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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 16

Analyzing NFL Week 16 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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In Week 15, five underdogs covered the spread in their games. Four won their games outright, with only the New Orleans Saints covering the spread in a loss.

As for our best underdog picks, only the LA Rams (+125) came through for us in Week 15, winning outright as 2.5-point underdogs at the San Francisco 49ers 12-6 in the Thursday night game. Our other picks, the New York Giants and Miami Dolphins didn’t cover. The Giants were 17-point home underdogs in a 35-14 setback to the Baltimore Ravens and the Dolphins were 2.5-point ‘dogs in a 20-12 loss at the Houston Texans.

Overall, we are 23-21-1 with our weekly underdogs picks this season. Let’s see what we can do in Week 16.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 16 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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GIANTS +8.5 (-110) at Falcons – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Atlanta Falcons (7-7) have lost 4 out of their last 5 games and looked bad in a 15-9 win at the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night. Heading into Week 16, Atlanta made the decision to bench QB Kirk Cousins to give QB Michael Penix Jr., the eighth-overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, his first NFL start.

The Giants (2-12) have lost 9 straight games, but 5 of the last 7 defeats have been by 8 points or less. The 2 losses in that span that were by more than 8 points were to teams currently in position to make the playoffs (Baltimore and Tampa Bay).

Meanwhile, the Falcons have allowed 20 or more points in 11 of their last 13 games.

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Eagles at COMMANDERS +3.5 (-115) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) are rolling having won 10 games in a row. Plus, they’ve beaten the Washington Commanders (9-5) in the last 3 head-to-head meetings and have won at Washington the last 3 times they’ve played there.

However, after a 3-game skid in Weeks 10-12, Washington has won its last 2 games and has not allowed an opponent to score more than 19 points in those victories. They handled the visiting Dallas Cowboys 42-19 in Week 13 and, following a bye, they won at New Orleans 20-19 last week.

Philly’s defense has allowed 20 or fewer points in 6 straight games, but divisional games are often wild, so expect a neck-and-neck contest as these NFC East rivals are both battling for playoff seeding.

SAINTS +14.5 (-120) at Packers – Monday, 8:15 p.m. (ABC / ESPN)

The Green Bay Packers (10-4) went on the road and blew out the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 in the Week 15 Sunday night game, but the Saints (5-9) have been plucky.

New Orleans has won 3 of its last 5 games and have not lost by more than a touchdown in their last 3 defeats. The Saints have allowed only 17.6 points per game over their last 6 outings. The 2 losses in the last 5 games were against the Commanders (20-19) and Rams (21-14), both currently set to make the postseason.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 15

Analyzing NFL Week 15 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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Week 15 kicks off with the LA Rams as road underdogs against the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday night. Last week, 7 underdogs covered the spread in their games, while only 3 pulled off the outright upset.

Our 3 best underdog picks went 2-1 last week, as the New York Jets covered the 6.5-spread in a 32-26 overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins and the Carolina Panthers covered the 14-point spread in a 22-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. But the Chicago Bears did not cover the 4-point spread as underdogs against the 49ers, as they were blown out 38-13.

On the season, we are 22-19-1 on our underdog picks of the week.

Time for some more! Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 15 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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RAMS (+125) at 49ers – Thursday 8:15 p.m. (Amazon Primer Video)

The 49ers will not have LT Trent Williams and likely will be on their fourth-string running back as Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason are on injured reserve and rookie RB Isaac Guerendo is questionable with a sprained foot on a short week. DE Nick Bosa might return, but no Williams means pass rushers Braden Fiske and Byron Young will be able to harass 49ers QB Brock Purdy.

The Rams are 5-2 in their last 7 games and have beaten the 49ers in their last 2 meetings. Their last 5 covers have been outright wins.

The 49ers have lost their last 3 games against teams with winning records.

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Ravens at GIANTS +16 (-110) – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Ravens have only 2 wins of more than 16 points. Both games were against teams expected to make the playoffs. They are 6-6-1 ATS this season. They are 1-3 ATS in their last 4 games.

The Giants covered the 5.5-point spread in a 3-point loss to the New Orleans Saints last week, snapping a 7-game ATS losing streak. However, only 3 of their losses have been by more than 16 points.

Sixteen points is just a huge spread.

