon Diggs and WR Emmanuel Sanders and this offense will start to heat up.

Against a Washington Football Team that allowed 337 yards to Los Angeles Chargers QB Justin Herbert in Week 1, Allen could have a huge day. WFT even gave up 249 yards to New York Giants QB Daniel Jones in Week 2.

Allen has struggled this season, but after throwing for 4,544 yards last season, things will start to come around for the fourth-year quarterback. That comeback could start against a Washington club that has given up huge plays through two weeks.

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Raiders QB Derek Carr OVER 279.5 passing yards (-114)

Carr and the Raiders have looked phenomenal to start the season.

With TE Darren Waller as his favorite target, Carr has both the threats in the middle and downfield. He has shown he can hit them, too. Carr was the second-ranked deep passer last season by Next Gen Stats.

Carr is tied for the fourth-most completions of 20 or more yards this season. He has topped 380 yards in both games and hit 435 against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1.

Playing a Dolphins side without starting QB Tua Tagovailoa, the Raiders are likely to own time of possession and Miami could certainly struggle to move the ball.

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NFL Prop Bets Payday: Week 3 player prop picks and predictions

Analyzing the top NFL player prop bets odds and lines of Week 3, with picks and predictions for the most intriguing individual player performances.

We’re two weeks into the 2021 NFL season. Some teams are hitting on all cylinders, some are taking on water in the boat; others are finding their footing. Injuries are starting to factor in and can be the critical difference when it comes to hitting a prop bet or losing it. Below, we look at 5 NFL player prop bets for Week 3, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Week 3 prop bet picks and predictions

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Cincinnati Bengals RB Joe Mixon OVER 17.5 rushing attempts (-130)

There is a changing of the guard taking place in a divisional matchup the Pittsburgh Steelers have dominated. In his first two games (against the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears) Mixon had 49 carries. The Bengals are making him a bell-cow running back for a reason, not just to give the offense balance.

Pittsburgh’s offense struggles to make a lot of big splash plays because age is showing on QB Ben Roethlisberger. This game should be close, which only lends itself to Mixon being a focal point to the offense and, barring a double-digit deficit early, he should hit 20 carries again – even if he only gains 60 yards.

Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson UNDER 285.5 passing yards (-114)

Seattle’s opponents have had the ball a mind-boggling 15 minutes more per game than its offense. That has to change.

The only way it changes is if the Seahawks commit to the run game and work the clock on offense. The Seahawks aren’t built to win games 38-35; they’re built to grind out 23-20 wins. Wilson only threw 23 passes in Seattle’s 28-16 Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts. In the game he lost, he threw for 343 yards on 31 attempts.

This is the fourth straight year and the sixth time in seven years, Russ has played the Vikings. He is 6-0 in his career against Minnesota because he gets a lead and drains the clock.

That’s Under all day long.

Kansas City Chiefs WR Tyreek Hill OVER 82.5 receiving yards (-114)

The thing about betting on Hill is that you take the Over every time unless he’s playing against a coach who makes a concerted effort to take him away and allow QB Patrick Mahomes to dominate using other receivers.

The Chargers aren’t one of those teams.

Hill has hit them hard, especially on the road. The coolest part of taking the Over with Hill is that, regardless of game time or situation, he can come close to covering that number with one catch. He has averaged 16.53 yards per reception against the Chargers for his career. If he catches five passes, he’ll have this number covered.

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Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady UNDER 308.5 passing yards (-114)

I’m rarely one to underestimate the G.O.A.T., but 309 passing yards against the Rams defense almost requires the Bucs to be down by double digits at some point.

Brady is getting absurdly high passing yardage Over/Unders because the band is back together. Through two weeks, he has faced the accommodating defenses provided by the Dallas Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons. The Rams are a lot better than either of them and putting a 3-burger on the Rams takes some doing if they aren’t ahead by 20.

This isn’t going to be a blowout, but it isn’t going to be a shootout. Defensive players get paid, too, and they’re going to earn their money in this one because it’s going to have a playoff feel in Week 3.

New Orleans Saints RB Alvin Kamara OVER 58.5 rushing yards (-114)

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has a history of taking away an opponent’s most vital weapon. As a result, Kamara’s rushing number is a low 58.5 yards.

However, this is the QB Mac Jones version of the Patriots, not Tom Brady. With an Over/Under on this game of 42.5 points, the expectation is going to be that this is a field position and long-drive game with one possession eating up half of the quarter. To win, New Orleans will need to establish and maintain the run game. Forcibly.

That will mean a heavy dose of Kamara and, if he doesn’t hit 59 yards on 18 or more carries, New England will earn winning the Under.

