NFL Odds: Spreads, Moneylines & Totals

Week 3 NFL Odds Breakdown

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns: After an exhilarating matchup between the Chargers and Chiefs on the opening week of the new Thursday Night Football, Week 3 doesn't provide quite the same intrigue. The Steelers and Browns are defense-first teams, but they will be missing some of their top players as T.J. Watt and Jadeveon Clowney aren't expected to play. Can Mitchell Trubisky and Jacoby Brissett put up points on Thursday?

Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins put up an offensive clinic in Week 2 against a very good Baltimore defense, and I wish this game was on primetime following that showing. Josh Allen is an early leading MVP candidate, but he'll need to take care of business on the road against the Bills' likely top threat in the AFC East. Can Tua Tagovailoa repeat his electrifying Week 2 performance against the Buffalo defense?

Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets: The Joe Flacco-led Jets likely don't have much of a chance against Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, but we said the same thing about the Mitchell Trubisky-led Steelers and the Cooper Rush-led Cowboys. The Bengals desperately need a win here to change their fortunes as the Super Bowl hangover appears very real thus far.

Las Vegas Raiders at Tennessee Titans: These two teams made the playoffs last year, but they haven't had strong starts to this season. The Raiders have yet to win a game, which is disheartening after all that they gave up to acquire Davante Adams. The Titans, meanwhile, are clearly missing A.J. Brown. Tennessee has a much better chance of getting to the playoffs in a weak AFC South than Vegas does in the AFC West, but this is a must-win game for both teams, regardless.

New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers: It's been a rough start for Baker Mayfield in Carolina with two straight losses, and Matt Rhule is very much on the hot seat at this point. Would an 0-3 start be enough for him to get canned? It might be given the body of work he's put together, and the Saints will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing loss to the Buccaneers.

Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots: I was shocked that this line didn't move much from the open, although I suppose the Ravens are coming off a loss while the Patriots had a narrow win over the Steelers. Nevertheless, Lamar Jackson is capable of exposing the New England defense like Josh Allen did in last year's playoffs, while Mac Jones will have his work cut out against the Baltimore defense which will be firing on all cylinders after a disappointing letdown late in last week's loss.

Detroit Lions at Minnesota Vikings: The Lions have been one of the best offenses in football through two weeks as Amon-Ra St. Brown and D'Andre Swift have been electric behind the best offensive line in football. Meanwhile, the Vikings boast Justin Jefferson, Dalvin Cook, and Adam Thielen. We should be plenty of offensive production in this game, and the Lions are very capable of pulling off the upset in this divisional game.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Commanders: The Eagles are suddenly in pole position to win the NFC East with the Cowboys dealing with tons of injuries, but they can't overlook this game. Carson Wentz has had a very strong start to the season, while the Commanders have the front seven play to make things difficult for the Eagles' run game. Still, in this divisional matchup, Philly are deservingly favored.

Kansas City Chiefs at Indianapolis Colts: This line was set at -3 previously, but that was before the Colts put up a goose egg against the Jaguars last week in a 24-0 shutout. Michael Pittman Jr.'s presumed return this week will be massive for the offense, but the Chiefs are playing with extra rest here. I expect Kansas City to see a ton of public money this week, perhaps more than any other team.

Houston Texans at Chicago Bears: The Bears fell flat on Sunday Night Football in Week 2 after upsetting the 49ers in Week 1, but Justin Fields has shown flashes of strong play despite limited passing volume. Meanwhile, Davis Mills has the Texans playing solid football, and they have been a thorn in the side of both teams they've played as underdogs so far. This isn't going to be the game of the week, but it provides plenty of intrigue nonetheless.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Los Angeles Chargers: The Chargers have much-needed extra rest here after Justin Herbert and Corey Linsley were both injured in a narrow loss to the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football. However, the Jaguars have looked much improved to start the year, and the Chargers can't overlook them here. Trevor Lawrence is capable of leading his team to an upset over an injury-hampered Chargers team.

Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals: These divisional games were fascinating last year, but the Cardinals' roster has regressed significantly heading into this season. Kyler Murray is still capable of providing fireworks as he showed in last week's come-from-behind win, but the Rams' defense will be difficult to contend with. Look for Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson to have strong games against Arizona's secondary.

Green Bay Packers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers: While you might expect a high-scoring shootout between Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady, the total in this game has steadily been declining. The Packers are still adjusting to life after Davante Adams while the Buccaneers are hampered with injuries on offense and will be without Mike Evans this week as he serves his one-game suspension. These teams are Super Bowl contenders, to be sure, but they aren't the same high-scoring power houses as in recent years.