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DOLPHINS +3 (-110) at Texans – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Texans have just 1 win by more than 3 points in their last 7 games. Housotn has averaged 23.6 points per game over those 7 games.

The Dolphins have won 4 of their last 5 games and have averaged 27.7 points per game since the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 14

Analyzing NFL Week 14 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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With every team in the NFL playing in Week 13, there were 8 underdogs who covered the spread, while only 3 won games outright. For our recommended picks, the Miami Dolphins could not cover as 3-point underdogs against the Packers in Green Bay and the Atlanta Falcons (+110 moneyline) could not beat the LA Chargers, but the Las Vegas Raiders covered as 12.5-point underdogs in a 19-17 loss at Kansas City.

With a 1-2 mark in Week 13, we are 20-18-1 with our weekly underdog picks. Let’s do a little better in Week 14.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 14 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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PANTHERS +12.5 (-110) at Eagles – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Philadelphia Eagles (10-2) have been rolling, winning 8 straight games and covering the spread in 4 straight. The Carolina Panthers (3-9) have lost 2 in a row and 7 of 9, but they have 4 straight covers and lost their last 2 games by a combined 6 points to the Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Panthers have found offensive momentum, scoring 20 or more in 4 consecutive games.

Don’t expect a Panthers upset or anything. The Eagles are playing great football, but a 31-20 game is a completely reasonable outcome.

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JETS +6.5 (-120) at Dolphins – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Miami Dolphins (5-7) gave up 30 points to Green Bay in their loss on Thanksgiving.

The New York Jets (3-9) have scored 21 points or more in 3 of their last 4 games. They had a 14-point lead against the Seahawks last week before giving it up in a 26-21 loss. They have allowed 332 or fewer yards in 4 of their last 5 games. They are 1-5 ATS over their last 6 games but they have been favored in all those games.

The Dolphins are 4-2 ATS since QB Tua Tagovailoa returned from injury.

BEARS +4 (-110) at 49ers – 4:25 p.m. (FOX)

The Chicago Bears (4-8) got extra rest after playing on Thanksgiving and now will get the new interim coach boost that teams often get in the first game after their coach is fired.

Plus, they are coming off a competitive loss to Detroit, arguably the best team in the NFL. Each of their last 3 losses has been by 3 or fewer points, and they are playing a San Francisco 49ers team that is fading. RBs Christian McCaffrey and Jordan Mason were placed on injured reserve, they have lost 3 straight games and have averaged 12.3 points per game in those games.

If you are feeling bold, you could take the Bears on the ML at +165, but at least look to them to cover the spread.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 13

Analyzing NFL Week 13 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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Week 12 was not that great for the underdogs, although there were notable wins. Four underdogs out of 13 games won their game outright and 5 covered the spread.

The Cleveland Browns won outright 24-19 as 3.5-point home underdogs against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Carolina Panthers covered as 10.5-point home underdogs in a 30-27 loss to Kansas City, the Tennessee Titans stunned the Houston Texans 32-27 as 8-point road underdogs, the Dallas Cowboys won as 10.5-point dogs 34-26 at the Washington Commanders and the Seattle Seahawks prevailed as 1-point home dogs vs. the Arizona Cardinals 16-6.

However, the 3 picks we made all missed. The Indianapolis Colts, Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots all failed to cover their respective spreads in losses, dropping our record to 19-16-1.

Let’s do better in Week 13.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 13 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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DOLPHINS +3 (-115) at Packers – Thursday 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

The Dolphins are 3-2 since the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa and have averaged 29 points per game. They have won 3 straight games and scored 34 points in 2 straight games. Defensively, they have not allowed opponents to score more than 19 in their win streak.

The Packers barely beat a struggling Chicago Bears team 2 weeks ago, but and blew out a shorthanded San Francisco 49ers team 38-10 Sunday. In the 3 games before that, they allowed 24.3 points per game.

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RAIDERS +12 (-110) at Chiefs – Friday 3 p.m. (Amazon Prime Video)

QB Aidan O’Connell appears set to return for the Raiders, who covered the 8.5-point in a 7-point loss to the Chiefs on Oct. 27. The Chiefs have been kings of the 1-score games. Their last 4 wins and 8 of their 10 this season have been by no more than 8 points.

Can the Chiefs blow out the Raiders? Absolutely, but they have been allowing almost everyone to stay with them before making winning plays late in the game.

