Commanders vs. Packers Prediction, Odds & Picks: NFL Week 2 Best Bets
Jayden Daniels and Jordan Love will meet for the first time as the Green Bay Packers host the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field for Thursday Night Football (8:15 p.m. ET, Prime Video).
My Commanders vs. Packers prediction, part of the NFL predictions for Week 2, analyzes the chances of Green Bay covering as the 3.5-point betting favorite.
I've also highlighted Daniels as my featured player prop, a complementary piece to the NFL picks.
🏈 Commanders vs. Packers prediction
NFL expert picks for Thursday; odds subject to change.
- Moneyline pick: Packers (-178 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐
- Against the spread pick: Packers -3.5 (-105 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over/Under pick: Over 48 (-105 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
- Best prop bet: Jayden Daniels Over 43.5 rushing yards (-114 via FanDuel) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
📝 Commanders vs. Packers best bet
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🧀 Packers -3.5 (-105) ⭐⭐⭐
I've downgraded the Packers to cover, part of my NFL picks against the spread, to a three-star play after the latest news about Micah Parsons' back injury.
Parsons will not be fully integrated into the defense until he is 100% healthy. While that tidbit changes the complexion, he should still have enough of a presence if he features in close to half of the Packers' defensive snaps, like he did in Week 1.
It will be interesting to see how Jayden Daniels and Co., acquit themselves in their first away game against an immeasurably superior team than their Week 1 opponent. Sorry, G-Men fans, but you know better than anyone the state of your team.
The Commanders were 7-2 ATS at home last season but struggled on the road, finishing with a 3-4-1 ATS record. There's no doubt Daniels can keep any game close, but I believe the Commanders' defense isn't as good as the Giants' offense made it look.
As long as Parsons plays at full capacity for 50% or so of the snaps in which he features, the Packers should have just enough of an advantage defensively to cover.
All of the best sports betting sites have reached a consensus, with the Packers the 3.5-point betting favorite at -105 by the Thursday Night Football odds.
💰 Best Commanders vs. Packers player prop bet
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⬆️ Jayden Daniels Over 43.5 rushing yards (-114) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Daniels scampered for 68 yards in Week 1 against the highly touted Giants' defensive line, and he hit the Over on this total in 10 of 17 games last season.
He's facing a Packers defensive line that has improved vastly since Micah Parsons' arrival, along with last season's third-ranked coverage unit (PFF).
If Daniels is pressured or has trouble finding open targets downfield, he won't think twice about scampering free. I expect his legs to be an integral part of the Commanders' offense.
FanDuel offers the lowest total, while BetMGM has the highest total (46.5 yards). Even so, FanDuel's -114 odds provide better value than BetMGM's -115.
📊 Commanders vs. Packers odds: Week 2
Commanders vs. Packers odds update live in real time.
📈 Commanders vs. Packers opening odds
Here are the opening NFL odds for Commanders vs. Packers:
- Moneyline: Commanders +105 | Packers -125
- Spread: Commanders +1.5 (-110) | Packers -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 48.5 (-110) | Under 48.5 (-110)
🔍 Commanders vs. Packers odds analysis
The Packers' moneyline odds and spread increased after they acquired Parsons, and 64% of bets back the home team to cover. Meanwhile, 59% of bettors expect the total to go over 48.5 points, and I agree.
🔢 Commanders vs. Packers stats
Season stats courtesy of Pro Football Reference.
| Commanders (1-0) | Statistic (per game) | Packers (1-0) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Points | 27 |
| 6 | Points allowed | 13 |
| 0 | Turnover margin | 1 |
| 212 | Passing yards | 188 |
| 220 | Rushing yards | 78 |
| 157 | Passing yards allowed | 200 |
| 74 | Rushing yards allowed | 46 |
| 2.9 | Net yards per play | 1.9 |
🚑 Commanders vs. Packers injury report
📺 Commanders vs. Packers game info
- When: Thursday, Sept. 11
- Kickoff: 8:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Lambeau Field (Green Bay, Wis.)
- How to watch: Prime Video
❓ Commanders vs. Packers FAQs
Who is favored to win Commanders vs. Packers?
The Packers are the betting favorite for TNF, with their moneyline odds ranging from -180 to -190.
What is the spread for Commanders vs. Packers?
The Packers are the 3.5-point betting favorite (-105) for TNF.
What is the Over/Under for Commanders vs. Packers?
The total is set at either 48 or 48.5 points, with -105 for the Over and -115 on the Under for the higher total.
What are the best bets for Commanders vs. Packers?
My best bets are the Packers to cover, the Over on the total, and Jayden Daniels to run for at least 43.5 yards.
When is the Commanders vs. Packers game?
The Commanders vs. Packers TNF starts at 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video).
How do NFL odds work?
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