NFL Odds Week 8: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends For Every Game

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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NFL Odds Week 8

NFL odds for Week 8 feature no teams on bye weeks, so there's no shortage of games to bet on. But good games? Well, there's a dearth of those. The Cincinnati Bengals vs. San Francisco 49ers clash might carry the day Sunday.

Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL odds Week 8 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for every game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on NFL Week 8 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

NFL Odds for Every Game of NFL Week 8

Las Vegas Raiders vs Detroit Lions Odds

• Opening point spread: Lions -7
• Opening moneyline: Lions -400/Raiders +300
• Opening total: Over/Under 45 points scored
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Monday (ABC/ESPN)

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: Less than four hours before kickoff, the Lions are laying 7 points at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience. Detroit opened -7.5 and stretched to -9.5 last Monday, but spent most of the week toggling between -8 and -7.5.

This morning, the Lions dipped to -7, then hit -6.5 a couple times this afternoon. Still, spread tickets are running almost 5/1 and spread money nearly 6/1 on Detroit.

"We have an interesting mix of liabilities for Monday Night Football," PointsBet trader Will Radice said. "We have significant liability on Raiders moneyline, as bettors are hoping Jimmy Garoppolo's return can boost them to a win. However, we also have liability on Lions spread.

"So some bettors are eyeing a bounce-back from the Lions, after a poor performance vs. the Ravens last week."

PointsBet's total opened at 44.5 and slowly but surely climbed to 47 by this morning, with several stops along the way. It's since receded to 46, with 57% of tickets/71% of money on the Over.

The most popular player prop for tonight's game, by ticket count: Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs Anytime Touchdown. Gibbs is the -190 favorite.

UPDATE 4:30 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: PointsBet opened the Lions -7.5 and, even in the wake of a blowout loss, bettors pushed Detroit out to -9.5 by Monday night. But the line has since receded, to Lions -8.5 late Monday night, then -8 Tuesday afternoon.

It's all Lions on the spread, at 86% of early tickets/92% of early cash.

“Once again, the main focus for a Raiders game is going to be the status of Jimmy Garoppolo," Meenan said. "With this line opening at 7.5 in favor of Detroit, and since moving out to -8 and even -9.5 at one stage Tuesday, the expectation is that the Raiders are once again going to be rolling with a backup QB. All of the early public action is coming in favor of the Lions here, with fans hoping that they bounce back in style.

"The Lions were massacred by the Ravens last week, especially in the passing game. This is definitely a factor in bringing the total up from 44.5 to 46.5."

Indeed, the total got to 45.5 by Tuesday, then early this afternoon advanced to 46 and 46.5.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Public darling Detroit finally cooled off, after a scorching-hot 13-3 SU/14-2 ATS run dating to last October. The Lions (5-2 SU and ATS) ran into a buzzsaw in Baltimore, losing 38-6 as 3-point 'dogs.

Las Vegas (3-4 SU and ATS) saw its modest two-game SU and ATS upswing end in embarrassing fashion. Facing total-unknown QB Tyler Bagent, the Raiders got rolled 30-12 as 2.5-point road favorites.

Raiders-Lions is already on the move in The SuperBook's NFL odds Week 8 market.

"It's been one-way traffic on the Lions, and we are up to 7.5 on the spread," Degnon said. "I don't expect this to change, as Detroit is a very public team this year. And even though they got blown out in Week 7, so did the Raiders.

"The Lions will be the last leg of many parlays, so I anticipate needing Vegas to pull the upset Monday night."

Degnon also noted some small early bets on the Under, but nothing to move the number off 45.

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Chicago Bears vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds

• Opening point spread: Chargers -8.5
• Opening moneyline: Chargers -450/Bears +350
• Opening total: Over/Under 44 points scored
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday (NBC)

UPDATE 7:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: As kickoff approaches, the Chargers are 9.5-point favorites at BetMGM, matching the opening line. In between, the Chargers dipped to -8.5 on Monday and Wednesday, then briefly got to -10 this morning.

