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Underdogs did well in Week 7 of the NFL. Eight underdogs covered the spread out of 13 games and 7 of those teams won their games outright. We now begin Week 8 looking for some winning picks.
Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook NFL odds and lines, and tab the best NFL Week 8 underdog bets to cash in on among SportbookWire’s NFL expert picks and predictions.
Last week, I went 2-1 with my underdog picks. The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the New Orleans Saints and the Minnesota Vikings not only covered the spread but beat the San Francisco 49ers outright. However, the Los Angeles Chargers did not keep the game close with the Kansas City Chiefs, losing by 14 points.
Through 7 weeks, my underdog picks have gone 13-8.
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NFL underdog predictions: Week 8
Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:53 a.m. ET. All games Sunday and ET unless noted.
BUCCANEERS +9 (-110) at Bills – Thursday 8:15 p.m. (Amazon Prime)
The Buffalo Bills have failed to cover the spread in their last 3 games.
Tampa Bay has allowed fewer than 20 points in 4 of 6 games this season. The Bills have averaged 19.7 points per game over their last 3.
The Bucs are 2-0 on the road. They have scored last in 11 of the previous 17 games, which can lend itself to a late cover. I don’t think they will win the game outright, but 9 points is a lot to give with 2 strong defensive teams.
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PATRIOTS +9.5 (-110) at Dolphins – 1 p.m. (CBS)
The New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins played once this season. The Dolphins won by 7, covering the 1-point spread as the favorite.
New England found itself last week after 2 blowout losses and beat the favorite Bills outright. New England scored 29 points last week. Miami allowed 31. And it is unknown whether Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill will play.
Four of the last 5 meetings have been decided by 9 or fewer points.
BENGALS (+145) at 49ers – 4:25 p.m. (CBS)
The Bengals have won 2 straight games against the NFC West and are coming off their bye to prepare for San Francisco, which has lost 2 in a row and has QB Brock Purdy is in the league concussion protocol.
Cincinnati’s offense has struggled outside of their Week 5 win over Arizona, having failed to reach 300 total yards in 4 of 6 games this season, but the 49ers have been held to 17 points in each of their last 2 games.
The Bengals have 8 takeaways in their last 4 games and 5 in their last 2.
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