Month: September 2020

2020 NFL week 4 picks against the spread for every game

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2020 NFL week 4 picks against the spread for every game

2020 NFL week 4 picks against the spread for every game

This week in the NFL will be different from any other week that we have seen. Unfortunately, COVID-19 is now a bigger story in the NFL as one team has positive results. These positive results will send a ripple through the league that could ultimately postpone games. At a minimum, it will alter the way that teams prepare for the games ahead. These are just a few of the things that have to be considered before making the NFL week 4 picks against the spread for every game. We will update this article daily with the latest information and betting trends. Check back often for the latest updates.

See all of the NFL betting odds for this week with comparisons from each sportsbook so you bet the best line.

NFL week 4 picks against the spread for every game

Broncos vs Jets (TNF)

Point spread: Broncos -2.5

Point total: 40

Moneyline: Broncos -136, Jets +112

The early game is an ugly one that features two teams that have multiple injuries to key personnel. The New York Jets and the Denver Broncos are two of the worst teams in the league. However, since it is the NFL and the only game on primetime it will get plenty of folks looking to bet on it. So, hold your nose and get ready as we make our Broncos vs Jets pick against the spread in this betting breakdown.

Colts vs Bears

Point spread: Colts -2.5

Point total: 44.5

Moneyline: Colts -136, Bears +112

The biggest news coming out of the Windy City is not that the Bears are 3-0, but they are making a change at quarterback. Coach Matt Nagy announces that Nick Foles will be the starter for Week 4 against the Colts. Foles led the team to victory and the change is for the better. This video gives just one example of how the Bears will benefit from having Foles under center.

Colts QB Phillips River is looking comfortable in Frank Reich’s offense, but he did not have to do much work against a lifeless Jets team. He completed over 80 percent of his passes, although they still have some issues on offense in the red zone. The Colts went run-only in the 4th quarter for the game out of hand. The challenge will be greater this week as Rivers will be tested against a ferocious Bears defense.

The betting public does not believe in the Bears. The point spread moved from Colts PK to Colts -3 at some of the top sportsbooks. This is puzzling since the Colts are 0-3-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4 road games. They are also 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a road favorite and 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 games overall.

The Bears are 11-3-1 ATS in their last 15 games as a home underdog and they are the best bet in this game.

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Jaguars vs Bengals

Point spread: Bengals -3

Point total: 44.5

Moneyline: Jaguars +138, Bengals -167

This game may be overlooked by many, but it will be fun to watch. The teams may not have the best records, but they have young quarterbacks and offenses that can put up points.

Joe Burrow can throw the ball. The Bengals have already called a league-high 164 pass plays this season. Against Philadelphia, they did miss some opportunities in the red zone, but a tie for this team is a victory. The Bengals do have to provide better pass protection if they want to keep Burrow upright all season.

The Jaguars come into this game with extra rest after playing on Thursday night. Gardner Minshew has something to prove after an ugly outing against the Dolphins. Minshew was three-of-10 on third downs and he had two interceptions. After a great start to the season he looked average at best. The offensive line allowed four sacks and the Dolphins shut down this offense.

The Bengals are in a unique spot this week as they are favorites for the first time with Burrow as quarterback. They have momentum from the last outing against Philadelphia and the offense is starting to click. The Jaguars have failed to cover the spread in four of the last five games as underdogs and favorite is 3-1-1 ATS in the last five meetings. Now is the time to bet on the Bengals to win and cover.

Bengals -3

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Browns vs Cowboys

Point spread: Cowboys -5

Point total: 55.5

Moneyline: Browns +180, Cowboys -225

When the Browns and the Cowboys take to the field, it will be the tale of two different teams. The Cowboys possess a high flying offense, while The Browns are a ground and pound team that prefers to run. The Browns are calling pass plays on 49% of its offensive snaps, which is second-lowest in the NFL.

The Browns have had a solid ground game led by Nick Chubb who became the first Browns back to get over 100 yards and score two touchdowns in over 50 years. This is a remarkable feat, but the Browns have faced inferior opponents. They will get a challenge this week against Dallas.

The Cowboys are not winning, but they have played well offensively. Unfortunately, it’s because the defense plays so poorly the offense has to play catch up. The Cowboys have a leak on the offensive line with the unspectacular play of Brandon Knight. They also have problems with clock management which leads to missed opportunities. The Cowboys received bad news on the injury front this week as well.

The problems of the Cowboys will be magnified this week. The Browns will be able to put up points and the run game will allow clock control. The Browns have a better front seven which will continually put Prescott under pressure and lead to turnovers.

The Cowboys are 2-8 ATS against teams with a winning record and just 1-4 ATS as a favorite. The right side to bet is the Browns.

Browns +4

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Saints vs Lions

Point spread: Saints -3.5

Point total: 54.5

Moneyline: Saints -200, Lions +175

The talk surrounding Drew Brees and his fall from grace will continue to get louder and louder. After losing badly to the Packers the talk around the water cooler is that the Saints leader is past his prime. In reality, it was the Saints defense that led to a loss on Sunday night football. The good news for the Saints is that they may have the services of their best player for the game against the Lions.

Detroit was in a slump to start the season, but a big win against Arizona is just what this team needed. Powered by a defense that claimed three turnovers this team returns home, ready to go. On offense, the team was thrilled to see the return of Kenny Golladay, Matt Stafford’s trusty target, who hauled in a touchdown.

One of the favorite betting angles that we like to bet on is active in this game. Bet on a home underdog after an outright win the week prior. The Saints are only giving four points and that looks too good to be true. The Saints defense is giving up more than 6.75 yards per attempt through the air and the Lions are 7-3 ATS at home in games against weaker defenses.

Saints continue to crumble and the Lions keep it close.

