NFL Week 8 Point Spread Picks

PLACE YOUR BETS!!! Looking back to last week, we hit 64% winners with a couple games just missing the mark to lift us well over 70%. While anything above 60% is always a welcomed sight, we look to improve on that again this week. The trend heading into week eight shows very large spreads coming from the odds makers.

Clearly this week will be full of baiting the betting public to take those spreads to drop some funds. The league is starting to show its colors of who the front runners are. Follow us as we look to run the table in week eight.

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NFL WEEK 8 – Predictions (Projected odds makers @ Oct.24.2019 – 12:00PM EST) 

Bye Week: Baltimore, Dallas

Thursday Oct.24

Washington @ Minnesota (Favorite)

Caesars -16

Westgate -16

Unibet -15.5

SportSelect -16.5

Kicking off the week on Thursday Night, the troubled Washington Redskins travel to Minnesota to face the high-flying Vikings. While the run game has been a constant with Dalvin Cook all season, Kirk Cousins has found his game and is electrifying this pass attack. Using the play action to perfection while spreading the defense out, we see nothing but right coming from the Vikes.

Washington’s season is virtually done as they have very little to play for. Their defense should keep them in games for the first half until the flood gates open in the second. Don’t like the spread whatsoever, but we’ll bite on this one.

MIN covers the spread @ -16 WAS 9 MIN 19 (L)

Sunday Oct.27

Seattle @ Atlanta

Caesars N/A

Westgate EVEN

Unibet EVEN

SportSelect N/A

With the Matt Ryan injury clouding the thought process for Vegas to provide a line, this contest becomes a straight pick-em event. With news that Ryan will play in this contest, it really changes nothing in our minds of who the winner will be.

The Seahawks dropped the game verse the Ravens a week ago, but should have more than enough to get past the struggling Falcons. Atlanta has been nothing short of a giant disappointment, and we can see the Hawks run all over this defense. Seattle gets back on track while the dirty birds fall further down the standings.

SEA wins this contest SEA 27 ATL 20 (W)

Tampa Bay @ Tennessee (Favorite)

Caesars -2.5

Westgate -2.5

Unibet -2.5

SportSelect -2.5

With Tampa Bay coming off the bye week, one would consider believing they could muster enough on the road to pull away with the win. However, with Ryan Tannehill showing good poise a week ago beating the LA Chargers, this Titans group should only continue to get better. Tennessee has talent for days on offense and should make it very difficult for Bucs defense to defend.

In respect to Tampa Bay and their offense, we have little faith that Jameis Winston will be able to find a way to not turn the ball over against this stout Titans defense. Ryan Tannehill keeps the train moving this week.

TEN covers the spread @ -2.5 TB 23 TEN 27 (W)

Arizona @ New Orleans (Favorite)

Caesars -10

Westgate -9.5

Unibet -10

SportSelect N/A

The Arizona Cardinals have rebounded in a very big way to pull back to the .500 mark on the season. Kyler Murray continues to improve and grow with his progressions, but will be put to the test verse the fabulous Saints defense.

Drew Brees has a shot to return for this contest ahead of schedule, but in our minds, we could see him sit out until after the Saints bye week. Teddy Bridgewater has looked sharp and New Orleans should get Alvin Kamara back for this match. Either way, the spread is another monster that we don’t really like, but are forced to abide.

NO covers the spread @ -10 ARZ 9 NO 31 (W)

Cincinnati @ LA Rams (Favorite)

Caesars -13.5

Westgate -13

Unibet -13.5

SportSelect N/A

Yet another contest that holds a massive spread, the LA Rams host the lowly Bengals in what should be a straight run-away. The Rams and Jared Goff got back on track verse the Falcons last week and should use this match as a tune up. Andy Dalton won’t know which way to turn with Aaron Donald in his grill all game.

The only caveat to this contest rests with Bengals Coach Zac Taylor coming from the Sean McVay coaching tree. He may be able to dissect the game plan, but his troops won’t have near enough to help the cause. LA win in England.

LAR covers the spread @ -13 CIN 10 LAR 24 (W)

NY Jets @ Jacksonville (Favorite)

Caesars -6

Westgate -6

Unibet -5.5

SportSelect -5.5

This spread is very reactive after the showing on Monday Night which saw the Jets absolutely dismantled by the Patriots. Sam Darnold admitted to seeing ghosts on the field and received no help from his head coach.

The Jaguars are riding high and continue to put wins in the stat column with sound play on both sides. Leonard Fournette has played fantastic and should be put to the test verse this Jets defense. While we do believe the Jags will come out on top, a touchdown victory will be hard to envision.

JAX doesn’t cover the spread @ -6 NYJ 15 JAX 29 (L)

Philadelphia @ Buffalo (Favorite)

Caesars -1.5

Westgate -1.5

Unibet -1.5

SportSelect -2.5

The 5-1 Buffalo Bills continue to win games but in less than supreme fashion. All contests have been rather tight with Josh Allen lifting his level of play in the fourth quarter. The Bills will get another home date against the struggling Eagles. Buffalo does hold a potential elite defensive group that will make it tough on Carson Wentz and company.

With that said, the Eagles offense can still make things happen, but it’s the play of their defense that will again cause issue. Not being able to stop anyone through the air, Josh Allen should be able to make plays. This game is a toss-up and we’ll find out if the Bills are real, or still have work to do. We’ll side with the home crowd and Bills-Mafia here.

BUF covers the spread @ -1.5 PHI 31 BUF 13 (L)

 

LA Chargers @ Chicago (Favorite)

Caesars -4

Westgate -4

Unibet -4

SportSelect -4.5

The LA Chargers have been a complete nightmare this season, and it’s again due to all the injuries suffered. We can’t remember a time in the recent past where this club has been fully healthy for the duration of the entire season. Coming off a loss and taking travel again, this time to Chicago, rougher road is on the way.