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FALCONS (+110) at Chargers – Sunday, 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Chargers have given up 27+ points in their last 2 games.

The Falcons are coming off their bye and have had time to prepare for the game. They lost 2 in a row before the bye, but before that had scored 26 or more in 5 of 6 games.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 12

Analyzing NFL Week 12 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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In Week 11, five underdogs covered the spread and 4 had outright wins. Were it not for a blocked field goal, the Chicago Bears would have covered the spread and made it a clean sweep for 5 underdogs covering the spread and winning the game.

Our 3 best underdog picks went 2-1. The Jacksonville Jaguars certainly did not cover the 14-point spread against the Detroit Lions, losing 52-6. But the Indianapolis Colts covered the +4 and beat the New York Jets 28-27, and the Pittsburgh Steelers covered the +3 and beat the Baltimore Ravens straight up 18-16.

With the 2 wins, our recommended underdog picks are 19-13-1.

Let’s make that better!

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 12 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 12

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Lions at COLTS +7.5 (-115) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Colts are an impressive 8-3 ATS with a 5-6 straight-up record. Now, the Lions have been rolling, covering the spread in 7 of their last 8 wins.

QB Anthony Richardson’s running will be a problem for the Lions, who are great at stopping running backs. The Colts have forced turnovers in 8 of their last 9 games. And Lions QB Jared Goff threw 5 INTs against the Houston Texans.

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PATRIOTS +7.5 (-115) at Dolphins – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The New England Patriots’ last 4 games have been wins or losses by less than a TD. They have allowed an average of 18.3 points in their last 4 games.

The Miami Dolphins offense has awakened with the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa but the defense has allowed 30 and 28 points in 2 of the 4 games in which he has played since returning.

Broncos at RAIDERS +6 (-110) – 4:05 p.m. (CBS)

The Denver Broncos are hot and cold. They beat the Las Vegas Raiders 34-18 at home in Week 5. They have covered the spread in 4 of their last 5 games and are 4-0 ATS when they are favored.

But the Raiders had won 8 straight meetings before Week 5’s meeting. They have not covered the spread in their last 2 games but have not gone more than 2 games this season without a cover.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 11

Analyzing NFL Week 11 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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It was a great week to be an underdog in Week 10. Six teams won games outright as underdogs, which is a solid weekend, but what was wild was that in 11 of 14 games, the underdog covered the spread.

All 3 of our best underdog picks cashed in, as the Denver Broncos covered the 8.5-point spread in a 2-point loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered the 6-point spread in a 3-point loss to the San Francisco 49ers and the Miami Dolphins won their game outright over the LA Rams as 2-point underdogs.

As a result, the record of our underdog picks is 17-12-1. Let’s improve on that.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 11 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 11

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JAGUARS +14 (-115) at Lions – 1 p.m. (CBS)

While QB Trevor Lawrence will not play against the Detroit Lions with an injured shoulder, they played without him at an equally tough Minnesota Vikings team in Week 10, they only lost 12-7.

The Jacksonville Jaguars have lost by more than 2 TDs twice this season, but they have also covered the spread in their last 4 games, losing by no more than 5 points in their last 3 defeats.

The Lions certainly have the capacity of a blowout win but 14 points is tough. The NFL had 9 one-score games last week. Only 3 games had margins of victory of more than 14 points.

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COLTS +4 (-110) at Jets – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The New York Jets are broken. They managed 2 field goals in a 31-6 road loss to the Arizona Cardinals, allowed them to score on their first 5 possessions.

The Indianapolis Colts are 7-3 ATS but have failed to cover the spread in their last 2 games. The Jets have not reached 20 points in 5 of 10 games this season.

The game marks the return of QB Anthony Richardson as the starter with Joe Flacco returning to the backup role.

Ravens at STEELERS +3 (-120) – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Baltimore Ravens barely survived the Cincinnati Bengals in a 1-point win last week. They have the league’s worst pass defense, allowing 294.9 passing yards per game. Opposing QBs have a 101.8 passer rating against them.

The Steelers have won 7 of the last 8 meetings. And in their current 4-game winning streak this season, they are averaging 30.8 points per game, scoring no fewer than 26.

