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First look: New York Giants at Washington Football Team odds and lines, Heinicke takes over for injured Fitzpatrick

Looking at Thursday’s New York Giants at Washington Football Team Week 2 NFL odds, lines and trends. Here’s what you need to know.

The Washington Football Team (0-1) host the NFC East rival New York Giants (0-1) on Thursday Night Football at FedExField with the kickoff scheduled for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Giants vs. Washington odds and lines; check back for our NFL picks and predictions.

New York took a 27-13 loss in Week 1 against the Denver Broncos as 2.5-point home underdogs. Giants RB Saquon Barkley was bottled up—running for just 26 yards on 10 carries—in his first game back after suffering a season-ending injury last year.

Washington was also dropped at home, 20-16, as 2-point favorites and first-year QB Ryan Fitzpatrick exited the game in the first quarter with a hip injury. Fitzpatrick is expected to miss a few games, and his replacement, QB Taylor Heinicke, completed 11-of-15 passes for 122 yards with 1 TD, 0 INT and a 119.3 QB Rating in fill-in duty.

Giants at Washington odds, spread and line

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 7:30 a.m. ET.

Money line: Giants +175 (bet $100 to win $175) | Washington -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Giants +4.5, -112 (bet $112 to win $100) | Washington -4.5, -108 (bet $108 to win $100)
Total (O/U): 42.5, Over -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Under -112 (bet $112 to win $100)

2021 betting stats:

ML: Giants 0-1 | Washington 0-1
ATS: Giants 0-1 | Washington 0-1
O/U: Giants 0-1 | Washington 0-1

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Giants at Washington head-to-head

Though New York hasn’t had a winning season since 2016, the Giants are 6-2 overall against Washington from 2017-2020 (5-3 against the spread) including five consecutive victories.

New York QB Daniel Jones is a perfect 4-0 vs. Washington with an 8 TD-to-3 INT ratio, a 68.3% completion rate, 225.3 yards per game and a 100.0 QB Rating. Washington backup QB Kyle Allen suffered a season-ending broken ankle last year in Week 9, and New York has yet to face Heinicke.

Washington is hoping to be the first NFC East team to win back-to-back divisional crowns since the Philadelphia Eagles did so from 2001-04. However, Philly is the only NFC East team that won its Week 1 game.

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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

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

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

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.

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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Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing the Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams Week 1 odds and lines, with expert NFL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Los Angeles Rams host Matt Nagy’s Chicago Bears in their season opener Sunday at SoFi Stadium. Kickoff is set for 8:20 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Bears at Rams odds and lines, and make our best NFL picks, predictions and bets.

The Bears will start QB Andy Dalton under center as he makes his regular-season debut with the team. They’re seeking their second straight season with a playoff appearance after making it as a wild-card team last year despite finishing 8-8. OLB Khalil Mack and DT Akiem Hicks headline the defense as part of what should be one of the league’s best fronts.

The Rams also have a new quarterback, and it’s one who will be a familiar face for the Bears. Former Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford will make his first start with the Rams after sitting out the preseason with the rest of the starting lineup. Last season’s top-ranked defense is once again led by DT Aaron Donald and CB Jalen Ramsey.

Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams odds, spread and lines

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.

Money line: Bears +300 (bet $100 to win $300) | Rams -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Bears +7.5 (-107) | Rams -7.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -112 | U: -108)

Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams key injuries

Bears

DT Eddie Goldman (knee) out
OLB Khalil Mack (groin) questionable
OLB Robert Quinn (back) questionable
S Eddie Jackson (wrist) questionable
S Tashaun Gipson (back) questionable
WR Darnell Mooney (back) questionable

Rams

No notable injuries

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Chicago Bears at Los Angeles Rams odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rams 27, Bears 17

Money line

From quarterback to the secondary the Rams have the advantage at most spots in this game. They’re clearly the better team on paper and that should show on the field Sunday night.

While it’s possible Stafford and the offense will get off to a slow start, the Rams will pull away in the second half once they get into a rhythm. I would PASS on the money line of -400, however, and instead bet on the spread.

Against the spread

The Rams went 9-7 ATS in the regular season last year and covered at home 24-10 against the Bears in Week 7. The spread is one of the biggest Sunday, and it’s a lot of points to cover, but the Los Angeles defense will keep Chicago’s offense in check with its pass rush and ball-hawking secondary.

Bet the RAMS -7.5 (-115) to cover.

Over/Under

Largely thanks to their stifling defense the total went Under in 12 of the Rams’ 16 regular-season games last season. I like the UNDER 45.5 (-108) in this game with the Bears looking lackluster offensively and the Rams potentially starting slowly with a new quarterback who hasn’t taken a live game rep in L.A. yet.

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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 Week 1 Can’t-Miss Parlay: 3 bets you can count on

Assessing the 3 best parlay bet options for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season. Lock-in these wagers to maximize your payday.

The 2021 NFL season got off to a flying start Thursday night as Tom Brady and the defending-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers outduel Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

Even if you missed on the Cowboys cover or the over, which flew past the total in the third quarter, there remain plenty of other prime Week 1 wagering opportunities with 15 games remaining. Here’s a three-leg, can’t-miss parlay to give your NFL bankroll an opening-week boost …

Also see: Week 1 best bets

NFL can’t miss parlay: Week 1

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:05 a.m. ET.

Leg 1: San Francisco 49ers -8.5 (-110) at Detroit Lions

At 6-10 in 2020, the Niners only won one more game than the Lions, but the franchises have been moving in opposite directions ever since. Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s crew in San Francisco has almost all of its primary players, including QB Jimmy Garoppolo, TE George Kittle and defensive standout Nick Bosa back and healthy after enduring the league’s worst injury situation in 2020.

They’ve also added some intriguing new pieces in rookie QB Trey Lance and RB Trey Sermon, making Shanahan’s daunting offensive schemes even more dangerous and unpredictable heading into Week 1’s clean slate.

The Lions, meanwhile, downgraded quarterbacks in trading longtime starter Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff, questionably handed over the squad to a quirky and unproven head coach in Dan Campbell and didn’t do nearly enough to shore up a defense that was scorched for the most average points (32.4) and total yards (419.8) per game in 2020.

Take the reinvigorated 49ERS and don’t fret over laying the 8.5 points on the road.

Also see: 49ers-Lions picks and predictions

Leg 2: Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots UNDER 43.5 (-110)

Two young quarterbacks, including Pats rookie Mac Jones making his first start.

Two coaching staffs who know each other very well, including Patriots-defensive-coordinator-turned-Dolphins-head-coach Brian Flores.

Two above-average defenses, including the reinforced and revitalized Pats.

Two 2020 matchups that produced totals of 32 and 34 points.

We’re going with the UNDER 43.5 (-110).

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Leg 3: Denver Broncos -3.5 (+105) at New York Giants

Both teams finished among the league’s bottom 12 a season ago, but the Broncos look to have made the most significant offseason strides.

The Giants’ injury-wracked offense, featuring turnover-prone QB Daniel Jones and one of the league’s worst offensive lines, looks to be overmatched against an improved Denver D returning Von Miller and featuring what looks to be one of the league’s elite secondaries.

So, if new QB Teddy Bridgewater can just bring a steady hand to the team’s talented young offense, the BRONCOS shouldn’t have too much trouble covering a road spread of 3.5 points (-135).

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Total parlay payout

Bet $100 to win $647.14

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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

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:40 a.m. ET.

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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