That said, the Bears are drawing 61% of spread tickets/51% of spread money. And no surprise, bettors are taking plus-money on the moneyline, with Chicago landing 84% of tickets/81% of cash.

BetMGM opened the total at 44.5, reached 46.5 by Monday, then didn't move again until receding to 46 this morning. The Under is netting 55% of tickets/59% of dollars.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: In the Sunday nighter, Los Angeles bounced between -9.5 and -8.5 twice through midweek. The line has been stable at Chargers -8.5 since Wednesday evening. But underdog Chicago is the early spread play, with tickets 3/1 and money 2/1 on the Bears.

The total went from 44.5 to 45.5 to 46.5, all by late Monday morning. It remains 46.5, with 52% of tickets on the Under/64% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Chicago got its second win and cover in three weeks, and did so in blowout fashion with an unknown quarterback. The Bears (2-5 SU/2-4-1 ATS), behind Tyler Bagent, rolled to a 30-12 win getting 2.5 points against visiting Las Vegas.

Los Angeles (2-4 SU and ATS) needs to get moving if it hopes to return to the postseason. In Week 7, the Chargers trailed K.C. 24-17 at half, then got shut out in the second half of a 31-17 loss as 5.5-point road underdogs.

"There are a couple more tickets on Chicago, but the spread has gone up half a point to Chargers -9 with the market," Degnon said. "We've also taken some bets on the Over and are up to 44.5 now."

Later this evening, the Chargers returned to the -8.5 opener.

Cleveland Browns vs Seattle Seahawks Odds

• Opening point spread: Seahawks -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Seahawks -150/Browns +130
• Opening total: Over/Under 41 points scored
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: TwinSpires Sportsbook opened Seattle -3 in its NFL odds Week 8 market. The Seahawks made a stop at -3.5 on the way to the current -4. Seattle is netting 55% of tickets/61% of money on the spread.

The total opened at 40.5, then fell to 39.5 and 38.5. The Under is seeing 53% of tickets/70% of money.

Baltimore is out to -9.5 from a -8.5 opener at TwinSpires. Ticket count is almost 2/1 and money 3/1 on the Ravens.

"The bulk of the action is coming in on the Ravens. We need one of the Ravens, Eagles or Chiefs to lose," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Browns QB Deshaun Watson (shoulder) is definitely out this week. BetMGM opened the Seahawks -2.5 and topped out at -4 Thursday afternoon, then backtracked to -3.5 Thursday night.

Spread tickets are running 2/1 and spread money 3/1 on Seattle.

The total dipped from 40.5 to 38 by Wednesday, with multiple stops along the way. Ticket count is 2/1 and money 2.5/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Despite Deshaun Watson getting injured again, this time in the first quarter, Cleveland once again found a way to win. With perhaps a little officiating assistance.

The Browns (4-2 SU/3-3 ATS) went back-and-forth with Indianapolis the whole game. After giving up 75-yard TD reception with 5:38 remaining, Cleveland trailed 38-33. But P.J. led a game-winning touchdown drive, aided by a questionable pass-interference call.

The Browns won 39-38, failing to cover as 3.5-point road favorites.

Seattle (4-2 SU and ATS) did just enough to get a Week 7 win and cover. The Seahawks were laying 9 points at home vs. Arizona and won 20-10.

"Seattle has taken most of the action, but we are still sitting at -2.5," Degnon said. "Watson is expected to play in Week 8, but I think the Seahawks will still be the more popular said."

Degnon noted some early Under action pushed the total down a half-point to 40.5.

Cincinnati Bengals vs San Francisco 49ers Odds

• Opening point spread: 49ers -5.5
• Opening moneyline: 49ers -250/Bengals +300
• Opening total: Over/Under 45.5 points scored
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: With Brock Purdy expected to go, the 49ers are 4-point home favorites at TwinSpires Sportsbook, as kickoff approaches. That said, the Bengals are taking 59% of spread tickets/63% of money on the spread.

