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The 5 best prop bets for NFL Week 8.
For this week’s picks, we’re going with five road warriors – players going into hostile environments and four of the five coming out positive. We have two wide receivers and running backs seeing success and a quarterback hitting under his projection, because his team won’t need him to throw as much as his O/U number requires.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 8 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 8.
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 five smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 8.
With all 16 games to choose from for one week only, we opt to hit the buffet for varied options.
We have an underdog that has no business winning. A team without merit being a huge favorite covering. The highest Over/Under hits under. The lowest O/U hits over. One hobbled division opponent gets slapped around by a healthier rival.
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A league-wide view into the best wagers to make for NFL Week 8 action.
As the demarcation between good and bad teams starts to become more pronounced, getting to people to bet on the bad teams is becoming more difficult.
Of the 16 games this week, six of them have a team favored by seven or more points, including three teams in double digits. The hard part for those betting on games is that a strong case can be made that all the big favorites should cover, which is always dangerous for bettors who project blowouts.
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The Vikings are road favorites (3 points at -105 Vikings, -115 Rams). The Rams may be holding a fire sale over the next two weeks with big names being thrown out. Even if untrue, Minnesota has to have an advantage, especially since there will be more Vikings fans in the stadium than Rams fans. Take the Vikings and lay 3 points (-105).
The Ravens are huge favorites (9 points at -110 for both teams). The Browns have been a train wreck all seasons. The Ravens has won five straight and look almost unbeatable. The Browns don’t have an answer to Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry. Take the Ravens and lay 9 points (-110).
The Lions are the biggest favorites of the week (11.5 points at -110 for both teams). The Titans offense is punchless, and Detroit is currently the Super Bowl frontrunner from the NFC. The Lions should win this by 20. Take the Lions and lay 11.5 points (-110).
The Dolphins are solid favorites (3.5 points at -115 Cardinals, -105 Dolphins). This line is predicated on Tua Tagovailoa coming back this week and having no rust in his game. That may be asking too much. Take the Cardinals plus 3.5 points (-115).
The Over/Under is low (41 points at -110 for both). Both Drake Maye and Aaron Rodgers have shown the ability to move the ball but not translate it into a slew of touchdowns. This stinks of a game with more field goals than touchdowns. Take Under 41 points (-110).
The Falcons are small road favorites (2.5 points at -115 Falcons, -105 Buccaneers). It’s hard to fathom losing both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin in the same game. Baker Mayfield has to reinvent the offense. That rarely happens the week after catastrophe. Take the Falcons and lay 2.5 points (-115).
The Over/Under is high (49.5 points at -110 for both). The Packers have hit under this numbers five teams – all wins. If you think Green Bay can take care of business against the Jags, they do it bleeding the clock. Take Under 49.5 points (-110).
The Texans are solid favorites (5 points at -110 for both teams). The Texans beat the Colts 29-27 in the season opener in Indy when the Colts were at full strength. There’s little reason to believe that will change in the sequel. Take the Texans and lay 5 points (-110).
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The Bengals are modest home favorites (2 points). I preface this by saying the Eagles are my betting kryptonite. I was late to the party during the collapse year, but this team can grind a defense and wear it down. Take the Eagles on the moneyline (+110).
The Chargers are huge favorites (7.5 points at -115 Saints, -105 Chargers). The Chargers don’t deserve to be this big of a favorite, but the Saints are in free fall and have lost their last three games by 13, 24 and 23 points. Begrudgingly take the Chargers and lay 7.5 points (-105).
Buffalo is a small road favorites (3 points at -110 for both teams). The Seahawks were a cute story when they started 3-0, but they have played two playoff-caliber teams – the Lions and 49ers. They lost those two games by 13 and 12 points, respectively. Buffalo can handle three points. Take the Bills and lay 3 points (-110).