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Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans prop bet picks and predictions

Analyzing the Arizona Cardinals at Tennessee Titans Week 1 matchup and offering up expert picks and predictions on the top player props.

The Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans face each other in Week 1 to kick off their 2021 NFL season. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Below, we look at the Cardinals at Titans prop bet odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The game features two teams with explosive offenses and two of the best receivers in the game right now. The Cardinals have DeAndre Hopkins and the Titans traded for Julio Jones in the offseason.

The Titans have the league’s rushing champion from the last two seasons in Derrick Henry, while the Cardinals have one of the most dynamic young quarterbacks in the league in Kyler Murray. This game appears to be a lock for lots of offensive numbers.

Also see: Week 1 best bets

Cardinals at Titans prop bet picks and predictions

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Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins OVER 7.5 receptions (+115)

Hopkins had 7 or more receptions in 10 of his 16 games last season, including each of his first four games and actually set a career-high with 14 catches in his Cardinals debut. He is the No. 1 receiver for a reason and will be utilized a lot.

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray OVER 1.5 passing TDs (-143)

Murray had multiple touchdown passes in eight games last season and the Titans allowed 36 touchdown passes to finish 31st in the NFL.

Titans RB Derrick Henry OVER 1.5 receptions (+115)

Henry had multiple receptions in seven games last season, including three in their season opener. The Cardinals had an opposing running back catch multiple passes in 10 games.

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Cardinals RB Chase Edmonds OVER 23.5 receiving yards (-114)

Edmonds had five such games last season in a complementary role. He now is the Cardinals’ top running back and will figure heavily into their offense, especially in the passing game.

Titans WR Julio Jones OVER 62.5 receiving yards (-114)

Jones has averaged 95.5 receiving yards per game over his career. The Cardinals no longer have an elite shut-down cornerback on the team and will rely on CBs Byron Murphy, Robert Alford and rookie Marco Wilson.

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Denver Broncos prop bets: 3 best picks and predictions for Week 1

Analyzing the 3 best prop bets for the Denver Broncos in their Week 1 matchup with the New York Giants.

The Denver Broncos visit the New York Giant Sunday at MetLife Stadium with the game set for a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. Below, we look at the Broncos vs. Giants prop bets, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Broncos enter the 2021 season with former Pro Bowl QB Teddy Bridgewater leading the way. Bridgewater was announced as the starter over QB Drew Lock.

Getting star WR Courtland Sutton back will also be a huge boost for Denver. TE Noah Fant and WR Jerry Jeudy should also be active and impactful.

Also see: Broncos-Giants picks and predictions

Week 1 Broncos prop bets

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Broncos QB Teddy Bridgewater OVER 246.5 passing yards (-114)

Bridgewater will have more weapons than he did last season in Jeudy, Fant and Sutton. With RB Christian McCaffrey out for much of his 2020 season with the Carolina Panthers, Bridgewater still threw for over 250 yards in nine of the 15 games he played.

He’s not a superstar quarterback, but he’s certainly competent enough to move the chains consistently. With weapons and a good defense, sign me up to bet on him topping 246 yards.

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Broncos RB Javonte Williams OVER 7.5 rushing attempts (-156)

The Broncos staff is comparing Javonte Williams to Hall of Famers.

That’s just a glimpse of the praise he’s being given. For this bet, that’s really all you need to know. Williams is listed as the backup to Melvin Gordon on the depth chart, but he should see plenty of work.

Williams was the team’s second-round pick out of North Carolina. A second-round pick used on a running back typically comes with the understanding they’ll get some run.

Expect Williams to be used for at least a couple of drives, and if those are extended by Bridgewater, Over 7.5 attempts could hit with ease. It’s more of a risk without a complete understanding of how the split with Gordon will come, but it’s one worth taking.

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Broncos WR Noah Fant OVER 4.5 receptions (+128)

If the Broncos are going to move the ball, they’ll need Fant to be involved.

When Bridgewater had his Pro Bowl campaign with the Vikings, TE Kyle Rudolph had the second-most receiving yards on the team. As noted, Bridgewater can get the chains moved consistently, and it’s not by cooking cornerbacks deep.

With a massive 6-foot-4 tight end that acts more like a receiver, adding Fant’s Over on receptions is a smart move.

He would’ve hit this Over in just six of 15 games last season but the change in quarterback should mean more Fant and more accurate throws to him as well.

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New York Giants prop bets: 3 best picks and predictions for Week 1

Analyzing the 3 best prop bets for the New York Giants in their Week 1 matchup with the Denver Broncos.