"A mix of sharp and public play on the Bengals. We'll need the 49ers to end their losing streak," Lucas said.

The total fell from 46 to 43.5, with multiple stops along the way, and it's now at 44. The Over is landing 52% of tickets, while 64% of cash is on the Under.

UPDATE 4 P.M ET WEDNESDAY: This game literally just got a huge jolt, with news in the past 30 minutes of Niners QB Brock Purdy being in concussion protocol. PointsBet reacted swiftly, dropping San Francisco straight from -5.5 to -3.5, then going to -3 (-120) and -3 (-115).

Even before that news broke, opinion was split on this game. The Bengals were drawing 58% of spread bets, while 61% of spread dollars were on the 49ers. San Francisco opened -6 and toggled between -6 and -5.5 a couple times before the Purdy news.

"The Bengals continue to be a mystery for any oddsmaker or handicapper, as their star-studded offense continues to labor its way through the season," Meenan said. "The betting market appeared to give the Bengals the benefit of the doubt through the first few weeks. However, apart from a big day from Ja'Marr Chase against the leaky Cardinals defense, this offense has looked really out of sorts, scraping past Seattle before the bye week.

"Meanwhile, the Niners have crashed back to earth after losing to the Vikings on Monday Night Football, and Brock Purdy finally looks human."

Meenan noted public bettors were on San Fran at -5.5. But things are in limbo at the moment, until there's more clarity on Purdy's status.

PointsBet's total fell from 46 to 45 Tuesday, then this afternoon went to 44 and 43.5 on the Purdy news.

UPDATE 2 P.M. ET TUESDAY: The Niners (5-2 SU and ATS) dropped their second straight game, losing the Monday nighter at Minnesota 22-17 as 7-point road favorites. In response this morning, The SuperBook moved to San Fran -5 vs. Cincinnati, though the number returned to -5.5 three hours later.

The total fell a half-point to 45 this morning.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: San Francisco (5-1 SU and ATS) still has its Week 7 game to play. The Niners travel to Minnesota for the Monday night game.

Cincinnati (3-3 SU/2-3-1 ATS) is coming off its bye week. The Bengals fended off Seattle 17-13 in Week 6, cashing as 3-point home faves.

The spread and total are stable tonight in The SuperBook's NFL odds Week 8 market.

"Both sides have taken smaller bets, but nothing significant yet," Degnon said. "How the Niners look Monday against the Vikings will help dictate which side draws more interest from the public. Although San Fran at home will be a popular parlay leg all year."

Kansas City Chiefs vs Denver Broncos Odds

• Opening point spread: Chiefs -8.5
• Opening moneyline: Chiefs -400/Broncos +300
• Opening total: Over/Under 45.5 points scored
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Kansas City hit TwinSpires' odds board as 8.5-point chalk and made a stop at -8 on the way to the current -7. The Chiefs are drawing 71% of spread bets/58% of spread money.

"Sharp play on Denver +8.5. K.C. is the most popular teaser side of the day for us. Broncos outright would lock in a winning day."

The total nudged form 46 to 45.5, with 67% of bets/54% of cash on the Over. Lucas said there was sharp play on Under 46.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Chiefs are actually down to -7 (-115) at BetMGM, reaching that point Thursday night after opening -8.5 Sunday. That said, spread tickets and money are still in the 3/1 range on Kansas City.

The total actually climbed from 45.5 to 46 Tuesday, then 47 Wednesday, despite snow expected Saturday/Sunday pregame in Denver, and temperatures in the high 20s. The Over is taking 67% of early tickets/61% of early money.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Kansas City notched a solid 31-17 victory over the L.A. Chargers laying 5.5 points at home in Week 7. The Chiefs led 24-17 and held L.A. scoreless in the second half.

Now, K.C. meets Denver for the second time in three weeks, having beaten the Broncos 19-8 as 10.5-point Week 6 home faves.

Denver (2-5 SU/1-5-1 ATS) finally covered for the first time this season – barely. The Packers-Broncos spread jumped the fence shortly before kickoff, moving to Denver -1. The Broncos got a late field goal to beat Green Bay 19-17.

