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Free picks on all NFL games for Sept. 14, 2025

Atlanta Falcons logo ATL @ Minnesota Vikings logo MIN Sep 14 | 8:20 PM ET
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Minnesota Vikings logo MIN -4.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 11 days ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

While JJ McCarthy still has some work to do to leave his training wheels behind, I'm still loving this team in this specific matchup. From a defensive standpoint, the Vikings were far and away the better unit, ranking 13th in total defense a year ago against the Falcons' 22nd-ranked defense. That's all we should need for the Minnesota offense to feast.

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Minnesota Vikings logo MIN -4.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

I really want to take the points on a Falcons team that showed heart in Week 1, but the Vikings' roster feels underappreciated by the market until we see more from J.J. McCarthy - that makes me even more compelled to bet early into the uncertainty.

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Minnesota Vikings logo MIN -4.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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Gabe Henderson
Publishing Editor

Ultimately, results come down to coaching. Kevin O'Connell proved himself as one of the league's brightest offensive minds last season when guiding Minnesota to a 14-3 record, including a 42-21 thrashing of Atlanta. Meanwhile, there's a reason Raheem Morris is among the favorites to be the first NFL coach fired.

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Atlanta Falcons logo ATL +3.5 (-115)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

Where this bet will be won or lost depends largely on how Falcons' QB Michael Penix Jr. deals with the Vikings' pressure. The Falcons had the eighth-best pass-block grade (PFF) last season and finished 13th in Week 1. Meanwhile, Penix handled pressure well in Week 1,

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Atlanta Falcons logo Minnesota Vikings logo u45.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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Mike Spector
Author

Atlanta running back Bijan Robinson turned in his second career game with 100-plus receiving yards last week. But he was stuffed in the run game, with none of his 12 carries going for longer than six yards. That will put added pressure on Penix to move the ball through the air, which isn’t easy against a Brian Flores-led defense that can pin its ears back.

 

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Atlanta Falcons logo Minnesota Vikings logo o45.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 5 days ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

These teams combined for 47 points in Week 1 - and it would have been 50 if Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo hit his chip-shot field-goal attempt. I'm expecting both offenses to score more or less at will in the ideal indoor conditions of U.S. Bank Stadium in Minnesota.

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Atlanta Falcons logo Minnesota Vikings logo o44.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago

Although the Falcons played in a Week 1 game that only got to 43 points, they will face a Vikings team on Sunday night that was just involved in a 51-point affair that could have gone for more had Caleb Williams shown more accuracy throwing the football.

The Falcons had a higher rate of Overs on the road last year as they allowed more opponent scoring away from their home stadium.

Score a Touchdown
T.J. Hockenson logo T.J. Hockenson Score a Touchdown (Yes: +250)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Esten McLaren
Content Manager

Hockenson caught three of four targets but for just 15 yards last week in QB J.J. McCarthy's regular-season debut. I expect the two to have more familiarity entering Sunday Night Football and for McCarthy to take more shots while riding his surge of confidence from Monday's comeback victory. 

Score a Touchdown
Darnell Mooney logo Darnell Mooney Score a Touchdown (Yes: +255)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Esten McLaren
Content Manager

Mooney will make his season debut tonight after a shoulder injury kept him out of Week 1. The Falcons definitely missed a reliable option opposite Drake London in last week's loss, and the veteran scored five touchdowns with a career-best 9.4 yards per target rate last season.

Score a Touchdown
Kyle Pitts Sr. logo Kyle Pitts Sr. Score a Touchdown (Yes: +350)
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Pick made: 9 hours ago
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Esten McLaren
Content Manager

Pitts caught seven of eight targets last week with Darnell Mooney sidelined and Drake London forced out of the game in the second half. Though he might not see the same volume of work with both receivers back tonight, he clearly showed chemistry with QB Michael Penix Jr., and newfound confidence from the Falcons coaching staff. I expect high-quality looks for the No. 3 option in the passing game.

Score a Touchdown
J.J. McCarthy logo J.J. McCarthy Score a Touchdown (Yes: +450)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

McCarthy scampered home from 14 yards in the Vikings' Week 1 comeback win against the Chicago Bears on a designed quarterback boot, and we may see that return on Sunday Night Football. With all eyes on Aaron Jones Sr. in the backfield when Minnesota is within the 5-yard line, we might just see Minnesota pull the McCarthy card again to help us cash this +400 play.

