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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 3 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 3.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
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The 5 best prop bets for NFL Week 3.
With fantasy football rosters being strained due a rash of high-profile injuries so early in the season, the start of the 2024 season has more of the look of last man standing as opposed to next man up.
This week we have three wide receivers doing damage and making an impact, the highest-paid QB in the league not hitting a big number, and the No. 1 projected fantasy running back falling a little short in topping his rushing number.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for the Week 3.
We have a slew of different bets to consider among the best of Week 3.
There’s a Super Bowl contender as a road underdog one the moneyline, a Super Bowl contender laying a big number, a preseason Super Bowl contender going with Plan B at quarterback, the lowest Over/Under on the board hitting the Over, and the worst team in the NFL that go Under the point total.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 3 action.
In the first two weeks of the season, there have been more games with both teams scoring 20 or fewer points (eight) than contests where both teams scored more than 20 points.
In a typical week, there may be two or three games with an Over/Under of 40 points or less. This week there are currently six. Is this a sign of things to come or an early-season aberration?
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The Jets are a prohibitive favorite (6.5 points at -120 Patriots, -110 Jets). The Patriots have owned this rivalry. While the Jets are clearly better, almost a touchdown is a lot of points to give in a division rivalry on a short week. Take the Patriots plus 6.5 points (-120).
The Browns are big favorites (6.5 points at -105 Giants, -115 Browns). The Giants can’t seem to get out of their way, and heading into Cleveland against one of the best defenses in the league isn’t a recipe for changing that dynamic. Take the Browns and lay 6.5 points (-115).
The Colts are a minimal favorite (1 point at -110 for both teams). The Bears haven’t figured it out offensively, and Caleb Williams has struggled early. Big plays will determine this game, and Anthony Richardson is capable of making more of them. Take the Colts and lay 1 point (-110).
The Texans are slight road favorites (1.5 points at -110 for both teams). Minnesota has been a pleasant surprise to start the season, but the Vikings have struggled with mobile quarterbacks who extend plays and make plays Sam Darnold can’t. C.J. Stroud carries this game. Take the Texans and lay 1.5 points (-110).
The Saints have overpowered their first two opponents but are small home favorites (2.5 points). There is a reason for this number – the Eagles are the better overall team and can win in more ways than the Saints. It may seem blasphemous given New Orleans’ start, but take the Eagles on the moneyline (+125).
The Over/Under on this game is about as low as a line gets (35.5 points at -110 for both). Only one team likely needs to get past 20 points to go Over and both Justins (Herbert and Fields) are capable of making enough plays to top this. Take Over 35.5 points (-110).
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The Over/Under is low on this one (39.5 points at -110 for both teams). Bo Nix and the Broncos have scored only 26 points in two games, so the Buccaneers know they don’t have to take a lot of risks to win this game handily and will call plays accordingly. Take Under 39.5 points (-110).
The Titans are minimal home favorites (1.5 points at -110 for both Packers and Titans). The Packers got away with running the ball 53 times to beat the Colts. Tennessee’s run defense is much stronger, and former Titan Malik Willis will crumble when asked to shoulder more of the burden, assuming, of course, Jordan Love (knee) remains out. Take the Titans and lay 1.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is pretty low (40 points at -110 for both). While bringing Andy Dalton in at QB may seem like a solid move, a stationary target against the Raiders defense will result in a lot of drives dying outside of scoring position. Take Under 40 points (-110).
The Seahawks are solid favorites (4.5 points at -110 for both teams). The sentiment is that Miami is hobbled without Tua Tagovailoa. They still have too many explosive weapons to ignore. Giving away that many points seems too high. Take the Dolphins plus 4.5 points (-110).
This is the biggest Over/Under of the week (51.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The NFL hasn’t seen many back-and-forth shootouts this season, but this one has all the earmarks of what it takes – offenses capable of scoring 30 points and defenses capable of allow enough to go Over. Take Over 51.5 points (-110).
The Ravens are a road favorite (1 points at -105 Ravens, -115 Cowboys). If the Ravens start 0-3, their season won’t be over, but it will be a huge hole to climb out of that historically doesn’t happen. Take the Ravens and lay 1 points (-105).
The 49ers are big road favorites (7.5 points at -105 49ers, -115 Rams). The Rams are without both of their top playmaking wide receivers, and the Niners are stinging from a humbling loss to Minnesota. Too many signs point to a potential San Francisco blowout. Take the 49ers and lay 7.5 points (-105).