NFL football is back and the New York Giants host the Denver Broncos Sunday at MetLife Stadium with the game is set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the top Giants pop bets, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Giants will be looking forward to getting RB Saquon Barkley back in action. He played in just two games in 2020. Just his presence on the field should help. WR Kenny Golladay is also a go and will make his Giants debut.

Broncos OLB Bradley Chubb and DE Von Miller will make life difficult for them.

Also see: Week 1 best bets

Week 1 Giants prop bets

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Giants WR Kenny Golladay OVER 43.5 receiving yards (-118)

The Giants signed Golladay late in the offseason, and he is arguably the best receiver Jones has ever played with.

The 27-year-old struggled to stay on the field last season with the Detroit Lions but the season before, he was 10 yards shy of 1,200 and had a league-high 11 touchdowns.

If he’s as involved as a top threat should be, Over 41 yards should be seen as good value.

Also see: Broncos-Giants picks and predictions

Giants RB Saquon Barkley UNDER 13.5 rush attempts (-130)

The Giants had Barkley listed as questionable on the final injury report but cleared him to play in time for Sunday. He’ll be in the lineup after tearing his ACL just two games into the 2020 season.

Denver’s opponents averaged 27 rushing attempts per game last season, but with Barkley, the Broncos will likely stack the box if he’s in the backfield, making screenplays more advantageous for getting the star involved.

Backup Devontae Booker is not Barkley, but he’s a competent back. I wouldn’t be surprised if he nabs some attempts while Barkley works to get back into the speed of things.

Barkley had at least 13 attempts in 11 of 13 games during his last fully healthy season; however, this is more of a play against his heavy involvement and the Giants staff easing him back into the lineup.

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Giants WR Sterling Shepard UNDER 4.5 receptions (-137)

The Giants actually have …. multiple decent threats. That doesn’t feel like something anyone has said since Odell Beckham Jr. was in the Big Apple.

Barkley and Golladay will eat up a good chunk of the targets and Darius Slayton may be the Giants best long threat. Shepard is a great receiver and should have a solid season but to think he’ll hit 5 receptions when Jones went over 25 completions just once last season just doesn’t seem right.

The return of Barkley, the addition of Golladay and the struggles of Jones should limit Shephard’s involvement.

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New York Jets at Carolina Panthers: 3 best Jets prop bets

Analyzing the New York Jets at Carolina Panthers Week 1 matchup and offering up expert picks and predictions on the top player props.

The New York Jets visit the Carolina Panthers Sunday of Week 1. The game will kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Bank of America Stadium. Below, we look at the Jets vs. Panthers prop bet odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Both teams have undergone quite a bit of change this offseason. The Panthers are now led by former Jets QB Sam Darnold, and the Jets are led by rookie QB Zach Wilson.

With superstar RB Christian McCaffrey back in action, the Panthers should have a relatively dynamic offense, one that the rookie will need to keep up with.

Along with Wilson, the Jets added RB Tevin Coleman and WR Corey Davis to help the offense.

Also see: 2021 NFL team win totals

Jets at Panthers prop bets

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Jets QB Zach Wilson OVER 1.5 passing TDs (+150)

The Jets drafted Wilson with the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. He’s the heir to the offensive throne and with qualified receivers, Wilson should have the ability to move the ball.

Davis is capable of helping grab balls in the endzone and provides a middle-of-the-field threat. After his preseason debut, Wilson was given the highest PFF score among the first-round quarterbacks.

At plus-money value, Wilson getting a couple of touchdowns, without an overly competent run game, isn’t too far-fetched.

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Jets RB Tevin Coleman OVER 29.5 rushing yards (-112)

The Jets are going to have to try to move the ball somehow.

Coleman has as good of a chance to make his presence felt in their run game as any other back. The Jets have Coleman listed as the starter which should give him some edge.

The Panthers had a bottom-half run defense last season and didn’t do much to improve it. Coleman should get over 30 yards.

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Total Field Goals Made OVER 3.5 (+130)

While Wilson has a good chance to make his debut a memorable one, both Darnold and the rookie may struggle to get in the endzone.

With both defenses not looking in great form, especially with Jets DE Carl Lawson out of the season, this game could be filled with field goals. One per quarter doesn’t feel too extreme.

At plus-money value, I’d bet on the Jets and Panthers to be able to move the ball yet not fully convert drives. Carolina and New York combined to average four kicks per game in 2020, and if they all are hit, this prop could be a steal.

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NFL Player Props: 3 best value bets of Week 1

Analyzing Week 1 player props at Tipico Sportsbook and offering up expert picks and predictions on the best value player props.