Passing Touchdowns
Michael Penix Jr. logo Michael Penix Jr. o1.5 Passing Touchdowns (+150)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Penix looked poised against one of the better secondaries in the NFL in Week 1, completing 64% of his passes for 298 yards and a touchdown. If we see that type of volume again, there's a good chance this cashes before halftime.

Passing Attempts
Michael Penix Jr. logo Michael Penix Jr. o33.5 Passing Attempts (-102)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris continues to loosen the leash on quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Since being named the Falcons' starter late last season, Penix has seen his per-game pass attempts increase from 27 to 35 to 38 to 42 (last week against Tampa Bay).

No reason to think Penix won't continue to chuck the ball all over the lot Sunday night against a Vikings defense that faced 35 passes from second-year Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in Week 1.

Passing Yards
Michael Penix Jr. logo Michael Penix Jr. o229.5 Passing Yards (-115)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Penix dropped back 42 times in Week 1, and if that start is any indication, he should be able to cruise past this number on Sunday Night Football. Raheem Morris evidently trusts his young starting quarterback and is willing to put the game in his hands. With a full complement of weapons now healthy with Darnell Mooney returning, expect another big night from Penix and Co.

Passing Yards
Michael Penix Jr. logo Michael Penix Jr. o225.5 Passing Yards (-112)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago

Michael Penix Jr. threw for 298 yards in the opening game and he's seeing a much more manageable line than that on Sunday night. The Vikings secondary seemed more susceptible to the pass in the opener than Caleb Williams' 210 yards would suggest.

Interceptions Thrown
Michael Penix Jr. logo Michael Penix Jr. o0.5 Interceptions Thrown (-140)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Mike Spector
Author

A heavy-volume passing attack for Penix Jr. is dangerous against a Vikings defense that has 24 interceptions since 2024, five more than the next-closest team. 

 

Receiving Yards
Justin Jefferson logo Justin Jefferson o72.5 Receiving Yards (-114)
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Pick made: yesterday
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

It will take time for J.J. McCarthy and Justin Jefferson to build chemistry, but the tandem started to gel more seamlessly at Soldier Field in the second half last week. Jefferson had at least 73 receiving yards in all eight home games last season, including a 132-yard performance against these very Falcons. 

Rushing Attempts
Aaron Jones Sr. logo Aaron Jones Sr. o9.5 Rushing Attempts (-115)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Vikings running back Aaron Jones (eight carries) took a backseat to backup Jordan Mason (15 carries) in Week 1. Oddsmakers expect to see something similar Sunday night, as Mason (13.5) is projected for four more carries than Jones.

I see it differently. After all, in his first season with Minnesota in 2024, Jones had single-digit carries just three times in 17 games. After those three instances, he came back the next week and logged 19, 14 and 13 carries.

Score 2+ Touchdowns
Justin Jefferson logo Justin Jefferson Score 2+ Touchdowns (Yes: +750)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Matt Jacob
Author

Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson has scored two touchdowns in just six of his 80 career NFL games (playoffs included). The opponent in two of those six contests? Yep, the Atlanta Falcons.

The most recent instance was in Week 14 last season, when Jefferson hauled in two TDs in a 42-21 rout of the Falcons. In all, Atlanta allowed 34 TD passes in 2024. Only Carolina (35) gave up more.

Score First Touchdown
Bijan Robinson logo Bijan Robinson Score First Touchdown (Yes: +500)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Isaiah Sirois
Author

The Falcons are loaded with talent on offense, but no one jumps out more than running back Bijan Robinson. Last year, Robinson ranked second in the NFL in red-zone carries with 59. He also ranked third on the Falcons in red-zone targets with seven. This year, he already has four red-zone rushing attempts and a receiving touchdown that he posted from outside the red zone. That kind of volume is exactly what you want with a first touchdown scorer pick. Robinson is Atlanta’s first choice near the goal line, and he has the athleticism necessary to turn a screen pass or dump-off from a short-yardage gain into a broken scoring play. 