Lions +4

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Steelers vs Titans

Point spread: Titans -1.5

Point total: 47.5

Moneyline: Steelers +102, Titans -124

As noted above, the Titans are dealing with COVID-19 and this may put this game in jeopardy. As details emerge we will return with more information. If the game is played we will add a pick and prediction for this game.

 

The Steelers vs Titans game has been POSTPONED and will be played later in the season.

Seahawks vs Dolphins

Point spread: Seahawks -7

Point total: 55

Moneyline: Seahawks -315, Dolphins +255

Russell Wilson is cooking and that has led the Seahawks to nothing but success this far in the season. After a big win over the Cowboys, the Seahawks will have to pay close attention to the injury report this week. The status of  Chris Carson(knee), Jamal Adams (groin), Quinton Dunbar (knee), and Jordyn Brooks (knee) is something to monitor if you plan on betting on this game.

The Dolphins have extra rest for this game and are powered by the magic of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Against Jacksonville, started red hot with an 11-for-11 start and two touchdowns. Although he is older, he is the leader of the team and still runs the ball. After watching the improvement of the defense in the last game, this team is underrated on the betting odds board.

For as good as the Seattle offense has been the defense is very bad, especially through the air. The Seahawks defense is the only squad to ever allow more than 1,200 passing yards through three weeks. This will allow the Dolphins to keep it close. Seattle is just 1-6 ATS in the last seven meetings with Miami and the Dolphins are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog.

Dolphins +6.5

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Chargers vs Buccaneers

Point spread: Bucs -7

Point total: 45.5

Moneyline: Chargers +260, Bucs -335

The Chargers have yet to decide on the quarterback for the game against the Buccaneers this weekend. Justin Herbert has played admirably in his starts for the injured Tyrod Taylor. Herbert has made some rookie mistakes, but he has found his security blanket target in Keenen Allen. He connected with Allen 13 times in the loss against the Panthers. He has had tow 300 = yard passing games and is the future of this franchise.

The Buccaneers beat Denver last week, and they are quietly starting to play well as a unit. Brady posted a great day passing and the team played well on both sides of the ball.

The downside to betting on the Bucs is that they are a very popular team. Tampa was a (-4.5) point favorite at the opening and that number jumped to -7 with early betting coming in on the Bucs. The value is now with the Chargers.

This team travels well and are 11-4-2 ATS in the last 17 road games. Tampa Bay is not a good bet at home with a 1-6-2 ATS record at home. If you can still buy the Bucs below 7 points,   they are the way to go. However, at a touchdown or more, the safest bet is the Bolts.

Chargers +7

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Ravens vs Washington

Point spread: Ravens -13.5

Point total: 47

Moneyline: Ravens -900, Washington +600

Things are not setting up well for the Washington Football team. They were clobbered by the Browns and now they face an angry Ravens team off a humiliating loss on Monday night football.

Washington QB Dwayne Haskins tied a career-high with four turnovers. There is no need to overreact to this performance, but if the Ravens can jump on him early it may rattle the young quarterback.

If you want to handicap this game, just look at the last game. Washington faced a decent defensive team that can control the clock by running the ball. This week they face the Ravens who are a better defensive team that can control the clock by running the ball.

The Ravens do have trouble after a straight-up loss (0-6 ATS) but they are 8-3 ATS as a favorite and they will be focused on Washington this week. Washington is 3-8 ATS as an underdog and 1-5 ATS in the last 6 games overall.

Ravens -13

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Cardinals vs Panthers

Point spread: Cardinals -4

Point total: 51.5

Moneyline: Cardinals -200, Panthers +163

The Panthers fit in the same spot as the Lions (see above. They win on the road as an underdog and they return home as an underdog. The Cardinals lost and everyone will flock to the betting window to bet on this team to rebound and cover the number, but that is a mistake. Kyler Murray looked “normal” in the loss to the Lions. He may have been reading his own headlines and that loss will bring him back to earth.

The Cardinals are not worthy of the road favorite status. They have covered just one of the fast five games in which they were favored. The team has lost four straight games against the spread in Carolina and the home team is 6-1 ATS in the last seven meetings. Do not fall for this small line trap and instead bet on the Panthers.

Panthers +4

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Vikings vs Texans

Point spread: Texans -4

Point total: 52

Moneyline: Vikings +155, Texans -195

The Vikings played against the Titans last week. Since the Titans have played infected with COVID-19, they have to proceed carefully. Once there is an announcement about the game this week we will add additional information.

This game will go on, but it has to be difficult for the Vikings to get ready with such short notice. They had to stay away from the facilities all week and it will be difficult for this team to be ready this week.

Texans -3.5 

Giants vs Rams

Point spread: Rams -11.5

Point total: 48

Moneyline: Giants +440, Rams -590

I’ll say it………..the Rams were robbed in the loss against the Buffalo Bills. The horrible call against the Rams cost them the game. Now they get a chance to take it out on the pathetic New York Giants. Daniel Jones is the only bright spot on the Giants team that is floundering to get anything going on the football field.

Against the 49ers, the Giants could not finish offensive possessions, were putrid on third-down defense and they had no rushing attack. Now they have to travel across the country to play the Rams.

The Rams are 4-0-1 ATS off a straight-up loss and 15-5-1 ATS in the last 21 games against the NFC. It is not strongly advised to give double-digits in the NFL, but it would be difficult to bet on Big Blue right now.

Rams -12.5

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Patriots vs Chiefs

Point spread: Chiefs -7

Point total: 54

Moneyline: Patriots +260, Chiefs -320

This game is all over the place. They have rescheduled it to Monday night and we have you covered. It starts with the big news.

The game with betting breakdown and the pick against the spread is all for you – right here-.

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Bills vs Raiders

Point spread: Bills -2.5

Point total: 49.5

Moneyline: Bills -136, Raiders +112

The Bills are rolling right now and Josh Allen is playing like a MVP. He is not your average quarterback. He is mobile and makes some throws that can scare the average fan, but he is getting the job done. They did get the benefit of a bogus penalty late in the game, but regardless they are undefeated.