Baltimore Ravens vs Arizona Cardinals Odds

• Opening point spread: Ravens -8
• Opening moneyline: Ravens -425/Cardinals +325
• Opening total: Over/Under 44 points scored
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Baltimore is out to -9.5 from a -8.5 opener at TwinSpires. Ticket count is almost 2/1 and money 3/1 on the Ravens.

"The bulk of the action is coming in on the Ravens. We need one of the Ravens, Eagles or Chiefs to lose," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

The total is down a tick from 45 to 44.5, with 52% of tickets/58% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This matchup has seen just one move this week at BetMGM, from Ravens -8.5 to -9.5 Thursday. Spread ticket count and money count are 2/1-plus on Baltimore.

The total toggled from 44.5 (Under -115) to 44 Monday, then went to 44.5 Wednesday. The Under is nabbing 70% of bets, but 81% of money is on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Baltimore has a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde complex this season, but certainly looked like the good doctor in Week 7. The Ravens (5-2 SU and ATS) hammered red-hot Detroit 38-6 laying 3 points at home.

Arizona (1-6 SU/3-4 ATS) is on an 0-4 SU and ATS skid. In Week 7, the Cards lost to Seattle 20-10 catching 9 points on the road.

Baltimore is already up a half-point to -8.5 in The SuperBook's NFL odds Week 8 market.

Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Commanders Odds

• Opening point spread: Eagles -6
• Opening moneyline: Eagles -300/Commanders +240
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: As was the case Friday (see below update), Philly is -7 at BetMGM, and betting is similar, as well. Spread tickets are 2/1-plus and spread money 3/1 on the Eagles.

The total nudged from 43.5 to 43 this morning, after opening 45 and spending almost all week at 43.5. The Under is seeing 53% of tickets/61% of money.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Eagles landed on BetMGM's NFL Week 9 odds board at -6.5 and stuck there until Thursday, adjusting to -6.5 (-115), then advancing to -7. Early spread tickets and money are both running 3/1 on Philly.

The total fell from 45 to 44.5 to 43.5, all on Monday. Ticket count is 2/1 and money a hefty 8/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Philadelphia (6-1 SU and ATS) rebounded nicely from its first loss of the season. Playing Sunday night, the Eagles notched a 31-17 victory giving 3 points against a solid Miami outfit.

Washington (3-4 SU and ATS) could only put one score on the board in Week 7, losing 14-7 as a 3-point road favorite against the New York Giants. The Commanders drove the ball to the New York 7 in the last two minutes, but turned it over on downs.

"Not a ton of action yet, as this game is off the board with the Eagles playing on Sunday Night Football," Degnon said tonight. "However, with how bad Washington looked in Week 7 against the Giants, I expect the Eagles to get the majority of the handle in this one."

Eagles-Commanders will go back on The SuperBook's NFL Week 8 odds board Monday morning.

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Pittsburgh Steelers Odds

• Opening point spread: Pick
• Opening moneyline: Jaguars -130/Steelers +110
• Opening total: Over/Under 41 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Jacksonville fell from -2.5 to -1.5 (-115) at BetMGM late Friday afternoon. But the Jags are now back out to -2.5 (-105). Jacksonville is getting 59% of spread tickets/65% of spread money.

As was the case Friday (see below update), the total is at 41. The Under is getting a modest majority 57% of bets, but that's translating into 90% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Jags advanced from -1.5 to -2.5 (-120) by Monday night at BetMGM, then got to -3 (-105) for a few hours Thursday. Jacksonville then nudged down to -2.5 (-115). It's two-way spread play, with 52% of tickets on the Jaguars/56% of money on the Steelers.

BetMGM's total opened at 41.5, bottomed out at 40.5 (Over -115) Monday and peaked at 42 Tuesday. It's been at 41 since Thursday morning, with tickets 2/1 and money 4/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: This is another line on the move early in the week at PointsBet. Jacksonville opened -1 and stretched to -3 by Monday evening, then spent most of the past two days at various iterations of -2.5.