Even as bad as the Chargers have been, the Bears have been no prize themselves. Offensively the Bears look lost with nothing tangible on the horizon. Coach Matt Nagy needs to get back to basics and run the ball with more frequency to get Mitchell Trubisky going. Though we like the Bears to win, the Chargers will muster everything they have left in hopes to save the season.

CHI doesn’t cover the spread @ -4 LAC 17 CHI 16 (W)

NY Giants @ Detroit (Favorite)

Caesars -6.5

Westgate -7

Unibet -6.5

SportSelect -7.5

Our appreciation for the Detroit Lions as a team has grown with each passing week. Even as they dropped the game last week to the Vikings, they were in that contest for the most part. Matthew Stafford has been nothing short of fantastic and should be able to generate good amounts off offense on this Giants club.

The Giants disappointed us verse the Cardinals laying an egg of a performance. Not being able to hold the ball, Daniel Jones showed why so many questioned him as a starting quarterback. Taking travel to play in Detroit, the Giants should lean on Saquon Barkley to provide more offensive punch. Yet another spread that provides us pause, we’ll take the under here just to be safe.

DET doesn’t cover the spread @ -7 NYG 26 DET 31 (W)

 

Oakland @ Houston (Favorite)

Caesars -6.5

Westgate -6.5

Unibet -6.5

SportSelect -6.5

More schizophrenic the Houston Texans couldn’t be, as literally week-to-week, we don’t know what we’ll get. One week this club appears to be world beaters, followed by the next week being lower class. Returning home should be a welcomed sight verse the Raiders. Deshaun Watson should be able to turn things around, but the Texans run game needs to be better.

The Raiders continue to lose traction as their contests are filled with mistakes and poor execution. Josh Jacobs has played very well the past couple games, and if he manages to suit up for this contest (injured shoulder), Oakland will ride him hard. Nevertheless, we’ll gamble here and take the points.

HOU covers the spread @ -6.5 OAK 24 HOU 27 (L)

Carolina @ San Francisco (Favorite)

Caesars -5.5

Westgate -5.5

Unibet -5.5

SportSelect -5.5

The surging play of the Carolina Panthers without Cam Newton has been nothing short of phenomenal. Kyle Allen has done just enough to allow this offense to keep moving, and he’ll get a giant test on Sunday. Facing the 49ers and their super strong defense, Christian McCaffrey will undoubtedly again be the vocal point.

In turn, the Panthers defense has also played very well and will challenge in stopping Jimmy Garoppolo and this 49er run game. Cross country travel will be a difficult thing to overcome for Carolina, but they will make enough plays to keep this close and perhaps pull off the upset.

SF doesn’t cover the spread @ -5.5 CAR 13 SF 51 (L)

Cleveland @ New England (Favorite)

Caesars -13

Westgate -13

Unibet -13

SportSelect -13.5

We could be witnessing history this season as the New England defense is really something very special. While we understand the schedule has been extremely light in terms of high end competition, the Pats have delivered a smashing blow each week.

Hosting the struggling Browns and Baker Mayfield who’s been a turnover machine this year, we envision much of the same domination. However, if Coach Freddie Kitchens understands the game of football, he would use Nick Chubb a great deal to control the clock. We’re very tempted to take this spread, but it could be ruined late with a garbage touchdown. The Pats will win again, but we’ll go with our gut here.

NE doesn’t cover the spread @ -13 CLE 13 NE (L)

Denver @ Indianapolis (Favorite)

Caesars -6

Westgate -5.5

Unibet -5.5

SportSelect -6.5

The Colts continue to role quietly without generating a great level of hype around the league. Jacoby Brissett has progressed beautifully this season, and Coach Frank Reich has been nothing short of a magician calling plays. This week facing the Denver Broncos at home, it’s tough to believe that Joe Flacco will be able to compete the entire game.

Yes, the Broncos defense does have many players that can still get things done, but by the late stages of each contest, they begin to wear down without support from their offense. It could be tight early, but the Colts will roll again this week.

IND covers the spread @ -5.5 DEN 13 IND 15 (L)

Green Bay (Favorite) @ Kansas City

Caesars -4.5

Westgate -4

Unibet -4.5

SportSelect -4.5

This Sunday Night showdown should’ve been the most anticipated contest on the NFL schedule to date for 2019. Seeing Patrick Mahomes battle Aaron Rodgers was prime to be a fabulous offensive on slot. Needless to say, a dislocated knee for Mahomes will remove the excitement from this match.

Without Mahomes on the field Aaron Rodgers should be able to make easy work of this Chiefs defense while he watches his defensive group shutdown Matt Moore and company. The Chiefs still hold a great deal of firepower, but it won’t be near enough without their star quarterback. Green Bay will walk in and walk out with the win.

GB covers the spread @ -4 GB 31 KC 24 (W)

Monday Oct.28

Miami @ Pittsburgh (Favorite)

Caesars -14.5

Westgate -14.5

Unibet -14.5

SportSelect -14.5

Monday Night has provided a number of stinkers over the years, but this one may take the cake. How league schedule makers thought the Miami Dolphins deserved to be in primetime is beyond our comprehension. Having nothing creditable to showcase, Ryan Fitzpatrick will do his best to keep the score close.

Mason Rudolph will get back behind center to lead the Steelers coming off the bye week, but this game plan will be run heavy with sound defense. While we do believe the Pittsburgh defense could manage a defensive touchdown, Fitzpatrick is great at keeping things close. The Steelers will win, but the spread is far too grand here.

PIT doesn’t cover the spread @ -14.5 MIA 14 PIT 27 (W)


WEEK 8 Record: 8-7 (.533)

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