NFL Football Picks

As the years go by, you will likely become a more astute bettor and recognize point spreads that “just don’t seem right.” That is the case with the Philadelphia Eagles laying only -4 on the road against the New England Patriots in Week 1. Over 70% of the general betting public is betting on the Eagles. Meanwhile, the oddsmakers aren’t moving the spread an inch. This should clue you into something! Get Zman’s Phi/NE prediction here!

The Bucs, with Baker Mayfield at the helm, will look to keep pace with a Vikings offense that averaged 27 points per game last season. The oddsmaker has the host as a six-point favorite, with the total in the offering at 45.5 points. Jay has a couple of angles he is banking on with his free pick.

How will the Raiders do without Derek Carr this season? Will Sean Payton and Javonte Williams turn the crafty running back into another Alvin Kamara? Lots of questions with both teams having new pieces! Get Loot’s LV/Den pick here!

The bookies are expecting big things from the Pittsburgh Steelers this season as they’ve made them short +2.5 underdogs at home in their season opener against the San Francisco 49ers. The public is too, as they’re backing Pitt to the tune of 55%! Did the Super Bowl blowout confuse bettors into thinking San Fran isn’t good? Is Pitt really that much improved? Get Loot’s SF/Pit point spread prediction before placing your bet!

The Week 1 Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons spread of ATL -2 is kind of fishy! Not much is expected of Carolina this season, but Atlanta got better on paper (yet they’re still very young!) Get Jay’s take on who covers the Week 1 Panthers/Falcons game here!

One of the tougher Week 1 games to pick is the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns. This game may very well come down to which team possesses the ball last. Or will it? Deshaun Watson looked pretty bad last season! Get Loot’s Cin/Cle point spread prediction here!

The Week 1 NFL matchup between the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens appears to be one of the biggest mismatches of the season. That doesn’t always result in a cover though! Get Zman’s take on the Hou/Bal game here!

Big things are expected from the 2023 Jacksonville Jaguars team. With Trevor Lawrence having another year of experience under his belt and the addition of Calvin Ridley, they’re likely to open some eyes. Not so much for the Indianapolis Colts, who will be starting a rookie quarterback and be without Jonathan Taylor who will start the season on the PUP list. Oddsmakers have the Jags as -3.5 road favorites in Week 1. Who covers? Get Darin’s Jax/Ind pick here!

The Miami Dolphins vs. Los Angeles Chargers Week 1 NFL game is likely to be a real doozy! Oddsmakers have slapped a Chargers -3 spread on the game, which tells us they either like the Dolphins to win the game or that they really don’t know who will win (which is what I think they’re thinking!) Get Loot’s Mia/LAC betting prediction here!

The Detroit Lions and Kansas City Chiefs open the NFL season on Thursday Night Football. The Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl champions and are favored by 6.5 points. The Lions are coming off a winning season and have a strong defense and a good running game. The total is set at 53.5 points. Read on to get our season opening pick.