Some bettors like to dive into NFL lines early, while others prefer to wait until just before kickoff to gain maximum value. Regardless of your betting strategy, the odds for Week 1 of the NFL season show a range of tightly contested matches, with many games featuring lines of three points or less. Here are some key matchups and spreads:
- Jets vs. Steelers (-3)
- 49ers vs. Seahawks (+2.5)
- Packers vs. Lions (+2.5)
- Rams vs. Texans (+2.5)
Only one game features a spread exceeding a touchdown: the Titans, with Cam Ward making his pro debut, are underdogs by 7.5 points against the Broncos.
Additionally, the advanced model from SportsLine predicts the Bengals will cover the spread at -5.5 against the Browns, especially with Joe Burrow leading the offensive charge, building on an impressive season last year.
For the Packers, also predicted to cover against the Lions at -2.5, they recently boosted their squad by acquiring Micah Parsons, making them a formidable opponent. Given the Lions’ struggles, including losing key coordinators and players, the Packers’ defense could exploit these weaknesses.
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