The Jags are now -2.5 (-115), with early spread tickets and dollars in the 3/1 range on Jacksonville.

"The Steelers have been an anomaly in the betting market to date. And in the eyes of the market, the only thing that Pittsburgh can get right is adding to its W column," Meenan said. "The Steelers' gritty fourth-quarter performances have them well in the running for the playoffs, yet they will go into another game as home underdogs. The Jags opened at 1-point favorites here, and sharp movement has gone with the road favorites.

"The public money has also followed the Jags. However, this isn’t anything new for the Steelers. And with the total hovering around the key figure of 42, I would expect another closely fought, gritty AFC matchup.”

PointsBet opened the total at 41.5 and briefly fell back to 40.5 Monday morning. But the number then went to 41/41.5/42 within an hour, and it remains at 42 this afternoon. Ticket count is approaching 2/1 and money 6/1-plus on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Jacksonville (5-2 SU and ATS) has won four in a row on the field and against the oddsmakers. In the Week 7 Thursday nighter, the Jags blew a 24-9 second-half lead, allowing New Orleans to tie it at 24 midway through the fourth quarter.

But a gritty and banged-up Trevor Lawrence led a late TD drive to give Jacksonville a 31-24 victory catching 2.5 points on the road.

Somehow, Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU and ATS. The Steelers were getting 3.5 points at the L.A. Rams in Week 7 and put up two fourth-quarter TDs to win 24-17.

Jacksonville is already on the move on The SuperBook's NFL Week 8 odds board.

"It's been all Jags and Over," Degnon said, noting the line moved from pick to Jaguars -1.5. "Both teams are coming off impressive Week 7 performances. I think as the week progresses, the action will balance out." 

Los Angeles Rams vs Dallas Cowboys Odds

• Opening point spread: Cowboys -6
• Opening moneyline: Cowboys -280/Rams +230
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Dallas is up a half-point since Friday at BetMGM (see below update), moving from -6.5 to -7 Saturday. But it remains two-way spread play, with 54% of tickets/53% of cash on the Cowboys.

On the moneyline, however, tickets are 2/1 and money 3/1 on underdog Los Angeles, currently +260.

The total remains painted to 45.5 at BetMGM, with 59% of tickets on the Under and money running almost dead even.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Dallas fell from -6 to -5.5 early Monday morning at BetMGM, then bounced up to -6.5 late Monday morning. There's been no movement since, with the Cowboys netting 55% of spread bets/57% of spread dollars.

The total is nailed to 45.5 at BetMGM, with no movement all week. Tickets and money are just shy of 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Los Angeles hasn't won two in a row SU since Weeks 2 and 3 of last season, a trend that continued in Week 7. The Rams closed as 3.5-point home favorites against Pittsburgh and lost 24-17, giving up the game's final 14 points.

Dallas (4-2 SU and ATS) is fresh off its bye week, after a much-needed Week 6 win. The Cowboys, laying 1.5 points at the L.A. Chargers, eked out a 20-17 victory on a field goal with 2:19 remaining.

"We've taken some sprinkles on the Rams +6, as well as the Over," Degnon said. "The spread should see money on both sides, but I think the Cowboys will be tied to parlays and teasers. I expect the best outcome for the book to be a low-scoring Rams victory."

The spread is stable tonight at Cowboys -6. And despite some early Over play, the total nudged down from 46.5 to 46.

Minnesota Vikings vs Green Bay Packers Odds

• Opening point spread: Packers -1.5
• Opening moneyline: Packers -125/Vikings +105
• Opening total: Over/Under 43 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Green Bay opened -1.5 and got to -2.5 (-105) Monday in BetMGM's NFL odds Week 8 market. But Tuesday, the line jumped the fence to Vikings -1, and the Vikes went to -1.5 Thursday.

On Saturday, Minnesota inched to -1, where they remain now. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 2/1 on the Vikes.