The Chiefs are modest road favorites (3.5 points at -110 for both teams). Kansas City hasn’t put a complete game together yet. If the defensive front can pressure Kirk Cousins, he will make the mistakes that helps the Chiefs roll to a win. Take the Chiefs and lay 3.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is above average (45.5 points at -110 for both teams). Both offenses’ identity early on have been run-first. Both defenses are built to limit the pass, so a run-heavy game will make it difficult to top this number. Take Under 45.5 points (-110).
The Bengals are 0-2 but are big favorites (7.5 points at -110 for both teams). Washington hasn’t found its footing offensively, and the Bengals will take advantage of that in what needs to be viewed as a no-holds-barred desperation game. Take the Bengals and lay 7.5 points (-110).
Use our staff’s weekly pick’em against the spread and straight up for the win.
NFL picks are provided for straight up (moneyline) and against the spread (ATS) NFL pick pools.
Each week’s spread picks are graded by the line as of when the person entered their picks. This will create situations in which a movement of the line can result in two participants having the correct pick but with different teams chosen during an individual game.
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DMD – David Dorey, SG – Steve Gallo, HS – Harley Schultz, CC – Cletis Cutts, CJB – Cory Bonini, HCG – HC Green, KH – Kevin Hickey
The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.
With a couple of games in the books for the NFL’s 32 teams, we have started to see trends developing and those will base this week’s picks.
We have a couple of underperforming running backs who will continue to struggle, an explosive rookie not getting the attention he deserves, the most dominant tight end in the game showing why he’s dominant, and a red-zone mismatch who will come away with a touchdown.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 3 sports betting and DFS action.
A good way to start your weekly homework for DFS (daily fantasy sports) play is to analyze the early Vegas odds around Week 3.
These guys have a long history of making money off of setting the right game spread and points scored. So it can be an early indicator of teams to target due to high-scoring potential, and teams to avoid for the opposite reason.
Note: Odds provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
OFF = No odds currently listed.
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Here are three keys for the Patriots to knock off the Jets on Sunday.
The New England Patriots lost at home in back-to-back weeks and fell to 0-2 for the first time since 2001. Meanwhile, the New York Jets were considered Super Bowl contenders for a short time before Aaron Rodgers went down for the year in their Week 1 opener.
Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has had his fair share of bad games in his career, and the Patriots have his number, as the former No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft has yet to beat them.
If the Patriots wish to right the ship, they’ll need at least three things to go their way this week against the Jets.
You know things are going bad when the Lions are favored against you.
You know things are going bad when the Lions are favored against you. Heading into their Week 4 matchup with Detroit, the Seahawks are 6.5-point underdogs, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Seattle leads the all-time series between these teams 11-5, but they appear headed in opposite directions, and in ways that make this line appropriate.
Specifically, the Seahawks can’t stop to the run to save their lives – they are allowing 157 yards per game on the ground so far, the second-most in the league. Meanwhile, the Lions are averaging over 170 rushing yards per game, third-most in the NFL this year.
It’s possible that Detroit’s top rusher D’Andre Swift will sit out this week due to a shoulder injury. That might help but right now it probably doesn’t matter who’s running against them. This Seattle defense can probably make Jamaal Williams look like Barry Sanders.
Even if the Seahawks find a way to stop the run that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll have the advantage. Jared Goff has improved a lot since his days with the Rams and is currently among the league leaders in QBR. Unless they can find a way to invigorate their pass rush and get consistent pressure on Goff, there’s a good chance the Lions will come out on top.
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Heading into Week 3, Seattle is favored by 1.5 points against Minnesota, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
The Seattle Seahawks blew it at home against the Tennessee Titans this past week, surrendering a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter to fall to 1-1 on the season. They weren’t alone in screw-up territory, though. The Minnesota Vikings lost by one point to the Arizona Cardinals thanks to a missed chip-shot field goal (sounds familiar).
As it happens, the Vikings are next on the schedule and even though the Seahawks are the road team they are favorites. Heading into Week 3, Seattle is favored by 1.5 points against Minnesota, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Seattle has dominated this series in the Russell Wilson era, winning each of their last seven meetings with the Vikings going back to 2012. The most recent came last season on Monday Night Football, a one-point victory.
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