Now they head to Sin City to take on the Las Vegas Raiders. They had the opportunity to beat the Patriots but three turnovers cost this team a victory. They led the Patriots in yardage 103-38 in the first quarter and could not take advantage on the scoreboard.

For as good as the Bills have played this year, the defense is beatable. The Rams exploited Buffalo in the second half and were bailed out by a penalty. This is a defense that allowed nearly 500 yards a week ago and is exploitable in this game.

The Bills are winning but they are not covering. Buffalo is 1-3-1 ATS in their last five games overall. The Raiders are a deadly home underdog that has cashed in in 7 of the last nine home games as an underdog and they will beat the Bills this Sunday.

Raiders +3

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Eagles vs 49ers (SNF)

Point spread: 49ers -6.5

Point total: 43

Moneyline: Eagles +240, 49ers -305

The Sunday night game focus will be on the medical report as both teams are limping into this game with key personnel missing.

Although they were playing the Giants, the 49ers were able to respond with a big victory despite missing key offensive players in nearly every position. The defense is also banged up but they responded by holding the Giants to 231 yards and no touchdowns. The opponent this week for the 49ers may be even worse on offense.

The Eagles also have injuries and they are having a hard time scoring the football. They recently lost DeSean Jackson and Dallas Goedert and it will be difficult to beat the 49ers on a west coast road trip. The Eagles are burning bankrolls and are 0-4 ATS in the last four games overall.

The 49ers have covered five of the last six games as a favorite and they will be happy to be home.

49ers -6.5

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Falcons vs Packers (MNF)

Point spread: Packers -7

Point total: 58

Moneyline: Falcons +280, Packers -340

The Green Bay Packers beat the New Orleans Saints and the NFC know realizes that Aaron Rodgers is leading a contender. On the other side of the field, the Falcons keep finding ways to lose.

The latest disaster for the Falcons came in the last outing when the defense folded allowing the Bears to come back from a double-digit deficit. The Falcons have managed to score 90 points and still don’t have a win. They have a 48% conversion rate on third down and can put up points. Yet they are still not winning. They are breaking records but not in a good way.

 

For as bad as they have looked, they have value against the Packers this week. The betting public has bailed on Atlanta and this line keeps getting higher and higher and it has lost all value. If there is a spot where the Falcons excel, it’s as an underdog. The Dirty Birds are 6-1 ATS as an underdog and they are 5-0 ATS as a road underdog.

Green Bay is a very good team, but they are just 3-7 ATS as a favorite of more than seven points. The Packers may win, but they cannot cover this big of a number.

Falcons +7.5

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Broncos vs Jets pick against the spread and predictions

Posted on by Max Hammersby
Broncos vs Jets pick against the spread and predictions

Broncos vs Jets pick against the spread and predictions

The NFL continues to disappoint with the Thursday night schedule. A week ago they put the spotlight on two bad teams and they will do it again in week four. The New York Jets and the Denver Broncos are two of the worst teams in the league and this one has the potential to be ugly. However, since it is the NFL and the only game on primetime it will get plenty of folks looking to bet on it. So, hold your nose and get ready as we make our Broncos vs Jets pick against the spread.

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Jumping off the Jets Bandwagon

The Jets lost in miserable fashion against the Colts last week. This performance and the locker room turmoil are causing the betting public to jump on the Broncos in this game. Over 85 percent of the bets are coming in on the Mile High City. The Broncos started out as (-2.5) road favorites but now the betting odds have the Broncos (-3) across all of the major sports betting sites.

Gone Gase Gone

The latest rumors indicate that Jets HC Adam Gase might be fired as early as Thursday and this could be his last game.


This is not a surprise as Gase as lost 30 games by double-digits in his coaching career and is 30-38 as a head coach overall. This could have an impact on the game. Players are not likely to go hard for Gase as many have been outspoken about his tenure with the Jets. Or they may play hard because they realize that they are auditioning for a new coach and want to prove they should play.

It may not matter as the Jets are missing three top pass catchers and a starting running back. This puts Sam Darnold in a tough spot.

Broncos QB rotation

Backing the Broncos with a bet is not a slam dunk. They are on the road with a short week and they don’t know who will play quarterback. Dre Lock is hurt, Jeff Driskel got benched and Brett Rypien looked bad. Is it time for Blake Bortles? Thankfully, no as the team has announced the starter for Thursday night.

Broncos vs Jets pick against the spread

I make a habit of never backing a bad team as a road favorite. The Broncos are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games following a double-digit loss at home. It’s hard to find many solid trends to back the Jets but they have covered four of the last five games as a home underdog.

Hold your nose again, we are betting on the Jets +3

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Louisiana Tech vs BYU pick against the spread and predictions

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Louisiana Tech vs BYU pick against the spread and predictions

Louisiana Tech vs BYU pick against the spread and predictions

Friday night college football always provides intriguing matchups and this week is no different. The favorite covered the spread last Thursday, but before you pick the favorite again, you have to read the betting preview that leads up to the Louisiana Tech vs BYU pick against the spread. And check out our college football week 5 picks against the spread for the biggest games of the week! 

Ready For Fireworks?

BYU is considered a high scoring offensive powerhouse and the same can be said for the opponent this week. BYU posted 48 points this week against Troy and the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs put up an equally impressive 66 points in their victory over UConn. This will cause some early action on the over/under in this game. If you want to bet over the total, then you better bet it now.

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BYU Blues

In this day and age, you always have to check the health status of each team before placing a wager. BYU was reported to be without 12 to 13 players for the game against Troy. Tight end Matt Bushman, running backs Hinckley Ropati and Jackson McChesney and defensive back Chaz Ah You are all out due to season-ending injuries. Add Tristen Hoge the starting right guard will be out for this game against the Bulldogs. The Cougars will play in front of an empty stadium which also plays into the handicapping of this game.

