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Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets – 1:00 pm ET
Didn’t last week show us that New York probably shouldn’t be favored against anyone? The Jets have a golden opportunity to pick up another win, as they host a winless Dolphins team at MetLife Stadium. Miami ended up moving the ball at will in that game, scoring 28 points and getting its first win of the year.
The Jets are now hoping to turn things around against a cold Raiders team, but this is a Vegas team that really isn’t that bad. In fact, the Raiders are No. 15 in the NFL in EPA/Play (0.019) this season, Kirk Cousins is Pro Football Focus’ No. 14 starter, and the team has the sport’s ultimate weapon in Brock Bowers. Maybe I’m oversimplifying things, but are we sure we can trust New York to slow down the passing game? The Jets are 24th in the NFL in Dropback EPA/Play Allowed (0.141) this season.
Naturally, much of what I just wrote can be applied to the Raiders. Las Vegas has been absolutely horrible on defense this season. However, it’s pretty clear that Klint Kubiak is a better head coach than Aaron Glenn. I also trust Cousins more than Geno Smith. In what could be a close game, that’s enough for me to take the plus-money odds.
Bet: Raiders ML (+105)
Minnesota Vikings at Detroit Lions – 1:00 pm ET
This sounds like a perfect matchup for TJ Hockenson. I know the Vikings passing game has been miserable this season, but the Lions play brings “The Greatest Show on Turf” to everyone. Detroit is especially bad against tight ends, ranking 32nd in TDs allowed, 32nd in receptions allowed, and 31st in aDOT allowed at the position. With that in mind, if Kyler Murray is comfortable seeing the line in this game, he should see Hockenson with plenty of green around him. That said, I’m picking Hockenson to finish with at least 38 receiving yards, and I’m also playing him to score a touchdown.
Bet: Hockenson Over 37.5 Receiving Yards (-117) & Hockenson Anytime TD (+285 – 0.5 units)
Additional Week 8 Best Bets
Panthers +4 (-110 – 1.5 units) and Panthers ML (+170 – 0.5 units) vs. Packers – Check out my Thursday Night Football Preview!
PARLAY: Browns Alt +8.5 vs. Steelers & Falcons Alt +8.5 vs. Buccaneers (-116 – 1.5 units)
Gunnar Helm Over 15.5 Receiving Yards (-114) vs. Bengals
Stefon Diggs 5+ Catches (+132), 6+ Catches (+295 – 0.5 units), 7+ Catches (+600 – 0.1 units) vs. Eagles – Check out my Sunday Night Football betting preview!
Week 7 Selections
Texans -9.5 (-122) vs. Giants
Browns ML (-120 – 2 units) vs. Titans
Bucky Irving Over 59.5 Rushing Yards (-122 – 1.5 units) and Anytime TD (+110 – 0.5 units)
Patriots +3 (-105 – 1.5 units), Patriots ML (+138 – 0.5 units), Drake Maye Over 1.5 Passing TDs (-115) vs. Bears
PARLAY: Vikings ML vs. Colts & Packers Alt +8.5 vs. Lions (-103 – 1.5 units)
Seahawks -2.5 (-115) vs. Chiefs
Eagles +5 (-110) and Eagles ML (+190 – 0.5 units) vs. Cowboys
2026 NFL Record: 40-39 (+9.20 units)