The Bears are favored at the moment (2.5 points). I would avoid this game because Jayden Daniels’ rib injury is why the number is where it’s at. However, we need a pick on this game. Daniels keeps a tab on comparisons. He plays. He shines. Take the Commanders on the moneyline (+125).
The Broncos are undeserving monster favorites (10 points at -110 for both teams). The Panthers seem content to stink – their losses have been by 37, 23, 10, 26, 18, and 33 points. Carolina should be relegated to SEC to prove their value. As much as they don’t warrant it, take the Broncos and lay 10 points (-110).
The Chiefs are another huge favorite (10 points at -110 for both teams). What have the Raiders done that would make you think they will be competitive with the unbeaten champs. When they traded Davante Adams, they waved the white flag of surrender, not the war flag of the eye-patch guy. Take the Chiefs and lay 10 points.
This game has a big Over/Under number (46.5 points at -110 for both). Neither team is living up to their hype. If the game is close, decisions will be made to play it safe in hopes of a much-needed win. Take Under 46.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is worthy of flexing this game out (36 points at -110 for both). Daniel Jones doesn’t have the ammunition to be somebody. Russell Wilson is notorious for one half of great football followed by a drought. But there should never be an O/U under 38 points where Under is a consideration. Take Over 36 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
Bettors have every team to choose from for the last time until a week before Christmas, so this week’s selections include some of the biggest names in the game. We have two running backs surpassing their projected numbers, a wide receiver with a number seems too low for his ability, the most dynamic receiver in the league not reaching a lofty total, and an MVP candidate who will get a Brotherly Shove from his teammates.
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A snapshot look at the NFL betting lines and odds for Week 8 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 8.
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 smartest wagers to take to the pay window for Week 8.
In a scheduling anomaly that may or may not having anything to do with the World Series, the bye weeks are taking a one-week hiatus in Week 8 and all 32 teams are playing. As such, we cover all the bases. We have a division team on the road taking care of business, a game hitting Over, a game hitting Under, a road team winning in its home stadium, and the defending champs putting a beatdown like they’ve done consistently since 2015 against a team they play twice a year.
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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 best wagers to make for NFL Week 8 action.
The trade deadline is looming next week and a lot of names are being thrown out as possibilities to move expensive players to new locales for an autumn draft-pick harvest.
It will be interesting to see if any teams get a head start on their trade plans by benching the outgoing players to avoid injury.
Anyway, we’ll focus on the wisest wagers to make with the current knowledge we possess.
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The Bills have yet to lose in Buffalo (their only home loss came in London), which explains why they’re a significant favorite (8.5 points at -110 for both the Bills and Buccaneers). Despite Buffalo’s recent struggles, the Bucs have played two likely playoff teams (Philly and Detroit) and lost by 14 points to both. Add Buffalo to that list. Take Bills and lay 8.5 points (-110).
The Cowboys are fresh off their bye and a solid home favorite (6.5 points at -110 for both teams). Dallas has won its first three home games by 40, 20 and 35 points. While the Cowboys likely won’t blow out the Rams, they should win handily. Take Cowboys and lay 6.5 points (-110).
The Vikings are a one-point underdog and have been competitive with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers. The Packers are a far cry from those teams. Lambeau Field gets a certain betting mystique that has long since been vanquished. The team that played against Denver and lost is facing stiffer competition. Take Minnesota on the moneyline (-110).
Both teams are struggling to score points, which makes the Falcons being a road favorite (3 points at -110 for both teams) seem a little unusual. Both teams will try to run the ball a lot and that lends itself to a close game. Getting the home team and three points in that scenario makes sense. Take Titans plus 3 points (-110).
The Saints are one of the most frustrating teams this season, having lost four of their last five games. The Colts are a one-point favorite, but being at home hasn’t been an advantage for them this season. The Colts are 1-3 at home and floundering. The Saints have more talent, and they shine thanks to the lack of familiarity of non-conference games. Take the Saints on the moneyline (+100).