The Ravens have allowed 29 or more points in 3 of their last 4 games, although they have scored 30 points or more in 6 of their last 7.

This should be a back-and-forth shootout.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 10

Analyzing NFL Week 10 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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Week 9 was not a great week for the underdog as the only one to win outright were the Carolina Panthers, beating the New Orleans Saints 23-22 as 7-point underdogs. Five underdogs, though, covered the spread, including 2 of the 3 picks we made last week. The Miami Dolphins lost 30-27 to the Buffalo Bills, but covered the 6-point spread, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers covered the 9-point spread in a 30-24 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime.

The Denver Broncos lost 41-10 as 9-point underdogs to Baltimore, so that was a dud of a pick. But after 9 weeks, we are 14-12-1 with our recommended underdog picks this season.

Time for more.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 10 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 10

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BRONCOS +8.5 (-110) at Chiefs – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The Chiefs have been the kings of 1-score wins. Six of their 8 wins have been by 1 score.

The Broncos struggled against Baltimore’s high-powered offense but will regroup. Three of their 4 losses have been by 1 score.

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49ers at BUCCANEERS +6 (-110) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Niners are expected to have RB Christian McCaffrey back and playing for the first time this season. But Tampa has had one of the toughest schedules in the NFL. Four of their 5 losses have been to the Baltimore Ravens, the Atlanta Falcons twice and Kansas City. Three of those have been by no more than 6 points.

They have beaten the Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, all expected playoff teams at this point.

They will at least play toe-to-toe with the 49ers, who beat a hapless Dallas Cowboys team by only 6.

DOLPHINS (+100) at Rams – Monday 8:15 p.m. (ABC/ESPN)

Yes, the Dolphins are barely underdogs on the moneyline and are are 1-point underdogs against the spread. But since QB Tua Tagovailoa returned, they lost by 1 point to the NFC West-leading Arizona Cardinals and by 3 points to the AFC East-leading Buffalo Bills.

The Rams have won 3 in a row but 2 of their wins are against the Las Vegas Raiders and a Seattle Seahawks team that has lost 5 of 6. They allowed 424 yards of offense to Seattle.

The Dolphins will finally break through with Tagovailoa back.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 9

Analyzing NFL Week 9 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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In Week 8 action, 8 underdogs covered the spread in their games. Six won their games outright. Most notably, the New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 25-22 outright as 7-point underdogs and the Cleveland Browns beat the Baltimore Ravens outright as 7.5-point dogs.

It was a good week for our recommended picks as they all hit. The Philadelphia Eagles (+130) beat the Cincinnati Bengals 37-17. The Indianapolis Colts covered the 5-point spread as underdogs in a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals, 5-point road dogs against the Miami Dolphins, not only covered the spread, but beat them outright 28-27.

With a 3-0 Week 8, the overall record of recommended underdogs picks is 12-11-1 this season.

Let’s add to the win column in Week 9.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 9

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DOLPHINS +6 (-110) at Bills – 1 p.m. (CBS)

With the return of QB Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami offense, averaging 10 points per game in 4 games he was out, scored 27 and was 11-for-15 on third down. Tagovailoa threw 3 INTs in Week 2 against the Bills, who beat the Dolphins 31-10 in Miami that week.

Miami’s defense improved since Week 2, but the offense will be even more in sync after having Tagovailoa played a game. Watch the run game as RB De’Von Achane had 97 yards on only 10 carries.

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BRONCOS +9 (-110) at Ravens – 1 p.m. (CBS)

The 9-point spread seems wild considering the Broncos defense. Denver’s defense is 3rd in yards allowed and gives up only 15.0 points per game.

Yes, the Ravens are No. 2 in scoring, averaging 30.3 per game, but they also allow 26.1 points per game, and the Broncos don’t have a problem scoring points, having scored 28 or more in 3 of their last 4 games and over 30 in 2 of those games.

Three of Baltimore’s 5 wins have been by 7 or fewer points.

The Ravens defense is too porous and Denver’s too good for this to be a blowout.

BUCCANEERS +9 (-110) at Chiefs – Monday 8:15 p.m. (ABC/ESPN)

Even without WR Mike Evans or WR Chris Godwin, the Bucs put up 26 points in a 31-26 loss to Atlanta last week. Scoring points has not been a problem, averaging 29.4 per game this season. QB Baker Mayfield leads the NFL in both TD passes (21) and is tied with Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes for the most INTs (9).

