Opening line: Eagles, -6.5 points.
The Bengals have lost 14 straight roadway games, which is most likely going to make it tempting to wager versus them, but keep in mind that theyve gone 9-5 ATS in those video games, consisting of Thursdays loss to Cleveland, where they covered as a 5.5-point underdog in a 35-30 loss. In another twist, the Bengals are 0-10 straight-up in the past 10 video games where theyve been an underdog of six or more, however 6-4 ATS. Another thing about the Bengals: Theyre 1-5 both straight-up and ATS in their previous 6 video games versus the NFC..
When it comes to the Eagles, theyre 13-2 straight-up in the previous 15 video games where theyve been favored by six or more points (8-7 ATS). The scary thing about the Eagles though is that theyve had a hard time to cover at home, where theyve gone 5-10 ATS in their previous 15 games..
Opening line: Bills, -3 points.
This video game has actually suddenly become one of the most attractive match-ups on the Week 3 calendar. Because Sean McVay almost never loses to AFC groups during the regular season, one factor you might desire to think about betting the Rams in this game is. Because working with McVay in 2017, the Rams have gone 10-2 straight-up versus AFC teams (7-4-1 ATS)..
Dolphins (0-2) at Jaguars (1-1), Thursday.
Opening line: Jaguars, -2.5 points.
In their last 7 video games played throughout the month, the Dolphins have actually gone 0-7 straight-up and 1-6 ATS. In their past 20 roadway games, the Dolphins are 3-17 straight-up and just 7-13 ATS.
Bears (2-0) at Falcons (0-2).
Opening line: Falcons, -3 points.
The Bears are likewise 3-17 straight-up in their past 20 games as a home underdog. As for the Falcons, in spite of their 0-2 start, theyre really 5-1 ATS in their previous six video games dating back to last season, including Sundays loss to the Cowboys, when they covered as a 4.5-point underdog in a 40-39 loss.
Buccaneers (1-1) at Broncos (0-2).
Opening line: Buccaneers, -6 points.
In those 16 games, theyve gone 11-5 ATS. On the other hand, the Broncos havent had much success against NFC groups, going 3-8 straight-up in their past 11 games (5-5-1 ATS). One thing thats still uncertain about this video game is who the Broncos quarterback will be.
Opening line: Steelers, -6 points.
Because the start of the 2015 season, the Steelers are 14-1 straight-up, however just 9-6 ATS in home games where they were preferred by 6 or more. As for the Texans, theyve lost 12 straight times in video games where they were an underdog of 6 or more, including Sundays loss to the Ravens.
Are there any other unexpected underdogs this week?.
Lets get to the early chances and learn.
NFL Week 3 early odds.
( All lines from William Hill Sportsbook, all video games on Sunday unless noted).
Throughout Zimmers time as coach, the Vikings have had 24 video games against AFC groups and theyve gone 17-7 ATS in those games (15-9 straight-up). The Bengals have actually lost 14 straight roadway video games, which is probably going to make it tempting to wager versus them, however keep in mind that theyve gone 9-5 ATS in those games, including Thursdays loss to Cleveland, where they covered as a 5.5-point underdog in a 35-30 loss. Not just have the Lions gone 0-5 ATS in their previous five roadway games, but theyre 2-11 straight-up in their past 13 video games away from Detroit. On the other hand, the Broncos havent had much success against NFC teams, going 3-8 straight-up in their past 11 video games (5-5-1 ATS). The Ravens are also 5-1 ATS in their previous six home games and 12-1 straight-up in their past 13 video games played in Baltimore.
Packers (2-0) at Saints (1-0), Sunday night.
Opening line: Saints, -4 points.
The Saints have been nearly unstoppable in primetime games, going 8-1 straight-up because the start of the 2018 season and that number will jump to 9-1 if they beat the Raiders on Monday. The Saints are likewise 7-1 both straight-up and ATS in home video games where theyre preferred by 6 or less points.
Chiefs (2-0) at Ravens (2-0), Monday.
Opening line: Ravens, -3 points.
Since the start of the 2011 season, Baltimore is 12-0 straight-up and 8-4 ATS in primetime home games. The Ravens are also 5-1 ATS in their past 6 home games and 12-1 straight-up in their past 13 video games played in Baltimore. The Ravens have actually also covered in 11 of their past 12 routine season games overall.
As for primetime games, the Chiefs are 4-1 both straight-up and ATS in their previous 5. If theres one time when Mahomes appears beatable, its definitely in primetime. The Chiefs quarterback is simply 4-4 straight-up in his previous 8 late night starts (4-3-1 ATS)..
When it pertains to taking a trip to the Eastern Time Zone, the Rams have actually had more success recently than almost any other west coast team in the NFL, and they proved it when again against Philadelphia on Sunday. Because McVay was worked with in 2017, the Rams have gone 7-1 both straight-up and ATS in eastern time while balancing just over 33 points per game in those wins. The Rams have likewise been nearly unbeatable in the month of September under McVay, going 12-2 straight-up and 10-4 ATS. When it comes to the Bills, theyre simply 1-4 ATS in their previous 5 home video games against NFC groups (2-3 straight-up)..
Washington (1-1) at Browns (1-1).
Opening line: Browns, -6.5 points.
In one of the most significant surprises of Week 3, the Browns are preferred to beat an NFC team, which is surprising, because they practically always seem to lose to NFC teams. Since the start of the 2016 season, the Browns are 2-14 straight-up and 4-12 ATS against the NFC. On the other hand, if theres one time it seems safe to bank on the Browns, its when theyre a big favorite. Over the previous 6 years, the Browns have actually been preferred by 6 or more an overall of 6 times and theyve gone 6-0 straight-up and 4-2 ATS..
