NFL Preseason Predictions Today: Expert Picks & Odds for Tonight's Games
The NFL returns full-time tonight with three games on the docket, and our NFL predictions and odds today break down all three contests from a betting lens. If the trifecta isn't enough to get the old ticker pounding like the stands at Lumen Field, our NFL preseason Week 1 predictions will remedy that.
We bring you the latest odds and expert picks for tonight's preseason games featuring the Baltimore Ravens vs. Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles, and Seattle Seahawks vs. Las Vegas Raiders.
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- Ravens +5.5 (+100 via FanDuel) vs. Colts ⭐⭐⭐
- Bengals -5.5 (-120 via FanDuel) vs. Eagles ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Seahawks +4.5 (-105 via FanDuel) vs. Raiders ⭐⭐⭐
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Here are the latest odds and our expert picks for every game via the best NFL betting sites, which update live in real time. Follow the latest NFL scores for line history and matchup info.
📊 Colts vs. Ravens odds
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 7
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore)
- How to watch: NFL Network
🧐 Colts vs. Ravens betting insights
The latest Colts vs. Ravens betting insights come from BetMGM as of Thursday afternoon.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
| Colts | 24% (-6.5, -110) | 33% (-285) | Over 37 (-110) |
| Ravens | 76% (+6.5, -110) | 67% (+225) | Under 37 (-110) |
🔮 Colts vs. Ravens prediction: Ravens +5.5
Best odds: +100 via FanDuel
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Here's a sneak peak at why I'm predicting the Baltimore Ravens to cover the betting spread.
"While there's a solid argument to back the Colts, I don't trust either prospective No. 1 to cover the betting spread - particularly since Cooper Rush is a steady, proven backup. Rush went 4-4 in his starts after replacing the injured Dak Prescott last season, a solid return given the Dallas Cowboys' 24th-ranked defensive DVOA."
👉 Check out my full analysis in our Colts vs. Ravens prediction.
📊 Bengals vs. Eagles odds
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 7
- Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia)
- How to watch: N/A
🧐 Bengals vs. Eagles betting insights
The latest Bengals vs. Eagles betting insights come from BetMGM as of Thursday afternoon.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengals | 26% (-6.5, -110) | 40% (-285) | 59% (Over 37, -110) |
| Eagles | 74% (+6.5, -110) | 60% (+225) | 41% (Under 37, -110) |
🔮 Bengals vs. Eagles prediction: Bengals -5.5
Best odds: -120 via FanDuel
Here's why I'm predicting the Cincinnati Bengals to cover the spread:
Joe Burrow should get extended time under center as Zac Taylor does everything in his power to avoid another sluggish start to the regular season. While Nick Sirianni hasn't revealed his plans for the preseason opener, they probably won't include Jalen Hurts, or most of his starters, for that matter. That should provide MVP odds contender Burrow and his offense enough of an advantage to separate themselves early.
📊 Raiders vs. Seahawks odds
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 7
- Kickoff: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Lumen Field (Seattle)
- How to watch: NFL Network
🧐 Raiders vs. Seahawks betting insights
The latest Raiders vs. Seahawks betting insights come from BetMGM as of Thursday afternoon.
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raiders | 37% (-5, -110) | 52% (-235) | 49% (Over 37, -110) |
| Seahawks | 63% (+5, -110) | 48% (+190) | 51% (Under 37, -110) |
🔮 Raiders vs. Seahawks prediction: Seahawks +4.5
Best odds: -105 via FanDuel
Here's a sneak peak at why I'm predicting the Seattle Seahawks to cover the betting spread.
"If the Seahawks can survive the potential early storm, they should be able to keep it close enough to cover. Third-string quarterbacks and rookies, Jalen Milroe and Cam Miller, are expected to get some reps. You never know how it will pan out in the NFL, but Milroe has the advantage entering their first kick of the NFL can. All things considered, I have faith in the Seahawks keeping things close at home."
👉 Check out my full analysis in our Raiders vs. Seahawks prediction.
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