Atlanta Falcons at Seattle Seahawks: The Seahawks proved that their Week 1 win over the Broncos was a mirage, but the Falcons continue to be feisty as they made Rams fans sweat profusely at the end of their game. Atlanta has intriguing young talent, a dynamic receiving corps, and an excellent secondary. Marcus Mariota has also provided some juice to the offense thus far. I like the Falcons for the upset this week.

San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos: The Broncos have been an absolute mess to start this season with penalties, wasted timeouts, and lifeless offense. Nathaniel Hackett has had a rough beginning to his coaching tenure. Meanwhile, the 49ers are a well-oiled machine with Jimmy Garoppolo now under center following the Trey Lance injury, and George Kittle looks likely to return this week. Kyle Shanahan has the clear coaching edge, and I'd expect it to make a massive difference in this Sunday Night Football game.

Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants: The Giants are unpredictably 2-0 to start the season, while the Cowboys earned an upset win over the Bengals with Cooper Rush under center. While these teams might not be true Super Bowl contenders, they are very much alive in the NFC East, and this game should be fascinating to watch. Can the Giants start 3-0? Can the Cowboys keep winning without Dak Prescott? Let's find out.

Author: Jacob Wayne

Best Sportsbooks & New User Promos For Week 2 Odds

With a number of different sportsbooks to choose from this coming NFL season, the best sportsbook for any given game is going to depend on the side your on and when you bet. While the first table at the top does a good job of breaking down the lines for some of the bigger sports books, there's always opportunities for new users to explore other props and lines from the sportsbooks below. With the launches of sports betting in states like Illinois and Arizona over the past year and launches in states such as Ohio and Kansas to come in the next year, the amount of people with access to some of these well-established sportsbook brands will only continue to grow. Click the blue text below for access to each sportsbooks' new user promo as well as updated reviews and app navigation information.

1. DraftKings: New users signing up with DraftKings have the opportunity to receive up to $1,000 in deposit match money along with $50 in free bets. The minimum deposit to redeem the promo code is just $5 and the money is free to be used on any sport DraftKings offers. The states eligible for the DraftKings promo code are AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TN, VA, WV & WY.
2. Caesars Sportsbook: Alongside BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings, Caesars sportsbook is one of the premiere brands in the online sports betting industry. Their new user promo — a $1,500 Risk-Free Bet — is one of the largest in the industry. New users can take advantage using the promo code "LINEUPS15". The Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code is available in New York, Louisiana, Illinois, Arizona, Michigan, Tennessee, Virginia, New Jersey, West Virginia, Indiana, Colorado, and Iowa with more states likely to come as legalization expands. For current users, Caesars boasts a wide variety of odds boosts, risk-free same game parlays, and "Bet and Gets" — a rewards system whereby users receive free bets for reaching certain wagering thresholds on different events.
3. BetMGM: Owned by one of the most recognizable brands in the gaming space, BetMGM has one of the widest array of offerings with lines on everything from Korean Baseball to Darts. Their bread and butter, however, remains the NFL — where they've established one of the most responsive live betting ecosystems. New users on BetMGM get the option to make a $1,000 Risk-Free Bet using the promo code "LINEUPS". This bet can be used on parlays, and all winnings can be withdrawn immediately for cash.
4. BetRivers: Available in AZ, CO, IL, IN, IA, LA, MI, NY, PA, VA, and WV, BetRivers is known for their $250 deposit match upon signup along with routine profit boosts for existing users. To redeem the $250 in deposit match money, new users can simply use the code "LINEUPS" upon registration. If this MLB season is an indication of what's to come this football season, BetRiver will likely be offering profit boosts on same game parlays, along with a number of $10 risk-free bets in return for making $25 wagers.
5. Bet365: A well-established online sportsbook, Bet365 allows new users to redeem $500 in free bet credits using the code "LINEUPS". If the $500 offer is outside your comfort zone, new users can also get $200 in free bets from simplay placing a $1 bet.
6. BetFred: Based out of the the United Kingdom, BetFred has made their mark in the US — having gone live in Colorado, Iowa, or Pennsylvania. New users in each of these states is eligible for a $1,002 free bet match as well as a number of different odds boosts during the NFL season. Most recently, BetFred has made the news for partnering with the Cincinnati Bengals.

7. FanDuel: Riding the wave of their popular fantasy sports platforms, FanDuel has catapulted themselves into a two horse race with DraftKings to be the top online sportsbook. With a $1,000 no sweat bet, new users can wager up to a $1,000 on a bet of their choice with the guarantee that they will get the entire $1,000 back even if the bet doesn't go their way. For exisiting users, FanDuel is offering risk-free same game parlays this NFL season.