Score First Touchdown
Adam Thielen logo Adam Thielen Score First Touchdown (Yes: +2200)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Isaiah Sirois
Author

This may come as a bit of a surprise, but Adam Thielen is a solid first touchdown scorer pick for Sunday Night Football. Last week, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers gave up two touchdowns to Emeka Egbuka, who played 44% of his snaps from the slot. Thielen is an effective weapon in the slot and played 40% of his snaps there in Week 1. In 2022, Thielen’s last season with the Vikings, he racked up a massive 21 red-zone targets, of which he caught 14 for 78 yards and five scores. That was also head coach Kevin O’Connell’s first season with the team, which suggests that he trusts the veteran slot receiver near the goal line.

Score First Touchdown
MP Myles Price Score First Touchdown (Yes: +8000)
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Pick made: 7 hours ago
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Isaiah Sirois
Author

In today’s NFL, it’s rare to see a player play both kick and punt returner. That’s what the Vikings are letting Myles Price do, however, giving the special teams player plenty of opportunities to score the first touchdown. So far this year, Price has two kick returns for 49 yards and four punt returns for 68 yards. While Price never scored a return touchdown in college, the NFL’s new kickoff rules make it far easier for a player to score one in the pros. The volume as both a punt and kick returner makes Price an attractive option at this price since we know he'll have the ball in his hands.

Rushing Yards
JM Jordan Mason u58.5 Rushing Yards (-113)
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Pick made: 5 hours ago

Jordan Mason had a productive day last weekend but faces an Atlanta run defense that successfully stuffed Bucky Irving in Week 1, allowing just 37 rushing yards on 14 carries.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB @ Houston Texans logo HOU Sep 15 | 7:00 PM ET
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB +2.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

Both of these teams face issues after uninspiring Week 1 efforts, but the Texans' offensive line is a concern I'm unwilling to overlook - especially against a Todd Bowles-led defense out for blood.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB +3.0 (-120)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Giving Baker Mayfield points after last week should be a crime, especially after the product the Texans put on the field in Week 1. CJ Stroud gets an even tougher task against a strong Bucs defense, which should be able to bounce back on Monday night against an offense that struggled to put up 250 yards of total offense against the Rams.

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Houston Texans logo HOU -2.5 (-108)
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Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The most crucial path for a Houston Texans win is the state of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive line. Offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs is still out, and right tackle Luke Goedeke is questionable after injuring his ankle in Week 1. It means Cody Mauch could be the only offensive lineman playing in his original position. 

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo Houston Texans logo o44.5 (-103)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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Mike Spector
Author

I get the public’s initial reaction to loving the Under for next week, especially after Houston committed two turnovers and punted twice on its four second-half possessions in Week 1. But I am buying low on its offense, especially if it gets some key skill position players like Christian Kirk or Braxton Berrios back for next week.

 

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo Houston Texans logo u42.5 (-105)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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Gabe Henderson
Publishing Editor

Houston has already hit the Under at a 63.2% clip since Ryans' appointment. The Texans' 24-14-1 record to the Under is the second-best in the NFL during that span, only trailing the New York Giants (23-12). Tampa Bay is 31-25 to the Under since Bowles was hired, so the writing is seemingly on the wall for this showdown.

MoneyLine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB (+130)
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Pick made: 5 days ago
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Mike Spector
Author

The Houston Texans already missed running back Joe Mixon’s services last week, and need to get healthy in a hurry at wide receiver. Houston turned in its third game in the last three seasons without an offensive touchdown. And quarterback C.J. Stroud was pressured on 41.2% of his dropbacks, which is worse than the 36% pressure rate he faced last year that ranked 33rd. 

 

MoneyLine
Tampa Bay Buccaneers logo TB (+126)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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Connor Cooper
Author

The Texans struggled to protect C.J. Stroud behind a new offensive line last week, and now will be without their starting center against Tampa Bay's blitz-happy defense.

Score a Touchdown
Nico Collins logo Nico Collins Score a Touchdown (Yes: +135)
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Pick made: 5 days ago
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Liam Fox
Publishing Editor

I like Nico Collins to score for Houston after the Texans failed to find the end zone in Week 1. The big-bodied receiver had a quiet season opener but has a favorable matchup with a notable height advantage against Tampa Bay's cornerback group.

Receiving Yards
Emeka Egbuka logo Emeka Egbuka u53.5 Receiving Yards (-118)
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Pick made: 2 days ago
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Mike Spector
Author

I expect Egbuka to receive shadow coverage from Derek Stingley Jr., who is tied for the most passes defensed since 2023. Stingley allowed a 47% catch rate and 4.9 yards per target last season, and he should have Egbuka on lockdown this week.

