With the NFL season approaching, sportsbooks have released the Week 1 lines for all 16 games. One of the most anticipated matchups is between the Dallas Cowboys and the Cleveland Browns. The Cowboys secured a playoff spot last season but fell short against the Packers, while the Browns exceeded expectations by making it to the playoffs with a host of injuries and quarterback Joe Flacco leading the team.
If you’re looking to place some bets on Week 1 games, here are some key matchups and lines to consider:
– Baltimore Ravens @ Kansas City Chiefs: Chiefs are favored by 3 points
– Green Bay Packers @ Philadelphia Eagles: Eagles are favored by 1.5 points
– Pittsburgh Steelers @ Atlanta Falcons: Falcons are favored by 2.5 points
– Arizona Cardinals @ Buffalo Bills: Bills are favored by 7.5 points
– Tennessee Titans @ Chicago Bears: Bears are favored by 4.5 points
– New England Patriots @ Cincinnati Bengals: Bengals are favored by 9 points
– Jacksonville Jaguars @ Miami Dolphins: Dolphins are favored by 3.5 points
– Houston Texans @ Indianapolis Colts: Texans are favored by 1.5 points
– Carolina Panthers @ New Orleans Saints: Saints are favored by 5 points
– Minnesota Vikings @ New York Giants: Giants are favored by 1 point
– Las Vegas Raiders @ Los Angeles Chargers: Chargers are favored by 3 points
– Denver Broncos @ Seattle Seahawks: Seahawks are favored by 4.5 points
– Washington Commanders @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Buccaneers are favored by 3.5 points
– Los Angeles Rams @ Detroit Lions: Lions are favored by 3.5 points
– New York Jets @ San Francisco 49ers: 49ers are favored by 5.5 points
Geoff Schwartz has provided some insights and best bets for the Week 1 matchups. He predicts that the Eagles will cover the 1.5 point spread against the Packers due to their talented roster and improvements on both offense and defense. In the Cowboys vs. Browns game, Schwartz believes the Browns will win and cover the 1 point spread because of their strong defensive line against the Cowboys’ rookie offensive linemen.
Overall, Week 1 of the NFL season is shaping up to be an exciting one with plenty of betting opportunities. Keep an eye on these matchups and lines as you prepare to wager on the games.