8. PointsBet: An Australian based company, PointsBet has risen to prominance in the US for the shear size of their new user promo — up-to $2,000 in Risk-Free Bets — along with their customizable betting features. PointsBet is currently available in New York, Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey, Iowa, Colorado, Indiana, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania with launches in Ohio and Kansas likely to come soon.
9. FOX Bet: A brand extension of the sports media giant, FOX Bet is owned by Flutter Entertainment — the same brand that owns FanDuel. With a $500 risk-free bet as a new user promo, individuals in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Colorado, and Michigan can take advantage of FoxBet as we head into Week 1 of the NFL Season.
10. SugarHouse: While they're only available in Connecticut and New Jersey, SugarHouse offers new users a $250 new user promo with the code "LINEUPS". For existing users, SugarHouse Sportsbook offers Loyalty Level Points that new users accumulate overtime from making real money wagers.
11. BetFred: Based out of the the United Kingdom, BetFred has made their mark in the US — having gone live in Colorado, Iowa, or Pennsylvania. New users in each of these states is eligible for a $1,002 free bet match as well as a number of different odds boosts during the NFL season. Most recently, BetFred has made the news for partnering with the Cincinnati Bengals.
12. Sports Ilustrated: By rewarding users with $300 in free bets from placing a $10 bet, the Sports Illustrated sports books has one of the easiest to access new user promos. While Colorado is the only place where the SI promo is operational, this is expected to change as Sports Illustrated's mobile interface becomes more developed and more states continue to legalize.
13. Unibet: Another major European sportsbook and casino brand, Unibet is known for their responsive help center and easy to understand mobile interface. Using the promo code "BETBONUS" new users can receive up-to $500 in risk-free bets.

Ways to Bet on Week 1 of the NFL Season

Spread Betting: Spread betting entails picking one of the two sides on the sportsbook point spread. Take the Bengals vs Steelers Week 1 game, for instance. The Bengals are currently listed as a 6.5 point favorite (-6.5) on every major sportsbook. If you believe the Bengals are undervalued here, you’ll take their side of the spread in what’s called “laying the points” — i.e., taking the favorite. Conversely, if you believe the Steelers are the better bet at +6.5, you’ll bet them in what’s called “taking the points” — i.e., taking the underdog.

Totals Betting: Totals betting revolves around picking one side of an over/under bet. Take the Ravens vs Jets Week 1 game, for example. The over/under in this game is currently set at 44 — indicating that the sportsbooks believe the combined point total between these two teams will be in the vicinity of 44. If you believe more than 44 points will be scored, you’d bet the over. Alternatively, if you believed less than 44 points will be scored, you’d bet the under.

Player Props: Usually released the Friday before the game starts, player props are typically an over/under bet on a player's game stats. In the Rams vs Bills Week 1 game, for example, a sportsbook may come out and release a line to the effect of “Josh Allen over/under 245 yards”. Similar to totals betting, if you believe Allen is going to go for more than whatever the number is, you would go over, and, if not, you would go under. Anytime touchdown scorer bets are another type of NFL player prop. Anytime touchdown scorer bets are the odds that any individual player will score over the course of a game. Due to the random nature of who scores in most games, you can usually get these odds at a “+” number for anyone outside of a top WR or RB.

Live Bets: Once the game starts, sportsbooks offer updated live odds that reflect whatever has happened so far in the game. Once a team scores or a player gets injured, lines move immediately and if you have a read on the momentum of the game before these live odds change, you can find some value.

Week 1 NFL Home Underdogs

• Los Angeles Rams (+1) on BetMGM
• Atlanta Falcons (+4.5) on DraftKings
• Carolina Panthers (+1) on BetMGM
• Chicago Bears (+6.5) on BetMGM
• Detroit Lions (+4) on Caesars
• Houston Texans (+7.5) on BetMGM
• New York Jets (+5.5) on BetMGM
• Arizona Cardinals (+3) on DraftKings
• Minnesota Vikings (+2) on Caesars
• Dallas Cowboys (+2) on Caesars
• Seattle Seahawks (+4.5) on BetMGM

Heaviest Week 1 NFL Favorites

• Indianapolis Colts (-8) on DraftKings
• Cincinnati Bengals (-6.5) BetMGM
• Tennessee Titans (-6.5) on Caesars
• Baltimore Ravens (-6) on DraftKings

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