Week 1 is finally upon us. Now, it’s time to look at the best player prop bets the first Sunday of NFL football has to offer. Below, we look at the top 3 value prop bets for Week 1, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

Fans were given an appetizer Thursday night as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys put on a show.

A game-winning field goal after a potential fourth-quarter comeback drive from Cowboys QB Dak Prescott has the juices flowing. Who doesn’t want more of that? Let’s hope many of these games provide just as thrilling competition.

Let’s look into some bets that feel like great value.

Also see: Week 1 best bets

Week 1 player props

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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Najee Harris OVER 62.5 rushing yards (-125)

The Pittsburgh Steelers filled a major void from a season ago in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft in securing Alabama RB Najee Harris.

The rookie is expected to get as much as he can handle. Harris has Benny Snell behind him and should easily see double-digit rushes.

Buffalo ranked in the bottom half of the league last season while allowing 4.6 rushing yards per attempt. With all the opportunity and against a weak defensive front, expect a big game from Harris.

Also see: Steelers-Bills picks and predictions

Cincinnati Bengals WR Tee Higgins OVER 60.5 receiving yards (-114)

The Bengals may not upset the Minnesota Vikings, but the game shouldn’t be short of scoring.

Both sides have highly potent offenses with the Bengals returning second-year QB Joe Burrow, who went down last season due to a torn ACL. Had it not been for that injury, WR Tee Higgins likely would have topped 1,000 yards as a rookie.

Higgins should play almost 100% of the snaps as arguably the team’s top receiver. Tyler Boyd and top-five pick Ja’Marr Chase should accompany him in head coach Zac Taylor’s three-WR-heavy offense.

With Minnesota having a bottom 10 passing defense from a season ago and Higgins having hit 61 receiving yards seven times last season with spotty QB play, expect the second-year 6-foot-4 receiver to explode in Year 2, starting with his dominance this Sunday.

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New Orleans Saints WR Marquez Callaway OVER 45.5 (-114)

The options for QB Jameis Winston just won’t be there.

RB Alvin Kamara will be getting all the work in the world, but in terms of passing, as we know Winston likes to do, it’ll be Callaway who gets the targets.

Callaway proved to be a dynamic threat during the preseason, securing 2 touchdowns, both of which were over 25 yards against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s a quality deep threat.

Winston likes going deep, and without many options in the receiving game, as Michael Thomas is out for the first several weeks, it should be the Callaway show, making the Over 45.5 yards a great value bet.

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Prop Bet Payday: Week 1 player picks and predictions

Analyzing the NFL’s Week 1 slate with picks and predictions for the top 5 player props.

It’s Week 1 and every team enters the season with a clean slate and dreams of playing in the Super Bowl (except Houston and Detroit). Every team has turned over its roster in hopes of finding the right combination to be a playoff contender. Below, we look at top 5 NFL player props for Week 1; visit SportsbookWire.com for all of our game breakdowns.

These are five players we think have prop bet numbers that can help bring you to the Week 1 pay window – some because they aren’t given the respect they deserve and others because the numbers are too daunting to meet.

Also see: 2021 NFL team win totals

Week 1 Prop Bet Payday picks and predictions

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Vikings RB Dalvin Cook OVER 99.5 rushing yards (-114)

In four career Week 1 games, Cook topped 110 yards twice – both when playing non-division opponents (New Orleans and Atlanta). Minnesota’s offensive line has had its share of struggles the last few years, but Cook has found a way to be a dominant back despite the problems.

The 97.5 yards is a big number that might scare off a lot of bettors, but the Bengals had the 31st ranked run defense last season by yards per attempt and despite making some high-profile signings in the offseason, stopping the run is going to remain an issue for this defense. Cook’s history of starting strong continues here.

Take the OVER 99.5 (-114).

Also see: Vikings vs. Bengals odds, picks and predictions

Seahawks WR DK Metcalf OVER 77.5 receiving yards (-130)

The Colts had the league’s second best run defense in 2020, which often forced opponents to give up on trying to pound the ball, so teams often threw much more often than they ran.

Seattle isn’t afraid to pass early and often and Metcalf is becoming one of the most dominant receivers in the game. The Colts cornerbacks are pedestrian when healthy and Xavier Rhodes is out this week. QB Russell Wilson could have a big day attacking this weakness and nobody makes mismatches like Metcalf.

Take the OVER 77.5 (-130).