 

Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC @ Las Vegas Raiders logo LV Sep 15 | 10:00 PM ET
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Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -3.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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C Jackson Cowart
Senior Publishing Editor

With respects to what Pete Carroll is building in Las Vegas, I have far more confidence in Jim Harbaugh's Chargers after an impressive showing last week. If Brock Bowers isn't fully healthy for this game, that hurts the hosts in a big way.

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Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -3.0 (-115)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

The Chargers were 7-2 ATS on the road last season, 6-1 ATS as the betting favorite on enemy territory, and 2-0 ATS against the Raiders. Admittedly, this Raiders team is substantially better than last season's. Still, the Chargers appear ready to take the next step, and they should bring the Raiders back down to earth in Week 2. 

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Los Angeles Chargers logo LAC -3.0 (-120)
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Pick made: 11 hours ago
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Gary Pearson
Publishing Editor

With the addition of rookie running back Omarion Hampton and wide receiver Keenan Allen, along with Justin Herbert's ability to scramble and make plays with his feet, their dynamic and versatile attack will be too much for the Raiders to cope with.  

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Los Angeles Chargers logo Las Vegas Raiders logo o46.5 (-112)
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Pick made: 4 days ago
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Gabe Henderson
Publishing Editor

There's something about Allegiant Stadium that brings out the best in both of these teams' offenses. The Over has hit in five of the Raiders' last six home games against the Chargers, including four of those wins since relocating to Las Vegas. Meanwhile, Los Angeles' last six games have all gone Over.

Score a Touchdown
Ladd McConkey logo Ladd McConkey Score a Touchdown (Yes: +155)
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Pick made: 6 days ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Ladd McConkey burst onto the scene and has become one of the best possession receivers in the NFL. Justin Herbert clearly loves him, too, registering nine targets on six catches for 74 yards in Week 1. He'll find him in the end zone in Week 2. 

Rushing Yards
Ashton Jeanty logo Ashton Jeanty u70.5 Rushing Yards (-111)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Isaiah Sirois
Author

Despite his mere 38 rushing yards last week, the books are interpreting his 19-carry performance as a signal that more production is coming, as they have left his rushing yardage prop mostly unchanged. That’s a mistake for Monday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers’ defense was stingy against the run in Week 1, and the team’s brand of complementary football limits the upside of opposing rushers.

Miami Dolphins logo MIA @ Buffalo Bills logo BUF Sep 18 | 8:15 PM ET
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Miami Dolphins logo Buffalo Bills logo o48.5 (-115)
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Pick made: 3 days ago
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Dustin Saracini
Senior Analyst

Both defenses might fall into the bottom 15 this year when it comes to scoring, leaving us with ample opportunity for the Over to hit on Thursday Night Football. Giving up over 70 points combined in the first week of the season between the two units is a good indicator of where we're at.

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TeamOdds to win Super Bowl (before Week 1)
Kansas City Chiefs+600 (bet $100 to win $600 profit)
San Francisco 49ers+700
Baltimore Ravens+900
Buffalo Bills+1100
Detroit Lions+1400
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    • Patrick Mahomes Over/Under 2.5 touchdown passes
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Imagine the Bills are favorites and the Jets are underdogs:

TeamMoneyline odds
Bills–250
Jets+400
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These alternate lines with shorter odds can be added to parlays and SGPs to boost the overall payout while maintaining a high probability of each leg hitting.

Anytime touchdown scorer props, and related markets such as first touchdown scorer, last touchdown scorer, and multiple touchdown scorer props, are among the most popular of all NFL prop picks. These can provide instant gratification with quick payouts, or offer a full-game sweat. It’s also abundantly clear when you’ve won the bet while watching the game, and you can get score notifications to your mobile device if you’re not watching RedZone.

NFL props extend beyond player props. Here are a couple examples of widely-available team and game props for every game.

Team props:

  • Eagles Over 2.5 total touchdowns (+105)
  • Jets first team to score (-110)

Game/event props:

  • Opening kickoff to be a touchback (-125)
  • Any player to score a defensive touchdown (+900)
  • Will there be a safety? Yes +750

NFL live betting

While our NFL picks coverage concludes at kickoff, live betting has become increasingly popular for fans and sportsbooks. Be sure to follow our experts on X as they offer up additional advice on the biggest games while watching along with you.

