Week 2 is here. The Week 1 overreactions are already baked into the lines, but as bettors, we have to strip away that emotion. Other bettors’ fears are where we find value.
Sunday’s slate offers plenty of matchups to exploit, starting at 11:00 a.m. MT when the Chicago Bears host the Minnesota Vikings and the Baltimore Ravens battle the New Orleans Saints. Later, a 2:05 p.m. MT showdown between the Los Angeles Chargers and Las Vegas Raiders tees up a heavy-hitting 2:25 p.m. MT window featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders. Whether you are laying some juice on favorites or searching NFL prediction markets for gritty underdogs, let’s find the logical edge and build that bankroll.
The Odds
| Matchup (Away at Home) | Time (MT) | Moneyline | Spread | Total (O/U) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans | 11:00 a.m. MT | PHI -338 / TEN +271 | PHI -7 (-110) / TEN +7 (-109) | 39.5 (O -110 / U -110) |
| Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots | 11:00 a.m. MT | PIT +194 / NE -235 | PIT +5 (-108) / NE -5 (-110) | 41.5 (O -110 / U -110) |
| Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears | 11:00 a.m. MT | MIN +180 / CHI -216 | MIN +4.5 (-110) / CHI -4.5 (-109) | 47.5 (O -115 / U -105) |
| Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons | 11:00 a.m. MT | CAR -149 / ATL +125 | CAR -2.5 (-118) / ATL +2.5 (-102) | 43.5 (O -111 / U -108) |
| Green Bay Packers at New York Jets | 11:00 a.m. MT | GB -191 / NYJ +160 | GB -3.5 (-109) / NYJ +3.5 (-110) | 44.5 (O -110 / U -109) |
| New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens | 11:00 a.m. MT | NO +322 / BAL -405 | NO +8.5 (-112) / BAL -8.5 (-107) | 46.5 (O -107 / U -113) |
| Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans | 11:00 a.m. MT | CIN +120 / HOU -141 | CIN +2.5 (-107) / HOU -2.5 (-112) | 45.5 (O -112 / U -108) |
| Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 11:00 a.m. MT | CLE +344 / TB -444 | CLE +8.5 (-112) / TB -8.5 (-107) | 41.5 (O -107 / U -113) |
| Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers | 2:05 p.m. MT | LV +244 / LAC -302 | LV +6.5 (-105) / LAC -6.5 (-115) | 43.5 (O -111 / U -109) |
| Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals | 2:25 p.m. MT | SEA -209 / ARI +174 | SEA -4 (-106) / ARI +4 (-114) | 40.5 (O -115 / U -104) |
| Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers | 2:25 p.m. MT | MIA +635 / SF -935 | MIA +13.5 (-112) / SF -13.5 (-107) | 44.5 (O -115 / U -105) |
| Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys | 2:25 p.m. MT | WAS +174 / DAL -211 | WAS +3.5 (-105) / DAL -3.5 (-115) | 50.5 (O -110 / U -109) |
Our Picks
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
The Eagles are dominant when laying heavy points, boasting an impressive 10-2 straight-up record when favored by a touchdown or more over their last 12 games. Don’t overthink the big number.
Pick: Philadelphia Eagles -7 (-110)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
New England has been a force at Gillette Stadium, posting an 8-2 straight-up record in their last 10 home games. With a modest spread, the Patriots offer solid situational value.
Pick: New England Patriots -5 (-110)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Minnesota has been a bankroll builder recently, covering the spread in six consecutive games. Taking the points with reliable road underdogs is just smart investing.
Pick: Minnesota Vikings +4.5 (-110)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Carolina has struggled with expectations, going an abysmal 1-11 against the spread as a favorite over their last 12 contests. Despite their struggles at quarterback, Atlanta could still keep this within a field goal.
Pick: Atlanta Falcons +2.5 (-102)
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets
Green Bay is mired in a miserable against-the-spread slump, failing to cover in six straight overall. Backing the home underdog here is the safest way to go.
