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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 5 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 5.
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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OFF = No odds currently listed.
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The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.
For this week’s prop bets, we take a first-ballot Hall of Famer hitting Under, a wide receiver with three TDs in the last two games adding to that total, and a quarterback, running back and wide receiver all going Over their respective projections.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 5.
This week’s best bets include an overrated team to win as a road underdog on the moneyline, two young NFC teams hitting under their point projection, two AFC Super Bowl contenders hitting over their O/U number, and the last two undefeated teams in the NFL staying that way.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 5 action.
With byes starting, Week 5 will be the last week where teams are playing at a level playing field for a while. Teams will start coming back off rest to play teams that haven’t had their bye, but — for this week anyway — everyone is playing their fifth game, and there are no advantages.
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The Falcons are small home favorites (1.5 points at -110 for both Bucs and Falcons). Atlanta has faced a gauntlet coming out of the gate. This is Atlanta’s third straight home game and with the Buccaneers missing key pieces missing on both lines, Kirk Cousins will take advantage. Take the Falcons and lay 1.5 points (-110).
The Vikings are favored in London (2.5 points at +100 Jets, -120 Vikings). Until somebody can figure out Minnesota’s defense in the first half of games, it’s hard to bet against them. Aaron Rodgers knows the Vikings, but not this defense. Take the Vikings and lay 2.5 points (-120).
The Bears are solid home favorites (4 points at -110 for both teams). Chicago is 2-0 at home this season. While the Panthers are better with Andy Dalton, Chicago’s defense will be too much to handle on the road. Take the Bears and lay 4 points (-110).
The Ravens are road favorites (2.5 points at -115 Ravens, -105 Bengals). Baltimore has been on fire since turning the offense over to Derrick Henry and the Bengals are allowing 146 rushing yards a game. That is not a good mix. Take the Ravens and lay 2.5 points (-115).
The Over/Under is very low (36.5 points at -110 for both teams). It’s hard to embrace either of these teams, because the defenses are better than the offenses. Neither team may end up scoring more than 20 points. Take the Under (-110).
The Over/Under is middle of the road (43.5 points at -110 for both Over and Under). Washington’s offense has turned heads, while the Browns have been carried by their defense as the offense sputters. Jayden Daniels has shined, but Cleveland’s defense will be a stiff test. Take Under 43.5 points (-110).
The Jaguars are standard home favorites (3 points at -115 Colts, -105 Jaguars). Jacksonville is 0-4 and, while they’re due to click on all cylinders at some point, a division rivalry tends to be close and getting three points is enough. Take the Colts plus 3 points (-115).
The Over/Under is high (47.5 points at -110 for both). The Texans at home are capable of lighting up the scoreboard, and the Bills can do damage if Josh Allen gets time in the pocket. This game should have more touchdowns than field goals. Take Over 47.5 points (-110).
The Broncos are small home favorites (2.5 points at -105 Raiders, -115 Broncos). I don’t like any bet on this game, because the defenses will likely dominate. In that case, take the team that is getting additional points. Take the Raiders plus 2.5 points (-105).
The 49ers are the biggest favorite of the week (7.5 points at -115 49ers, -105 Cardinals). San Francisco has dominated at home, winning by 13 and 17 points. The Cardinals have the offense to keep it close, but the 49ers’ home dominance continues. Take the 49ers and lay 7.5 points (-115).
The Packers are small road favorites (3 points at -115 Packers, -105 Rams). The Packers have scored 29 points in both games Jordan Love started. If they come anywhere close to that, it should be enough to beat the injury-hobbled Rams. Take the Packers and lay 3 points (-115).
Seattle is a solid home favorite (6 points at -105 Giants, -115 Seahawks) and should win this game, but they’re down four defensive linemen, which could give Daniel Jones time to throw successfully and keep the Giants close enough. Take the Giants plus 6 points (-105).
The Cowboys will be the stiffest test Pittsburgh’s defense has faced this season, and the Dallas defense will pressure Justin Fields from start to finish. If Dallas loses this game, changes may be coming. Take the Cowboys on the moneyline (+115).
The Chiefs are strong home favorites (5.5 points at -110 for both teams), and the Saints have cooled off since a torrid start. The champs at home on Monday night is hard for anyone to pass up, because they thrive in prime time. Take the Chiefs and lay 4.5 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
A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 5 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 5.
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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The five best NFL player prop bets to make for the upcoming week.
This week’s picks cover the gamut of Sunday’s games. We have a speed receiver showing his stuff in London to start the day. During the afternoon we have two of the most dynamic players surpassing their expectations and quarterback who will underperform by design. Sunday ends with fantasy football’s favorite son looking to take down America’s Team. We’re getting 14 hours of football, so we may as well make interesting from start to finish.
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The five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 5.
This week, we look at nothing but teams with pedigrees doing what they do best. The picks include two of the most heavily decorated teams of all time as underdogs, two defending division champs lighting up the scoreboard, the most heated rivalry in the league, and the defending Super Bowl champs winning. What could go wrong?
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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
A league-wide view into the smartest wagers to make for NFL Week 5 action.
Many weeks during an NFL season are marked by the time-honored divisional rivalry games that make the league must-see TV. Clearly, Week 5 isn’t viewed as one of those weeks.