The total made its way down from 43.5 to 41.5 by Thursday, went to 42 a few hours later, then Saturday returned to 41.5. Ticket count is almost 2/1 on the Under, but money is almost 2/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: In the aftermath of Minnesota's surprising win over San Francisco on Monday night, PointsBet had this game a pick 'em Tuesday. But the line moved to Vikings -1 shortly thereafter and briefly got to -1.5 late Tuesday night.

The Vikes are now -1 again while attracting 82% of early bets and 59% of early money.

"The Packers struggled against a Denver defense that was awful prior to last week," Meenan said. "The public money has come for the Vikings to win here. This is a line that I expect could move further later in the week, in what is a huge matchup for both teams’ playoff hopes.”

The total is painted to 43, with no movement this week. The Under is seeing 55% of bets/53% of dollars.

UPDATE 5:30 P.M. ET TUESDAY: Minnesota (3-4 SU/3-3-1 ATS) got on track with a Week 7 Monday night win over San Francisco. The Vikings closed as 7-point home underdogs and held on for a 22-17 outright win.

The SuperBook opened Packers -1.5 Sunday evening and went to Green Bay -2.5 Monday afternoon. But in the wake of the Vikings' win, this line reverted to pick 'em this morning.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Green Bay (2-4 SU/3-3 ATS) is on a three-game SU and ATS slide. In Week 7, the Packers were 1.5-point road pups against an also-struggling Denver unit and lost on a late field goal, 19-17.

Minnesota (2-4 SU/2-3-1 ATS) looks nothing like a team that made the playoffs last year. The Vikings still have Week 7 work to do, hosting San Francisco on Monday night.

Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers Odds

• Opening point spread: Texans -3
• Opening moneyline: Texans -150/Panthers +130
• Opening total: Over/Under 41.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 11 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Caesars Sports has spent all week bouncing between Texans -3 and -3.5, at various juice. Houston is now -3.5 (even) while attracting 71% of spread bets/63% of spread money.

The total opened at 41.5, peaked at 43.5 Wednesday and nudged down to 43 this morning. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Houston toggled between -3 and -3.5, at various juice, a couple times during the week at BetMGM. The Texans are now -3.5 (-105), with ticket count almost even, but 68% of cash on the home underdog Panthers.

BetMGM's total made its way from 41.5 to 43.5 by Wednesday. Early ticket count is 4/1 and early money 2/1-plus on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: It's a matchup of the top two players selected in the 2023 NFL Draft: Panthers QB Bryce Young (No. 1) vs. Texans QB C.J. Stroud (No. 2).

Houston (3-3 SU/4-2 ATS) won three of its last four on the field and is on a four-game spread-covering run. The Texans had a bye in Week 7, after beating New Orleans 20-13 as 2.5-point home underdogs.

Carolina has fared much worse, still seeking its first win or cover at 0-6 SU/0-5-1 ATS. The Panthers are also coming off a bye. In Week 6, Young and Co. surprisingly darted to a 14-0 lead at Miami. But Carolina then allowed 35 straight points in a 42-21 loss as a 14-point road pup.

New York Jets vs New York Giants Odds

• Opening point spread: Jets -3
• Opening moneyline: Jets -155/Giants +135
• Opening total: Over/Under 35.5 points scored
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UPDATE 11 A.M. ET SUNDAY: The Jets haven't moved off -3 all week in Caesars Sports' NFL odds Week 8 market. But the juice has shuffled around, from flat to -115 to even, and the Jets are now -3 (-120).

Spread ticket count is just shy of 2/1 and spread money 3/1 on the Jets.

The total opened at 36, went to 36.5 Monday, fell to 35.5 Friday and 35 Saturday. This morning, it's down to 34.5, with rain expected this afternoon in the area. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: In the battle of MetLife Stadium roommates, the Jets have been at various iterations of -3 most of the week, save for about 22 hours Tuesday/Wednesday at -2.5 (-115). Gang Green is currently -3 (-105) while taking 55% of early spread bets, but 62% of early spread cash is on the Giants.