As for Washington, its 1-12 straight-up in the previous 13 games where it has been an underdog of 6 or more points (6-7 ATS). Washington is likewise 0-4 ATS in its previous 4 games against AFC teams (1-3 straight-up)..
Titans (2-0) at Vikings (0-2).
Opening line: Titans, -1.5 points.
Because working with Mike Zimmer in 2014, the Vikings have actually been a strong bet against AFC groups. During Zimmers time as coach, the Vikings have actually had 24 games versus AFC groups and theyve gone 17-7 ATS in those games (15-9 straight-up). Theyre likewise 8-2 straight-up in home games versus AFC groups since the start of the 2015 season (7-3 ATS). The Vikings are likewise 5-1 ATS in their past 6 video games as a home underdog..
As for the Titans, theyre 6-2 straight-up (5-3 ATS) in their past eight video games versus NFC teams. The Titans are also a road favorite, which is something that happened 5 times last season. In those five video games, Tennessee went 4-1 straight-up and 3-2 ATS..
Opening line: Cardinals, -5.5 points.
If youre believing about wagering the Cardinals to win, that may not be such an excellent concept, and thats due to the fact that theyre just 4-12-1 straight-up in home video games since the start of the 2018 season (8-9 ATS). On the other hand, wagering against the Cardinals indicates betting on the Lions, which isnt such a terrific idea either. Not only have the Lions gone 0-5 ATS in their previous five roadway video games, however theyre 2-11 straight-up in their previous 13 video games away from Detroit. These 2 groups played in Week 1 of the 2019 season and wound up incorporating a video game where the Lions were a 2.5-point favorite..
Opening line: Colts, -9.5 points.
In their past 15 games played away from MetLife Stadium, the Jets are 3-12 straight-up and 5-10 ATS. The Jets are likewise 2-18 straight-up in the past 20 video games where they were an underdog of seven or more points (7-12-1 ATS).
Opening line: Patriots, -5.5 points.
Putting the Raiders in a video game that begins at 1 p.m. ET does not normally end up working out so well for the Raiders. Including their win over the Panthers in Week 1, the Raiders are simply 2-8 straight-up and ATS in their past 10 games played that kicked off at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT. Also, over the past 15 years, the Raiders are winless versus the Patriots (0-5 straight-up, 1-4 ATS). When it comes to the Patriots, this will be an uncommon 1 p.m. game for them, which isnt excellent news for the Raiders, since the Patriots seem to thrive in 1 p.m. ET kickoffs. In their previous 20 video games that kicked off at 1 p.m. ET, the Patriots are 17-3 straight-up and 14-6 ATS. According to Teamrankings.com, the Patriots are 23-12 ATS after a loss, which is the best mark of any group in the NFL over the previous 10 years..
Cowboys (1-1) at Seahawks (2-0).
Opening line: Seahawks, -4.
Considering that Carroll was worked with in 2010, the Seahawks have gone 16-1 straight-up in September home video games and 13-4 ATS, including Sundays win over the Patriots. The Cowboys have actually likewise gone simply 2-6 ATS In their past eight games overall, consisting of 0-2 this season.
Opening line: Chargers, -6.5 points (odds through VegasInsider.com).
Its the Panthers if theres one team you must never bet on when theyre playing on the roadway. In their previous six road video games, the Panthers have gone 0-6 straight-up and 1-5 ATS, including Sundays loss to the Buccaneers. When it comes to the Chargers, theyre 10-1 straight-up in their past 11 video games against the NFC (7-4 ATS). Nevertheless, before you bet on them in this game, youll most likely wish to wait and see who the starting quarterback will be. Rookie Justin Herbert got the start in Week 2 due to an injury to Tyrod Taylor, however L.A. coach Anthony Lynn said on Sunday that Taylor will start if hes healthy..
Patrick Mahomes took over Kansas Citys starting quarterback task back in 2018 and since then, the Chiefs have not really discovered themselves in the position of underdog, however thats precisely whats going to occur when they take a trip to Baltimore for “Monday Night Football.”.
In the early chances for Week 3, the Ravens have opened as a three-point favorite at William Hill Sportsbook, marking just the seventh time that the Chiefs have actually been an underdog in a routine season video game with Mahomes as their starter. Of course, many of those video games came early in Mahomes profession when oddsmakers simply werent sure how excellent he was. Of the six previous video games, 5 of them came throughout the first 11 weeks of the 2018 season and among them was available in the 2017 regular season finale, which was the very first start of Mahomes career..
In the six video games where Mahomes has been an underdog, the Chiefs have gone 4-2 straight-up and 5-0-1 versus the spread (ATS). Basically, if youve banked on Mahomes as an underdog, youve never lost cash. Mahomes is also 2-0 straight-up in 2 career head-to-head video games versus Lamar Jackson.
The 2-0 Bears are likewise an underdog, which is primarily noteworthy due to the fact that theyll be taking a trip to Atlanta to play the winless Falcons. The Falcons are averaging 32 points per game over the very first 2 weeks of the season, they still have not been able to select up their very first win.
Opening line: 49ers, -4 points.
In those 12 video games, the Giants have actually gone 1-11 both straight-up and ATS. As for the 49ers, theyre actually going to be playing at MetLife Stadium for the 2nd straight week, so this is most likely going to feel like a home video game for them, too.