Pick: New York Jets +3.5 (-110)
New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens
The Saints are a perfect 7-0 against the spread over their last seven outings, including an overtime loss in Detroit to the Lions last week. The Saints have proven that they can keep things close, no matter the opponent.
Pick: New Orleans Saints +8.5 (-112)
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans
Houston has been a trustworthy favorite, going 9-1 straight up in that role over their last 10 games. They should handle a short spread at home.
Pick: Houston Texans -2.5 (-112)
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tampa Bay has somehow failed to cover the spread in 10 consecutive games. Laying heavy points with a team in this kind of organizational funk is completely unplayable… no matter how bad the Browns are.
Pick: Cleveland Browns +8.5 (-112)
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles is failing to meet betting market expectations, going 0-4 against the spread in their last four. The Raiders have the momentum to stay competitive.
Pick: Las Vegas Raiders +6.5 (-105)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
Seattle has been extraordinary away from home, winning 15 of their last 16 road games. Meanwhile, Arizona is just 1-7 against the spread in their last eight home contests. Don’t let Drew Lock scare you away from betting the better team.
Pick: Seattle Seahawks -4 (-106)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco has been a steamroller, covering the spread in eight consecutive games as a favorite. Do not shy away from the large number here – we think it’s a value.
Pick: San Francisco 49ers -13.5 (-107)
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are in a rut, failing to cover in their last six games. Washington has covered four of their last five, making the hook valuable in an early-season game where both teams have questions.
Pick: Washington Commanders +3.5 (-105)
Player Prop Picks
Philadelphia Eagles at Tennessee Titans
Tony Pollard’s under is juiced to -126 after dropping a full attempt, signaling sharp action.
Pick: Tony Pollard Under 11.5 Rushing Attempts (-126)
Pittsburgh Steelers at New England Patriots
Rhamondre Stevenson’s prop is heavily juiced to the over at -128, hinting at high-volume usage after fellow running back TreVeyon Henderson missed last week’s game.
Pick: Rhamondre Stevenson Over 12.5 Rushing Attempts (-128)
Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears
Justin Jefferson’s yardage total shifted up from 77.5 to 79.5, reflecting immense target-share confidence in what’s expected to become a divisional shootout.
Pick: Justin Jefferson Over 79.5 Receiving Yards (-115)
Carolina Panthers at Atlanta Falcons
Cooper Rush will start under center for the Falcons, and his under is juiced to -120 on a realistically low 181.5 total.
Pick: Cooper Rush Under 181.5 Passing Yards (-120)
Green Bay Packers at New York Jets
Breece Hall’s yardage line dropped to 65.5, creating immediate over value for a dynamic back.
Pick: Breece Hall Over 65.5 Rushing Yards (-113)
New Orleans Saints at Baltimore Ravens
Standard odds back Derrick Henry’s massive 92.5 total, expecting an absolute workload monopoly… and that’s what Henry does best.
Pick: Derrick Henry Over 92.5 Rushing Yards (-114)
Cincinnati Bengals at Houston Texans
Quarterback C.J. Stroud’s yardage line plummeted from 238.5, aggressively favoring the under in this matchup.
Pick: C.J. Stroud Under 218.5 Passing Yards (-115)
Cleveland Browns at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Godwin’s total fell five yards, perfectly discounting the over for a reliable chain-mover.
Pick: Chris Godwin Over 42.5 Receiving Yards (-113)
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers
Receiver Quentin Johnston’s over is heavily juiced at -164. Follow the clear market signal.
Pick: Quentin Johnston Over 3.5 Receptions (-164)
Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals
A lofty 81.5 total reflects incredibly high expectations for a breakout performance, but Jaxon Smith-Njigba should be backup quarterback Drew Lock’s top target.
Pick: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Over 81.5 Receiving Yards (-113)
Miami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey’s over is juiced to -125, but McCaffrey is the engine that makes the Niners go.
Pick: Christian McCaffrey Over 60.5 Rushing Yards (-125)
Washington Commanders at Dallas Cowboys
Following a disappointing opening game, CeeDee Lamb’s over is priced at -137, banking on a heavily targeted game script.
Pick: CeeDee Lamb Over 5.5 Receptions (-137)
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