The Bulldogs Bite

The Bulldogs are a very good team, no one is talking about. Luke Anthony was responsible for six touchdowns against the Huskies and is the leader of this offense coming into this game. They posted over 500 yards of offense and easily eclipsed the over / under of 73 points.

Louisiana Tech vs BYU pick against the spread

The focus is on the Bulldogs offense but the defense ranks 54th in the nation to include in the top 25 against the run. These teams have not yet matched up in their school’s history. This will lead to a feeling-out period in the first quarter. The Bulldogs head coach Skip Holtz is bringing respectability to this program and it will be very clear on Friday night. The Bulldogs have a very good chance for the upset victory.

Bet on the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs+24.5

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College football week 5 picks against the spread and predictions

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College football week 5 picks against the spread and predictions

College football week 5 picks against the spread and predictions

This week it is best to tread very carefully when making your college football week 5 picks against the spread. If last week taught us anything, it’s that this may be one of the most unpredictable seasons that we have seen in a long time. With teams playing the conference schedule we have another great slate for the upcoming week and it starts on Friday with a big game. Let’s pick some winners!

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TCU vs Texas

The Texans Longhorns narrowly escaped a loss in overtime a week ago. They will not have time to regroup as they now host TCU. The Horned Frogs fell short in their game but showed a lot of fight and promise for this team.

TCU still has too many questions on both sides of the ball. The defense was gouged on the ground and the offense is inconsistent early in the season. To make matters worse, the Horned Frogs are 6-15 ATS in their last 21 conference games.

The Longhorns looked awesome at times on offense with Sam Ehlinger throwing for five scores, but struggled in many other areas. They had turnovers and lackluster play on defense. Although the Longhorns were not impressive in all areas, they leave this game with confidence on their side. It was an ugly win, but a great comeback and they will carry that motivation into this game. The Longhorns are 2-0 for the first time in four seasons under Tom Herman and will win this game easily. It’s not a bad idea to bet on the Longhorns to win its first Big12 title since 2009.

Texas -13

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Auburn vs Georgia

Although both of these teams won last week, there is no doubt that both of these teams had issues.

Georgia had a tough time scoring on offense in the first half against the Razorbacks. They managed just a field goal and that may not be a surprise since they are down to the fourth QB. D’Wan Mathis started but was soon replaced with Stetson Bennett IV. The Bulldogs rallied behind Bennett but Kirby Smart got some good news on the quarterback front. 

Auburn fared the same with a poor first-half followed by a second-half that won the game. However Auburn has some serious problems on defense. They were outgained against Kentucky 378-323 and they allowed eight first downs on 10 attempts by Kentucky in the first half. The only reason Auburn pulled away late was due to a turnover and a failed fake-punt by Kentucky. They won’t get that lucky against Georgia who is 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games after a game in which they failed to cover the spread. 

Georgia -17

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Texas A&M vs Alabama

With cupcakes to pad the early games of the schedule, the SEC has many great games this week. None may be bigger than the game between the Aggies and the Crimson Tide. The Aggies won the game, but HC Jimbo Fisher admitted there are plenty of mistakes that need to be corrected. Those mistakes included three fumbles and a penalty that resulted in a safety. To make things tougher the Aggies are 17-35 ATS in their last 52 road games against a team with a winning home record.

The Crimson Tide also won with many errors to include way too many penalties for a team coached by Nick Saban. Mac Jones passed for 249 yards and two scores in limited playing time. Saban will have no problem getting his team ready for this game and cleaning up the mistakes from the first game. A big number to swallow, but the Crimson Tide roll all over the Aggies

Alabama -17

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UPSET SPECIAL: Oklahoma vs Iowa State

No loss was worse than the Oklahoma Sooners. They blew a double-digit lead and lost to a short-handed Kansas State team. That easily became the biggest upset of the week. The Sooners will try to regroup and rebound against Iowa State. Which may not be easy considering that the Sooners are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games and 1-6 ATS in their last 7 conference games.

Iowa State had a great rushing game in the win over TCU but looked sloppy on defense, which may be a sign of the different offseason that teams are adjusting too. Brock Purdy is 15-9 as a starter in Big 12 games but is still making bad mistakes. He admitted he made freshman mistakes in this game, something he cannot do against an angry Oklahoma team.

The defense fell apart for the Sooners and if they don’t correct some of those issues it could be another long day for OU. Freshman Spencer Rattler was a bright spot passing for nearly 400 yards and four scores, but he also turned the ball over three times. It’s hard to trust Oklahoma with a defense that is confused in the secondary and a young signal-caller that is prone to turning the ball over.

Iowa State+8.5

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BEST BET: Virginia vs Clemson

Clemson is one of the best teams in college football. But last week proves that no team is safe from the upset. If the Tigers want to avoid an upset they will have to beat the pesky Virginia Cavaliers. Luckily for the No. 1 team in the country, Clemson had a week off to prepare for this game.

Virginia avoided the letdown by stomping Duke. The victory included an impressive fourth quarter in which they outscored Duke 21-0. This team had 12 weeks to prepare for Duke and under head coach Bronco Mendenhall that is more than enough time. That chemistry and execution is not something that we have seen this year with the unique start to the season. This team will rise to the occasion against good teams since the Cavaliers are 12-4 ATS against a team with a winning record. The Cavaliers are not going to beat the Tigers, but they will keep this game very close. The best bet is Virginia.

Virginia +28.5

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Cowboys vs Seahawks free pick against the spread 

Posted on by Max Hammersby
Cowboys vs Seahawks free pick against the spread 

Cowboys vs Seahawks free pick against the spread 

The Cowboys had a miracle win against the Falcons a week ago and they want to carry that momentum over to the game this week against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks held off the Patriots on Sunday night football. That win launched Russell Wilson into the lead of the MVP race at major sports betting sites. You cannot make all of your picks against the spread for week 3 without looking at this game.