The Dolphins beat the Patriots 24-17 in Week 2, which helps explain why Miami is a huge home favorite (9.5 points at -110 for both). The Dolphins have dominated at home – winning games by 50, 15 and 21 points. Bill Belichick will have something prepared to slow the Dolphins, but it won’t be enough. Take the Dolphins and lay 9.5 points (-110).
The Giants ended a four-game losing skid last week, but the Jets are slight “road” favorites (3 points at -105 Jets, -115 Giants). The Jets are 3-3, but their losses came against Dallas, New England and Kansas City and two of their wins came against the Bills and Eagles. They should be a larger favorite than this. Take the Jets and lay 3 points (-105).
Two of the hottest teams in league meet with Jacksonville on a four-game winning streak and the Steelers having won four of their last five. The Jaguars are a small road favorite (2.5 points at -120 Jaguars, +100 Steelers). Jacksonville is a legitimate Super Bowl contender and needs to win games like this that good teams do. The Steelers will make it difficult on them, but the Jags prevail. Take the Jaguars and lay 2.5 points (-120).
The Eagles are 6-1, but have won a lot of close games – including a 34-31 overtime win over the Commanders in Week 4. Philly is a solid favorite (6.5 points at -110 for both) but haven’t showed consistency to put away inferior teams. They do the second time around with Washington. Take the Eagles and lay 6.5 points (-110).
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The Over/Under on this game is pretty low (43.5 points at -110 Over, -110 Under). Houston has scored 20 or fewer points in four of six games and have allowed 21 or fewer in each of their last four. Carolina has scored 21 or fewer points in four of six games and allowed 21 or fewer in both of their home games this season. Too many coincidences here. Take Under 43.5 points (-110).
The Over/Under is extremely low (38 points at -110 for both Over and Under). The indication appears to be that Cleveland’s defense will hold down Seattle, but the Browns have allowed 64 points in two road games this season against weaker offenses (Steelers and Colts). Seattle is banged up but has enough offensive weapons who can get the job done. Take Over 38 points (-110).
The Broncos are coming off their second win of the season, which may explain why the Chiefs aren’t bigger road favorites (7 points at -115 Chiefs, -105 Broncos). Kansas City has won six straight – five them by margins at or above this point spread. The Chiefs and Broncos played two weeks ago and the Chiefs won 19-8. Look for more of the field goals from the first game converted to touchdowns this time around. Take the Chiefs and lay 7 points (-115).
The Ravens are big favorites (8.5 points at -110 for both teams), but the Cardinals have lost their last four games by margins of 19, 14, 17 and 10 points. Coming off a game in which the Ravens pounded the Lions by 32 points, what makes anyone think the Cardinals can keep the score differential to fewer than 10 points? Take the Ravens and lay 8.5 points (-110).
The 49ers are stumbling after losing a pair of road games to Cleveland and Minnesota. QB Brock Purdy is in concussion protocol, which is why the spread dropped two points Wednesday. Yet, the Niners are still solid favorites (3.5 points at -115 Bengals, -105 49ers). After a slow start, the Bengals have won their last two games and allowed some of the injured stars to heal up over the bye last week. The 49ers should win, but the Bengals are too good to get this many points, even though the number dropped. Take the Bengals plus 3.5 points (-115).
Chicago won last week, but teams are getting valuable film on Tyson Bagent. The Chargers keep finding ways to lose, but three of those losses have been to the Dolphins, Cowboys and Chiefs. No shame there. LA is a big favorite (8.5 points at -110 for both teams) and will be motivated under the prime-time lights and finally play an opponent they can dominate to make a statement. Take the Chargers and lay 8.5 points (-110).
The Lions are huge favorites (8.5 points at -110 for both) and are coming off a humbling blowout loss to the Ravens. With Monday Night Football making a rare Motown appearance, all the momentum is on Detroit’s side against a Raiders team that hasn’t beaten a team with a winning record and were clubbed by the lowly Bears last week. Take the Lions and lay 8.5 points (-110).