The Chiefs are undefeated, but 5 of their 7 wins have been by 7 or fewer points. Two of the Bucs’ 3 losses have been by only 1 score.

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 8

Analyzing NFL Week 8 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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Week 7 in the NFL was another good week for the underdog. Of the 15 games played, 7 underdogs covered the spread, and 5 of them won their games outright.

Of the 3 games we picked as the best underdog bets of the week, only one hit. The Las Vegas Raiders covered the 6.5-point spread in a 5-point loss to the L.A. Rams. The New York Giants did not cover the 3-point spread in a 28-3 loss to Philadelphia, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did not cover the 4-point spread Monday night in a 41-31 loss to Baltimore.

That brings the season total to 9-11-1. Let’s make that a little better this week.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 8 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 8

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CARDINALS +3.5 (-115) at Dolphins – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Cardinals are coming off a 17-15 win over the L.A. Chargers Monday night. They have not won consecutive games, and they were blown out in Week 6 after a Week 5 upset win, but the Dolphins have been terrible offensively without QB Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa returns to the lineup this week, which should bring some explosiveness back to the offense, but even in the full game he played in Week 1, Miami only scored 20 points against Jacksonville.

Miami’s defense, though No. 1 against the pass, allows 4.6 yards per rushing attempt, and the Cardinals average 5.5 per carry.

That should mean a down-to-the-wire win with a potential late game-winning kick.

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EAGLES (+120) at Bengals – 1 p.m. (CBS)

While the Bengals have only allowed 21 total points in their last 2 games, those games came against the Giants and the Browns, 2 of the worst offenses in the league. They allowed 33.3 points per game in their previous 4 games.

RB Saquon Barkley should have a big game against the Cincinnati defense that is 21st against the run.

COLTS +5 (-110) at Texans – 1 pm. (CBS)

These are 2 teams accustomed to close games. Three of the Texans’ wins have been by 4 or fewer points, including a season-opening 29-27 win over the Colts on the road.

Two of the Colts’ 3 losses have been by 3 or fewer points and the third was by only 6.

The Colts are 6-1 ATS on the season. They allow the 12th fewest points in the league.

And here is the crazy stat in this series — the last 16 meetings have been either Colts wins (10), a tie (1) or a Texans win by no more than 4 points (5).

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Best NFL underdog picks and predictions for Week 7

Analyzing NFL Week 7 betting odds and lines, with expert predictions and picks of the 3 best underdogs to cash in on.

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Week 6 was not a good week for underdogs. Only 3 of 14 covered the spread and 2 won straight up (SU). The Chicago Bears won in London as 1.5-point underdogs, the Cleveland Browns lost by 4 as 8-point underdogs and the Indianapolis Colts won SU as 2.5-point underdogs.

Our 3 recommended underdog picks in Week 6 went 1-2, making the season-long record 8-9-1.

Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook NFL odds, and tab the best NFL Week 7 underdog bets to cash in on among SportsbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.

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NFL underdog predictions: Week 7

Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NFL odds. Lines last updated Thursday at 2 p.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.

Eagles at GIANTS +3 (-105) – 1 p.m. (FOX)

The Philadelphia Eagles have not scored more than 21 points in their last 4 games.

And while the New York Giants were held to only 7 points in Week 6, they only allowed 17 to a good Cincinnati Bengals offense. In the 4 games prior to last week’s 17-7 loss, the Giants averaged 20.8 points.

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RAIDERS +6.5 (-105) at Rams – 4:05 p.m. (CBS)

Underdogs of 6.5 or more points this season are 18-4 against the spread.

The LA Rams have 1 win this season and it was by only 3 points. They have scored 20 or fewer points in 4 of 5 games and allowed 24 or more in all 5.

The Las Vegas Raiders have allowed over 30 points in each of their last 2 games, but the Rams’ high this season is 27.

Ravens at BUCCANEERS +3.5 (-110) – Monday, 8:15 p.m. (ABC/ESPN)

Two of the Baltimore Ravens‘ wins have been by only 3 points.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers offense is cooking. The Bucs have scored 30 or more points in 4 of 6 games this season, including a season-high 51 in Week 6.

The Ravens have allowed 25 or more points in 5 of 6 games.

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