Point spread: Seahawks -4.5

Point total: 55.5

Moneyline: Cowboys +180, Seahawks -225

See all of the NFL betting odds for this week with comparisons from each sportsbook so you bet the best line here.

Best game of the week

There is no doubt that this is the best game of the week. If you like big names and offensive firepower, this game has everything that you can ask for. This has all the makings of a high scoring affair with both teams ranking high in offensive statistics and low in defensive statistics. The scariest stat that stands out to me is that Seattle has forced just four punts on 22 drives by the opponent this year.

How big is this game? Many are speculating that it already has playoff implications. 


 

Dallas can keep up with any offense and that is why they are 8-2 ATS in the last ten games against teams that average more than 25 points per game. They are also 803 ATS as an underdog and they will win this game outright.

Cowboys vs Seahawks free pick against the spread 

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2020 NFL Week 3 picks against the spread for every game

Posted on by Max Hammersby
2020 NFL Week 3 picks against the spread for every game

2020 NFL Week 3 picks against the spread for every game

Injuries are the headline for week 3 in the National Football League. From week 1 to week 2, things can change quickly, but heading into week 3 you have to study hard. To correctly make NFL Week 3 picks against the spread, you need as much information as possible. In the first two weeks, favorites have dominated straight up with a 23-7 record. Against the spread is another story as the underdogs are 15-14-1 on the year.

Let’s dive into the action for this week in the NFL.

See all of the NFL betting odds for this week with comparisons from each sportsbook so you bet the best line.

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Dolphins vs Jaguars

Point spread: Jaguars -2

Point total: 44

Moneyline: Dolphins +112, Jaguars -136

The Jaguars may just be the early surprise team in the NFL. Gardener Minshew is leading the way for the Jags as the first player in franchise history to have three touchdown passes in the three consecutive games. The Dolphins are winless on the season and cannot afford to overlook Jacksonville on a short week. Since this is a prime-time game we have a full-length betting breakdown.

Bears vs Falcons

Point spread: Falcons -3

Point total: 48

Moneyline: Bears +140, Falcons -175

The Falcons are off an embarrassing loss against the Cowboys. The offense has put up points, but like in years past, the defense is failing. Despite the ugly loss, people are still willing to put big money down on this team.

The Bears maybe 2-0 this season but they are not impressing anyone with two wins over the Lions and the Giants. Mitch Trubisky is only completing passes at a tick over 50% and that won’t be enough to keep pace with this Falcons offense. The Bears have only covered one time in the last seven road games. The Bears defense will be out of gas as the Falcons get the first win of the season.

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Texans vs Steelers

Point spread: Steelers -6

Point total: 45

Moneyline: Texans +210, Steelers -265

The Texans have no friends in the front office. The schedule makers have given them a tough road in the first few games. They have already lost to the Chiefs and the Ravens and now they head to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers. The Texans offense ranks dead last and they have an adjusted sack rate of 11.2 percent this season. They also have struggled to run and past and things do not get any easier against a Steelers defense that ranks among the best in the league. However, the schedule plays a big role in those inflated stats. Betting on teams who need a win in week three has been profitable over the years. When 0-2 teams face an opponent with a better record they are an awe-inspiring 53-37-2 ATS. The Steelers also have struggled to cover the number as a favorite with a 4-10-1 ATS record in the last 15 games when they were giving points. Watson leads the Texans to the first win of the season.

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Bengals vs Eagles

Point spread: Eagles -6

Point total: 46

Moneyline: Bengals +235, Eagles -295

Are the Eagles that bad? After blowing a lead to Washington and losing, the Eagles looked lifeless against a suddenly surprising Rams team. The Bengals are not world-beaters by any means but Joe Burrow looked very impressive in the game against the Browns. This will sway the betting public to back the Bengals, but the Eagles are another winless team that will come to life this week.

The Bengals averaged only 4.0 yards per play, which is not a number that screams high-powered offense. The Eagles excel against losing franchises as they have won 60 percent of the last ten games against a team that averages less than 5.40 yards per attempt. If the Eagles want to be a player in the NFC East, they have to win this week.

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Raiders vs Patriots

Point spread: Patriots -6.5

Point total: 47

Moneyline: Raiders +195, Patriots -245

The Raiders are out to an incredible start, but the road does not get any easier this weekend. Derek Carr and his team will travel north on a short week to battle Bill Belichick and the motivated Patriots. Belichick is the difference-maker on this team. Cam Newton is looking very comfortable in this offense, which was once described as calculus. Now they need to get back in the win column. This is a spot the Pats have thrived in. Against non-divisional opponents that didn’t play in the postseason a season ago, Belichick is 64-25-1 ATS.

Jon Gruden will have his hands full trying to get his team ready on a short week. Leaving the division is not profitable for this team in the past. The Raiders are 8-13 ATS when playing a team in the AFC that is not in the division.

The Patriots will focus on shutting down Darren Waller and that will allow the defense to bottle up a tired offense. Patriots win and cover in this game.

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Rams vs Bills

Point spread: Bills -3

Point total: 45

Moneyline: Rams +135, Bills -165

This week we will find out what team is for real when the Bills host the Rams. Both teams are off to a fast start and this game will give us a good indication of what team is for real. The Rams have to travel across the country, which is never easy and go up against QB Josh Allen who is silencing all critics with an MVP like start to the season.

The Rams are better than you think. They went to the east coast last week and easily took down the Eagles. They have been very efficient on both offense and defense. The Bills have played two very weak teams and the defense has been beatable giving up big chunks of yardage to those softer teams. In the last game against the Dolphins, this defense gave up over 400 yards. That will not get the job done against the Rams.