Also see: Seahawks vs. Colts odds, picks and predictions

Bills QB Josh Allen UNDER 280.5 passing yards (-114)

The Steelers have a very good defense and, while they’re a significant underdog, it’s not because their defense can’t get the job done. They had the No. 2 defense in the league by yards per play despite a late-season collapse (again not the fault of the defense).

Allen is being viewed as an MVP frontrunner but during his breakout 2020 season, he played Pittsburgh at home and threw 43 times for just 238 yards. Allen had five games with 238 or fewer yards – all at home. Wait until he’s on the road to see the huge numbers.

Take the UNDER 280.5 (-114).

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Browns RB Kareem Hunt OVER 34.5 rushing yards (-114)

Sometimes when it comes to taking a yardage prop bet, you look at intangibles you don’t find on a stat sheet. Hunt led the NFL in rushing in 2017 as a member of the Kansas City Chief. Sunday will be his first career game against his former team.

The Browns are one of the most dominant run teams in the league and they like to mix-and-match Nick Chubb and Hunt. Chubb will likely get twice the number of carries, but revenge is a thing in the NFL and head coach Kevin Stefanski will likely give Hunt more chances than normal to make a statement to his former team.

Take the OVER 34.5 (-114).

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Falcons WR Calvin Ridley UNDER 87.5 receiving yards (-114)

Ridley has been an emerging star since he joined the league, but he always had the luxury of playing opposite Julio Jones, who typically commanded either the top cornerback or a safety sliding over to bracket him. Ridley was the No. 2 guy both in the offense and in the mind of the defense.

With Jones gone, opponents are going to give a lot more coverage to Ridley. The same has happened many times and too often the guy who thrived in single coverage has to adjust to the new attention he gets from defensive coordinators. It takes time, this is Week 1 and the Eagles won’t be shy about doubling him and making someone else do the damage.

Take the UNDER 87.5 (-114).

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NFL picks and predictions: NFC West rolls through Week 1

Analyzing the NFC West Week 1 matchups and offering up expert picks and predictions on the top player props and game lines.

Each of the four NFC West teams will be in action Sunday, with the Los Angeles Rams capping things off against the Chicago Bears on Sunday Night Football. Below, we look at the best bets for the NFC West, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Seattle Seahawks, Arizona Cardinals and San Francisco 49ers will all be on the road in 1 p.m. ET games. Seattle visits the Indianapolis Colts, while the Cardinals will travel to Tennessee to face WR Julio Jones and the Titans. The 49ers will take on the Detroit Lions, in the first game of QB Jared Goff’s tenure with his new team.

The Rams host the Chicago Bears at SoFi Stadium at 8:20 p.m. ET. This will be the first regular-season game with fans in attendance at the Rams’ (and Chargers’) new stadium in Inglewood, Calif.

NFC West prop bet picks and predictions

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 5:45 p.m. ET.

Rams QB Matthew Stafford Over 1.5 TD passes (-172)

It might take Stafford a quarter or so to get settled into his new offense, but once he gets the timing down with Los Angeles’ receivers, he’s going to have a ton of success against this Bears defense.

He had at least two touchdown passes in 10 of his 20 career games against Chicago while with the Lions. He’ll score a couple of times Sunday night, especially with the Rams likely being pass-heavy in the red zone without injured RB Cam Akers.

49ers -7.5 vs. Lions (-115)

The Lions are projected to be one of the worst teams in the league and they’re going up against a 49ers offense that should run the ball consistently with little trouble. Detroit also lacks playmakers on offense, which will make it difficult to keep up with the 49ers on the scoreboard.

As long as San Francisco grabs a lead fairly early, this game won’t be close in the second half.

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Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins Over 84.5 receiving yards (-114)

The Titans have some quality players on defense, but their cornerbacks will have some trouble covering Hopkins. The Cardinals could be playing catch-up in this game, too, which will lead to QB Kyler Murray throwing a ton of passes.

Hopkins had seven games of 100-plus yards last season and he’ll approach that number again Sunday.

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49ers TE George Kittle Over 5.5 receptions (+110)

When Kittle and QB Jimmy Garoppolo were both healthy in 2019, they had a strong connection. Kittle caught at least six passes in 10 of the 14 games he played and proved to be Garoppolo’s favorite target.

Kittle will get a healthy share of passes thrown his way in his return to the field against the Lions.

Rams RB Darrell Henderson Jr. Over 12.5 receiving yards (-114)

Henderson will share the backfield with RB Sony Michel, but it’s clear which one will be the receiving back. Henderson should be targeted at least a couple of times by Stafford and one single screen pass could result in a 13-yard gain.

This is a prop that could hit early as Stafford gets comfortable with short, easy passes on the opening drives.

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