NFL live betting (also called in-game betting) lets you place wagers after the game has started, with odds that change in real time based on the game’s progress.

This allows you to react to the action and potentially find better value than pregame lines. Live betting largely negates the sportsbooks’ inherent advantage over bettors, as oddsmakers at our best live betting sites and viewers are reacting in real time to the events of any game.

Sportsbooks update spreads, totals, moneylines, and props throughout the game based on:

  • Score
  • Possession
  • Injuries
  • Time remaining
  • Player performance

Popular NFL live betting options

  • Live spread
    • Example: Chiefs -2.5 vs. Bills (after falling behind 10–0)
    • Odds might now favor the underdog if momentum shifts
  • Live total (Over/Under)
    • If the game starts slow, the total might drop from 48.5 to 42.5
    • You can bet the Over if you expect more scoring in the second half
  • Live moneyline
    • Odds on the trailing team lengthen the longer they’re behind
    • Example: Bet +250 on the Bengals to come back from a 14–3 deficit when they were +105 on the pregame moneyline
  • Next play / drive props
    • Will the next play be a run or pass?
    • Will the next drive end in a touchdown?
    • Who’ll score the next touchdown?

Strategy tips

  • Watch momentum: Injury, weather, or defensive adjustments can shift game flow
  • Shop around: Different sportsbooks may offer very different live lines depending on how their oddsmakers are reacting to the game, and where they faced a higher liability based on the pregame handle
  • Use delays wisely: Streaming delays can hurt - bet early or during timeouts if possible
  • Bet with context: Don’t chase value without understanding the matchup

How we make our NFL picks & predictions

Our No. 1 focus at Sportsbook Review is always on price shopping and finding you the best betting line and odds for each pick from our best NFL betting sites. Why should you pay more (bet shorter odds) when you can fetch a greater profit at a different sportsbook, all while needing the exact same outcome on your bet?

This is the most important part of the process for any NFL game picks, player props, and futures bets. To be a winning bettor over the long term, you simply can’t be leaving money on the table by betting shorter odds when better numbers are out there.

However, this step typically follows our experts' analysis of matchups using advanced statistics, as well as player and team performance, to determine their best bets in any given betting market. Following along with snap counts, red-zone usage, targets, and more is essential to successful NFL player prop betting. Certain matchups favor running backs over wide receivers, or slot receivers over wideouts, and we always look to who’s best equipped for success in those matchups when starting our game picks and player props.

We caution against putting too much emphasis on injuries, weather, or any narrative or news-based factor. The sportsbooks are almost always ahead of this when it comes to setting and adjusting their lines. Bettors don’t have an edge just because Patrick Mahomes won’t be playing against the Broncos on Sunday. That’s already been baked into the lines. To help with that, we look at the opening lines each week for the following week’s slate of games, and we track that movement multiple times after the lines open on the previous Wednesday. This can help you get closing line value (CLV) if the line moves too far in either direction from what oddsmakers initially made it. These early lines can help protect you from overreacting to any single wins or losses. Trust the oddsmakers.

It’s important to balance betting on favorites, underdogs, and long shots. Favorites come with shorter odds for a reason, but they don’t always win. It’s equally important to know that longer odds represent a lower probability of a winning bet. Keep a level head when assessing the weekly lines and remove personal bias from your handicapping. The general public often overreacts to any sort of injury or weather implications. Know when to be conservative and when to bet an Under or the underdog on an inflated total or spread.

Diversify your betting portfolio, manage your bankroll, and track your results.

Why trust our experts?

Sportsbook Review has been around for more than 20 years, and is a trusted source of betting picks as well as honest reviews of our best sports betting sites.

We carefully match our betting experts to the sports and topics they’re most passionate about to recommend picks they’re betting themselves. Our 1-to-5-star confidence rating is based on the matchup, their research, and the implied probability of the odds. It’s rare to see a 5-star pick on touchdown predictions, as well as futures bets, due to the inherent nature of those betting markets and the lower implied probability of the longer odds.

You’ll see many of our NFL betting experts covering the same teams or offering picks on the same markets each week as they focus on their specialties to offer trusted advice.

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