The Rams have covered 12 of the last 18 games on the NFL highway and they are cashing tickets at 71 percent when they travel 1500 miles or more. The Rams are well-coached and will be ready to upset Buffalo this week.

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49ers vs Giants

Point spread: : 49ers -4

Point total: 42

Moneyline: 49ers -210, Giants +170

The 49era are not having good luck with injuries this year. Nearly everyone on their offense is hurt and many of the stars of this team will not play this weekend.

The injuries are the main reason why this point-spread has dropped dramatically from the opening of -6.5. It has not stopped the public from netting against the Giants, who also have injury issues. Without Barkley in the backfield, all of the pressure will fall on Daniel Jones and that is alright by me. He looks very comfortable in the pocket and his play is keeping the Giants in the game every week. The 49ers are 1-4-1 ATS in the last six games against a team with a losing record and will not be ready for this game. It’s never pretty backing bad teams, but Big Blue is the best bet.

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Titans vs Vikings

Point spread: Titans -2

Point total: 45.5

Moneyline: Titans -130, Vikings +107

The Vikings are a train wreck. After a disgusting game by quarterback Kirk Cousins, the Vikings went from contenders to pretenders really quick. The Titans aren’t a pretty football team, but the style of play gets the job done.

This is the exact time to back the Vikings. Under Mike Zimmer, the Vikings are 33-15-1 ATS at home and 7-3 ATS as a home underdog. The Vikings are another desperate 0-2 team, but they have the luxury of playing at home. Cousins will get retribution with a better performance against a Titans defense that has flaws that were exposed in games earlier this season.

The Titans are 7-18-1 ATS in their last 26 road games against a team with a losing home record and it is impossible to back them as a road favorite.

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Washington vs Browns

Point spread: Browns -6

Point total: 44.5

Moneyline: Washington +225, Browns -286

The Browns get extra time off after playing on Thursday night, but they are hoping they can have the same success this week against Washington. The Washington football team had a big win in Week one, only to fall flat against Arizona a week ago in a very ugly outing.

The problem for the Browns is that Baker Mayfield is not good. He has some serious accuracy issues and faces a Washington team that is tops in the league in pass defense DVOA. The browns run first, but if they need Baker to win the game that will be an issue.

The Browns are 12-25-1 ATS in the last 38 home games and 24-50-2 ATS in the last 76 games overall. That makes the Browns a bad bet this Sunday.

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Panthers vs Chargers

Point spread: Chargers -6.5

Point total: 43.5

Moneyline: Panthers +250, Chargers -315

The big news for the Chargers is the surprising injury to quarterback Tyrod Taylor. The Panthers will have to face off against rookie Justin Herbert, who had some bright spots in his first game against the Chiefs.

The Panthers biggest weakness is on defense. This team allows big receiving yards to the running backs and that will give Austin Ekeler an opportunity to have a breakout game. The problem is that this is just too many points to give to Carolina. Herbert looked good, but asking him to cover a TD is going to be too difficult. The Chargers are 1-5-1 ATS I the last 7 games overall and just 2-8-2 ATS in the last 12 games in September. This game will go down to the wire and the best bet is backing the underdog.

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Jets vs Colts

Point spread: Colts -9

Point total: 45

Moneyline: Jets +335, Colts -435

It’s only two games into the season, but it looks like everyone is giving up on the New York Jets. They have a ton of injuries, they play on one of the worst fields in the game and the players are turning on head coach Adam Gase.

The Jets are missing four starters on offense: RB Le’Veon Bell (hamstring), WR Jamison Crowder (hamstring), WR Breshad Perriman (ankle) and G Connor McGovern (hamstring). This makes it impossible to back this team which has been busted open by opposing running games. Colts rookie RB Jonathan Taylor will have a banner day, which will open up passing lanes for Phillip Rivers. Don’t make this any harder than it should be.

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Cowboys vs Seahawks

Point spread: Seahawks -4.5

Point total: 55.5

Moneyline: Cowboys +180, Seahawks -225

The Cowboys had a miracle win against the Falcons a week ago and they want to carry that momentum over to the game this week against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks held off the Patriots on Sunday night football. That win launched Russell Wilson into the lead of the MVP race at major sports betting sites. Many are suggesting that this game will change the playoffs. 

This has all the makings of a high scoring affair with both teams ranking high in offensive statistics and low in defensive statistics. The scariest stat that stands out to me is that Seattle has forced just four punts on 22 drives by the opponent this year.

Dallas can keep up with any offense and that is why they are 8-2 ATS in the last ten games against teams that average more than 25 points per game. They are also 8-3 ATS as an underdog and they will win this game outright.

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Lions vs Cardinals

Point spread: Cardinals -5.5

Point total: 51.5

Moneyline: Lions +200, Cardinals -250

The Lions are off to a rough start. They have always managed to blow a lead in every game this year and that is going to make this game against Arizona, a must-win. Kyler Murray and the Cardinals offense are moving right along and it looks as this team is primed for a spot in the NFL playoffs.

That Lions defense is in trouble. They have allowed 353 rushing yards this season which equals 6.6 yards per carry. They have yet to force a turnover and it’s hard to back the Lions in this contest. But that’s the plan for this game. The Lions are 0-2 and they get the services back of wideout Kenny Golladay. This will allow the Lions to stretch the field and open up the running game.

The Cardinals are getting over 76 percent of the betting action, which makes this game one of the biggest square plays of the week.

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Buccaneers vs Broncos

Point spread: Buccaneers -6

Point total: 44.5

Moneyline: Bucs -265, Broncos +210

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers head to the Mile High City to go up against the Denver Broncos. Unfortunately, the Broncos will be without Drew Lock for this game, although Jeff Driskel looks like a suitable replacement based on his performance in relief against the Steelers.

The Broncos are banged up and they struggle against the run which allows Tampa to control the clock and give the rock to Leonard Fournette. If they can run successfully it may let them win, but it will make it hard to cover.