The total went from 35.5 to 36.5 Monday, then returned to 35.5 this afternoon. The Over is seeing 63% of bets, and 56% of money is on the Under.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Surprisingly, the Jets are 3-3 SU/4-2 ATS despite losing Aaron Rodgers on its first possession of the regular season. Prior to a Week 7 bye, Gang Green notched an upset of Philadelphia, winning 20-14 as a 6.5-point home 'dog.

Meanwhile, the Giants (2-5 SU and ATS) snapped a four-game SU skid while cashing for the second straight week. Big Blue held off Washington 14-7 as a 3-point home underdog.

Tonight brought only a juice adjustment in The SuperBook's NFL odds Week 8 market. The Jets adjusted from -3 to -3 (-120).

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins Odds

• Opening point spread: Dolphins -11.5
• Opening moneyline: Dolphins -550/Patriots +400
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 11 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Miami hit Caesars Sports' NFL Week 9 odds board as 11.5-point chalk last Sunday. By Monday afternoon, the Dolphins were down to -9.5. Wednesday brought a brief rise to -10, then the number toggled between -9.5 and -9 until going to Miami -8.5 Saturday afternoon.

The Dolphins are now -8, with ticket count 3/1 Miami, but money 2/1 New England.

The total spent most of the week bouncing between 47 and 46.5, save for a few hours at 46 Thursday. It's now 46.5. Current Caesars splits aren't available.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Miami receded from -10.5 to -10 and -9.5 at BetMGM, all on Monday. There's been no movement since, with 62% of spread tickets/64% of spread dollars on New England.

The total opened at 46.5 (Over -115), made a couple trips to 47 this week and hit a low point Thursday morning of 46. It's now 47, with 78% of tickets/88% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: New England notched an upset of Buffalo in Week 7. The Patriots led 13-3 at halftime, but ultimately let the Bills back in and trailed 25-22 with 1:58 remaining. However, Mac Jones then led a TD drive, giving the Pats a 29-25 victory as 7.5-point home pups.

Miami (5-2 SU and ATS) found the role of road underdog again not to its liking. In the Week 7 Sunday nighter, the Dolphins fell to Philadelphia 31-17 getting 3 points. In Week 4, Miami got rolled 48-20 catching 3 points at Buffalo.

Atlanta Falcons vs Tennessee Titans Odds

• Opening point spread: Falcons -2
• Opening moneyline: Falcons -120/Titans +100
• Opening total: Over/Under 37 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM initially backed up from Atlanta -1.5 to -1, then stretched out to -2.5 by Monday night. The Falcons got to -3 Wednesday and receded to -2.5 Thursday. Atlanta is seeing 55% of early spread tickets and 62% of early spread money.

The total dropped from 37.5 to a tidy 35.5 by Wednesday, with stops at 36.5/36 along the way. Ticket count is 2/1 and money 3/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Atlanta (4-3 SU/2-5 ATS) moved back above .500 while snapping a five-game point-spread purge in Week 7. The Falcons went to Tampa Bay as 3-point 'dogs and exited with a 16-13 victory on a final-seconds field goal.

Tennessee, coming off its bye, is on a 1-3 SU and ATS slide. In Week 6, the Titans lost 24-16 getting 5.5 points at home vs. Baltimore.

The SuperBook moved the Falcons from -2 to -1.5 tonight.

New Orleans Saints vs Indianapolis Colts Odds

• Opening point spread: Pick
• Opening moneyline: Colts -120/Saints +100
• Opening total: Over/Under 42 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET FRIDAY: This number made the modest fence jump at BetMGM, opening at Colts -1.5 and flipping to Saints -1 (-105) by Wednesday. It's now at Saints -1 flat on two-way play with a lean toward Indy, at 56% of bets/52% of dollars.