Of the 14 games on the schedule, only one – the bitter Baltimore Ravens–Pittsburgh Steelers rivalry – is a divisional matchup. The rest of the games are teams that don’t play one another nearly as often and six of the 13 are non-conference opponents.
Familiarity breeds contempt. Week 5 isn’t that contentious, especially when almost half the games pit teams that likely won’t see each other again for four years.
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The Bears are 0-4 and their two road losses have been by 10 and 31 points. The Commanders are a solid favorite (5.5 points -110 for both teams). Washington isn’t flashy but gave the Philadelphia Eagles all they could handle last week and are the better team in this matchup. Take the Commanders and lay 5.5 points.
Following a brutal season-opening loss to the New York Jets, the Bills have hit their stride with three convincing wins. The Over/Under is high (49 points at -110 for both the Over and Under), but it’s because the Bills have scored 37 or more points in each of their last three games. The Jaguars will have to play Buffalo’s style, which is hard to keep up with. Take the Over of 49 points (-110).
The Falcons are a different team at home. In two home games (both wins), they have outscored their opponents 49-35. In two road games (both losses), they’ve been outscored 43-13. The Falcons are a small favorite (1.5 points at -105 Texans, -115 Falcons). The Texans are riding a two-game winning streak, but their run defense has been pushed around – and that’s what the Falcons do best. Take the Falcons and lay 1.5 points (-115).
The Lions have won their last two games by 14 points each, which explains why they’re such a big favorite (9.5 points at -110 for both the Lions and Panthers). Carolina has lost both of its road games by double digits, and the Lions may be the best team the Panthers have faced this season. Take the Lions and lay 9.5 points (-110).
The Titans are a slight road favorite (1 point at -110 for both teams), but something will have to give in this one. Tennessee has lost both of its road games this season, and Indianapolis has lost both its home games. This has the look of a close game and, if Derrick Henry can control the time of possession, that should be enough. Take the Titans and lay 1 point (-110).
The Dolphins are coming off a beat-down from the Bills, but it hasn’t impacted them being the biggest favorite in this week’s games (10.5 points at -110 for both the Dolphins and Giants). The Giants have been brutal, and when they lose, they lose big. Their three losses have come by 40, 18 and 21 points. Look to add another big number to that list. Take the Dolphins and lay 10.5 points (-110).
The Saints offense has struggled to score points all season (62 points in four games) and the Patriots specialize in shortening games and keeping them close. The Patriots are the smallest of favorites (1 point at -110 for both teams). Neither team is likely to blow out the other, so you lean toward the advantages that come with being at home. Take the Patriots and lay 1 point (-110).
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This rivalry is typically a low-scoring bloodbath. In the last five meetings, the Steelers have won four times, but neither team has scored more than 20 points in any of them. The Ravens are solid road favorites (4 points at -110 for both teams). Kenny Pickett has vowed he will play through a knee injury suffered last week, but Pittsburgh just doesn’t appear to have the offensive firepower to compete with the Ravens right now. Take the Ravens and lay 4 points (-110).
The Rams have been one of the surprise stories of 2023, starting 2-2 with three of their first four games on the road. The Eagles are undefeated but have been winning close games and not dominating as many expected. Philadelphia is a solid road favorite (4.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Rams won’t be a pushover, but the Eagles should be able to cover the spread this week. Take the Eagles and lay 4.5 points (-110).
The Bengals offense has sputtered all season – scoring just 49 points in four games – but are in desperation mode at 1-3. The Cardinals offense has been hot and cold so the Over/Under isn’t too high (44.5 points at -110 for both). In a game the Bengals need to win with key injuries on offense, this looks like a game that will be see drives that will need to be sustained to avoid a battle of field position. Take the Under of 44.5 points (-110).
The question posed for this game is which is worse – the Broncos defense or the Jets offense? The Broncos were humbled by the Dolphins scoring 70 points, but their other two losses have been one and two points. The Jets offense is dismal, which may explain the low Over/Under number (43 points at -110 for both Over and Under). This has the feel of a game with a lot of punts and playing it safe. Take the Under of 43 points (-110).
The Chiefs haven’t been playing their “A” game, which is reflected by how small a favorite they are (4 points at -110 for both the Chiefs and Vikings). Minnesota’s defense stepped up against the Panthers last week to earn their first win, but that was against rookie Bryce Young, not Patrick Mahomes. The Chiefs will thrive against Minnesota’s defense, and the Vikings won’t have an answer. Take the Chiefs and lay 4 points (-110).
Nobody has slowed down the 49ers. San Francisco has scored 30 or more points in every game, and no opponent has been able to hang with them for 60 minutes. The 49ers are a mild favorite (3.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Cowboys have dominated lesser teams so far this season, but this will be their biggest test – and they may have to play perfect ball not to fail. Take the 49ers and lay 3.5 points (-110).
The Raiders have been a dumpster fire that has gone from bad to worse as the season has progressed – in the second and third quarters, they have been outscored 61-9. They are a home underdog (2.5 points at -105 Packers, -115 Raiders). While the Packers have issues of their own, they don’t have as many self-inflicted wounds as the Raiders. Take the Packers and lay 3.5 points (-110).