Driskel will be the 8th different starting quarterback for the Broncos since the start of 2016. His appearance last week drew rave reviews from the coaching staff. He barely had any reps with the first team and still managed to move the ball down the field. He was exceptional against pressure and his deep accuracy is better than Locks.

Tom Brady is still getting comfortable in this offense and the Broncos are 6-1 ATS off a straight-up loss. The Broncos will cover and they may crush the hopes of many in the survivor pool with a win at home.

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Packers vs Saints

Point spread: Saints -3.5

Point total: 51.5

Moneyline: Packers +160, Saints -195

The Saints were flat out embarrassed on Monday night football. The Raiders beat this Saints team on every level and afterward the experts were questioning if the Saints offense and Drew Brees were washed up. Although they are at home, things won’t get any easier against the Green Bay Packers.

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense are looking like one of the best in the league this year. But buyer beware, they have faced two teams with injury riddles defenses. To make things more complicated, Davante Adams is questionable and if he does play he will not be at 100 percent.

The quarterback that has something to do prove in this game is Drew Brees. The talking heads in the media believe that Drew Brees is washed up.

This is the chance for Brees to silence the critics and he will have a center stage as the lone game on Sunday night. Brees will show off his skills and find multiple ways to score and it will pay off in a big way.

The Packers are 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings and that trend will continue as the Saints win big on Sunday night football.

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Chiefs vs Ravens

Point spread: Ravens -3

Point total: 52.5

Moneyline: Chiefs +133, Ravens -162

It doesn’t get much better than this game right here. The focus will be on Patrick Mahomes against Lamar Jackson, but this game is much bigger than that. Talen on both sides of the ball, big names and big hits will make this one of the most wagered on games of the year.

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Monday Night Football predictions: Chiefs vs Ravens pick against the spread

Posted on by JT Dutton
Monday Night Football predictions: Chiefs vs Ravens pick against the spread

Monday Night Football predictions: Chiefs vs Ravens pick against the spread

This Monday night is the biggest NFL game of the year. The two best teams in football go head-to-head as the Baltimore Ravens host the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Thursday night game and predictions on the other games on the week 3 schedule are important, but it doesn’t get any better than this. There is no reason to wait, it’s time to predict the Chiefs vs Ravens pick against the spread for this week’s edition of Monday Night Football.

Game Info

  • Game Day: Monday, September 28, 2020
  • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Location: Baltimore, MD
  • Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
  • MNF Odds: Ravens -3

Big Money Moves

The wise guys jumped out early on this game. They know that this will be one of the most popular games of the year and according to sportsbooks, it may well be the most bet game of the year. The Ravens opened up as -2.5 favorites and the line has since jumped and now the Ravens are -3 at the best sportsbook to bet the NFL. This move will normally suggest that the public is betting on Baltimore. That is not the case. Over 55 percent of the wagers are on the Chiefs. Then why did the point-spread move? The move is because bigger amounts of money are coming in on Baltimore. This is often considered to be “sharp” money.

Cashing in on the Chiefs

The Chiefs needed a field goal (actually 3 attempts) in overtime to beat the Chargers. That win was a huge loss for the bookmakers. The sportsbooks would have been in big trouble if the Raiders did not rescue them on Monday Night Football. Now a week later, the Chiefs will be the star of the show again. Kansas City was tested against the Chargers. Teams that are off a close win of 3 points or less and play the Ravens are 0-6-1 (ATS) against the spread. A weary KC team will not have the energy to play a full four quarters against the Ravens. The Chargers may have revealed a flaw in the Chiefs that the Ravens will look to expose.

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Reliable Ravens

The Ravens made headlines again for another win over the Houston Texans. It was quiet and effective, just like the make-up of this team. The Ravens offensive line is one of the best in the business. They open up huge holes in the running game and they do not allow the defense to make big hits behind the line of scrimmage.

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Match up to watch

The Ravens have a very good defense with a smothering secondary that will be tested this week. The Chargers put pressure on Patrick Mahomes and confused him by mixing coverages. This is not something that you see every day from the best signal-caller in the league. All-Pro right tackle Mitchell Schwartz allowed seven pressures, which is the most allowed since 2013. With the mix of schemes and pressure, the Chiefs have to be ready on offense.

Chiefs vs Ravens pick against the spread

This is going to be a wakeup call for Kansas City. The Chief’s defense is unbeatable and the Ravens can move the ball on the ground, which opens up passing lanes. The Ravens defense is underrated with all of the attention on Lamar Jackson. The Ravens have forced a turnover in 15 straight games and they have scored 7 defensive touchdowns in the last 12 games. The Ravens have led at halftime in 11 straight games, a trend that will continue on Monday night. Baltimore has not lost a regular-season game in 357 days and they are 10-2 ATS in the last 12 games following a win. A blowout of the Chiefs will add to this remarkable resume and prove that the Ravens are the best team in football.

Bet on Baltimore.  

Prediction: Chiefs 20 Ravens 38

Baltimore Ravens -3

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Thursday Night Football: Dolphins vs Jaguars pick against the spread

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Thursday Night Football: Dolphins vs Jaguars pick against the spread

Thursday Night Football: Dolphins vs Jaguars pick against the spread

Florida takes center stage on Thursday night football in the National Football League. The Jacksonville Jaguars will host the Miami Dolphins in what will be a very entertaining game. The season is still young, but these teams are heading in different directions. There are many angles to consider before placing a Dolphins vs Jaguars pick against the spread.

Game Info

  • Game Day: Thursday, September 24, 2020
  • Game Time: 8:20 PM ET
  • TV Channel: NFL
  • Location: Jacksonville, FL
  • Stadium: TIAA Bank Field
  • Odds: Jacksonville -3 

Betting line watch

The game opened at the top sports betting sites at a PK and has since steadily moved towards the home team. The Jaguars are now -3 point favorites which is a huge swing for a betting line. With 66 percent of the public betting on the home team, it is clear that people believe in the Jaguars.