The total advanced from 41.5 to 42.5/43.5, all on Monday, and it remains 43.5 this afternoon. Ticket count is 2/1 and money 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Indianapolis was dealt a difficult loss against Cleveland, which was aided by at least one questionable penalty. In an unexpected shootout, the Colts (3-4 SU/4-3 ATS) took a 38-33 lead on a Michael Pittman 75-yard TD reception with 5:38 remaining.

But Indy gave up a TD with 15 seconds left, falling 39-38 as a 3.5-point home pup. A pass-interference call proved key to the Browns' score.

New Orleans rallied from a 24-9 second-half deficit, but didn't have enough to overcome Jacksonville. The Saints (3-4 SU/1-5-1 ATS) lost 31-24 as 2.5-point home favorites on Thursday night.

This line moved from pick to Colts -1 tonight at The SuperBook.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Buffalo Bills Odds

• Opening point spread: Bills -7.5
• Opening moneyline: Bills -400/Buccaneers +300
• Opening total: Over/Under 43 points scored
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday (Prime)

UPDATE 7:45 P.M. ET THURSDAY: Thirty minutes before kickoff, the Bills are laying 10 points at BetMGM. Buffalo opened -7.5 Sunday and steadily climbed throughout the week, first reaching -10 this morning.

Over the past hour or so, the line has toggled between Bills -10 and -9.5 (-115). Spread ticket count is almost dead even, while 64% of spread money is on Buffalo. On the moneyline, ticket count is 2/1 on the underdog Bucs, but money is 2.5/1 on the Bills.

And assuredly, a lot of moneyline parlays/teasers are leading off this week with Buffalo.

"Bucs outright would be a dream. Covering would be good enough," BetMGM trader Seamus Magee said.

The total dipped from 42.5 to 41.5 briefly Monday, then rebounded to 43.5 by this morning. As game time nears, it's at 43, with 63% of tickets/61% of money on the Over. Magee said the total is not a big decision.

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: This number has bounced up and down at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience. The downward move is due in part to public bettors' reticence after the Bills lost to New England. The upward move is in part due to Bucs QB Baker Mayfield dealing with a knee issue, though it appears he'll play.

Buffalo opened -8, quickly dipped to -7.5 Sunday night, then went to -7 (-115) Monday afternoon. But the number rebounded in a hurry to Bills -8.5 Monday night, and it's still there now. Buffalo is taking a modest majority 56% of spread bets/54% of spread money.

"The Bills defense really showed its injury struggles, and there’s no doubt that the losses of Tre’ White, Matt Milano, DaQuan Jones and Ed Oliver will continue to be felt this week," PointsBet trader Jack Meenan said. "There is about equal money from the public on both sides with PointsBet heading into Thursday Night Football, which might show some apprehension from bettors after being stung by the Bills last week."

Meenan also noted props on Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid are popular. Kincaid had eight catches for 75 yards in the loss to New England. Further, starting tight end Dawson Knox is out indefinitely as he has wrist surgery.

On the total, PointsBet opened at 42.5, dipped to 41 Monday morning, then climbed to 43 by this afternoon, with multiple stops along the way. Early tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: As the season approaches the midway mark, the Bills are falling short of expectations. In Week 7, Buffalo was 7.5-point chalk at New England and lost outright 29-25.

The Bills (4-3 SU/3-4 ATS) rallied throughout the game and took a 25-22 lead on a TD with 1:58 remaining. But Buffalo let New England march for a TD in the waning seconds.

Tampa Bay (3-3 SU and ATS) is 1-3 SU and ATS in its last four games. Laying 3 points at home vs. Atlanta, the Bucs lost 16-13 on a final-seconds field goal.

Despite back-to-back subpar performances, the Bills opened 7.5 vs. the Bucs on The SuperBook's NFL Week 8 odds board. But the line is down from last week's lookahead of Buffalo -9.

"I think the tickets and money will slightly favor the Bills on straight bets," SuperBook senior risk supervisor Casey Degnon said. "Then once you add parlays and teasers to the equation, we'll be rooting for Tampa come Thursday night.

"Some smaller bets on the Over so far, but we are actually down half a point there to 42.5."

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Patrick Everson

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