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Minshew Mania is back

If you thought that Gardner Minshew was a one year wonder, think again. Although the Jaguars lost to the Titans they have now played competitive football in both games this year. Despite two costly interceptions, Minshew passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns. What makes this team really impressive is that one of the youngest rosters in the NFL and they are disciplined. 1-1 may not please many fan bases, but it’s better than 0-2, as their opponent in this game.

Miami Meltdown

Before the season began, many believed this could be the year for the Miami Dolphins. It may be early, but only 10 percent of the teams that start the year 0-2 make the playoffs. To make matters worse the Dolphins lost to two divisional teams. The Dolphins defense made multiple acquisitions in the offseason, but it has yet to be paid off. CB Byron Jones pulled his groin against Buffalo and is he does play Thursday, it will be limited.

What to watch

The Jaguars will be happy to be home for Thursday night, which has provided a significant edge in the past. Minshew will have all day to throw against a Dolphin pass rush that is nonexistent up to this point. In the last game, the Dolphins pressured the quarterback on just 15.4 percent of his dropbacks. First-round draft pick Noah Igbinoghene was torched and will get more targets when Minshew airs it out.

Dolphins vs Jaguars pick against the spread

The Dolphins have the offense to keep up with the Jags in this game. But playing on the road on Thursday night is not an easy task. The Dolphins are 0-4 (ATS) against the spread in the last four games on Thursday night which is a sign that the coaching staff may have too many challenges in a short week. To make matters worse the Dolphins are 7-15 ATS in road games and the Jaguars are 5-0 ATS in the last five games in September.

Jacksonville Jaguars -3

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UAB vs South Alabama pick against the spread and predictions

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UAB vs South Alabama pick against the spread and predictions

UAB vs South Alabama pick against the spread and predictions

The UAB Blazers will once again be the main event on Thursday night college football when they play against the South Alabama Jaguars. The Blazers lost 31-14 to the Miami Hurricanes in the last game Thursday night game. This will be the first week that college football has a “meaty” schedule with the return of the SEC. But if you like to bet on football you will be select a UAB vs South Alabama pick against the spread.

Changes for South Alabama

The Jaguars are 1-1 on the season, but they are already making a change at quarterback. Sophomore Desmond Trotter started under center for the first two games, but he is dealing with a nagging shoulder injury. The Jaguars will turn to junior-college transfer Chance Lovertich to start this prime-time affair. This caused a change in the college football odds. The Jags have played both quarterbacks this year so it will not be much of an adjustment.

UAB Blazers burning the odds

The odds for this game started with UAB as -4.5 favorites, but that has not stayed. Due to the quarterback change and popularity of UAB, the point-spread is on the move. At most top-rated sportsbooks, the Blazers are now as high as -7. If you want to bet on UAB, it is best for you to bet now.

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Changes for UAB

The Jaguars are not the only team making a change. UAB starts a redshirt freshman at QB in Bryson Lucero who steps in for Tyler Johnston who is out with a shoulder injury.  UAB coach Bill Clark did not have all of his players for the last game as a few of his reserves tested positive for coronavirus and did not make the trip.

UAB vs South Alabama pick against the spread

This game has a rainy forecast and with two unproven quarterbacks, it could be a very sloppy game. The Jaguars know what it’s like to be an underdog. They have been underdogs in 12 straight games and they are 8-2 (ATS) against the spread in the last ten overall. At home in a big game, the points are the way to bet.

South Alabama +7

 

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Saints vs Raiders pick against the spread and predictions

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Saints vs Raiders pick against the spread and predictions

Saints vs Raiders pick against the spread and predictions

After dismantling the Buccaneers in week one, the suddenly injury riddles Saints head to Las Vegas to battle the Raiders. When you make your week 2 picks against the spread, it has to include this prime-time game. Although the Raiders will not have a strong fan base, it will be great to see this massive stadium unveiled under the Monday night lights.

Missing Mike

The Saints will be without the services of All-Pro wide receiver Michael Thomas who is missing the game due to a high ankle sprain. The Saints need him as 40 percent of the passing yardage goes through Thomas. The Saints are doing the right thing by making Mike sit, but this will be a big problem for this team on Monday Night. Drew Brees and Alvin Kamara are offensive weapons, but if the Saints cannot stretch the field with deep threats or receivers that need to be double-teamed, it will allow the Raiders defense to cheat and mix coverages.

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NFL odds observations

The absence of Michael Thomas is not hurting the Saints at the betting window. The Saints opened at -4.5 and the number is moving up as they are now -5.5 at many of the top-rated sports betting sites.  Over 68 percent of the wagers are on New Orleans to win and cover under the Monday night spotlight.

Overlooked Raiders

The Raiders defeated the Panthers a week ago, but since many believed they should beat Carolina, it is overlooked as a victory. The offense was balanced in that game (30 1 runs/31 passes) and Josh Jacobs proves that he can carry this team on offense. The Saints thrive off turnovers and the Raiders are very good at protecting the ball.

Looking at the letdown

The Saints beat the Buccaneers and they waited for that game all offseason to get a shot at Tom Brady and the Buccaneers. This is a big win for many reasons. They silence the critics and they beat a team in the division. This may not be a sign they could stumble in the second week, where they historically struggle with a 1-7 record against the spread (ATS). They have also failed to pay backers under the Monday night lights in five of the last seven games.

Saints vs Raiders pick against the spread

The Raiders thrive at home, especially when no thinks that they will win. The Raiders have covered in six of the last 8 games as underdogs and have covered four out of the last six games on Monday night. The Silver and Black return to dominance under the Monday night lights with a victory over the Saints.

Las Vegas Raiders +5.5

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