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Week 5
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Odds current as of October 03, 2023
NFL Odds Week 5: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends For Every Game
NFL odds for Week 5 include a few interesting matchups, but none more notable than the Sunday Night Football showdown. The Dallas Cowboys travel to face the San Francisco 49ers, in a rematch of an NFC divisional playoff game last season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL odds Week 5 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for every game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on NFL Week 5 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates.
NFL Week 5 Opening Odds
Week 5 of the 2023 NFL regular season is offering up another 16 games, with the action beginning on Thursday October 5 and concluding on Monday October 9 with a Monday Night Football showdown.
Thursday, October 5
Chicago Bears at Washington Commanders (-5.5)
Sunday, October 8
Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-3.5)*
Houston Texans at Atlanta Falcons (-3.5)
Carolina Panthers at Detroit Lions (-7.5)
Tennessee Titans at Indianapolis Colts (-1)
New York Giants at Miami Dolphins (-9.5)
New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (-1.5)
Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) at Pittsburgh Steelers
Cincinnati Bengals (-7) at Arizona Cardinals
Philadelphia Eagles (-6) at Los Angeles Rams
New York Jets at Denver Broncos (-3)
Kansas City Chiefs (-6) at Minnesota Vikings
Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers (-3)
Monday, October 9
Green Bay Packers (-1) at Las Vegas Raiders
*Game in London, England
NFL BETTING ODDS RESOURCES
There are a bunch of ways you can bet on the NFL. Not only do you have the usual moneyline and point spread wagers, but you also have totals (over/under), props, first-half bets, second-half bets, and more.
No matter what you're looking for, we have it for you at VegasInsider. Take a look at the odds for every game this week above and also check out our other slew of NFL Odds pages below:
Monday Night Football Odds | Thursday Night Football Odds | Super Bowl 58 Promotions | Top NFL Betting Sites | NFL Player Props | NFL Parlays and Picks
Updated on: 2023-10-03
🏆 POPULAR SUPER BOWL LVIII MARKETS & OTHER NFL FUTURES
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- Most Valuable Player
- Rookie of the Year
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- Comeback Player
- Coach of the Year
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- NFC East Division Winner Odds
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- AFC South Division Winner Odds
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🧗 NFL INDIVIDUAL LEADERS ODDS
- Most Passing Yards
- Most Receiving Yards
- Most Rushing Yards
- Most Passing Touchdowns
- Most Receiving Touchdowns
Looking for more resources? Our expert Patrick Everson breaks down all you need to know in his Super Bowl Odds Report!
HOW TO BET ON THE NFL
Betting on the NFL can seem simple, but there are some nuances to be aware of. Make sure to check out our how to bet on football and how to bet on the Super Bowl pages for more in-depth information outside of the bet types listed below:
POINT SPREAD BETTING
Spread betting gets a bit more advanced than just "who's going to win", and requires you to have a solid knowledge of how a team might perform. For example, let's say Green Bay is listed as +3.5 (-110). That means that, in order for your bet to pay out on those -110 odds, the Packers need to either win the game or not lose by 4 points or more.
MONEY LINE BETTING
Whether you're betting the Super Bowl futures or betting on a team to win tonight's game, you're probably looking at a moneyline. This is typically a straightforward, "who's going to win" bet:
EXAMPLE: PHILADELPHIA (-130) TO WIN THE SUPER BOWL
Let's say the Eagles are listed as an 10/13 betting choice to win the Super Bowl. If you wager $100 on Philly to win Super Bowl LVII and they capture the championship, then you would win about $77 (10 ÷ 13 x 100). Your online betting account would then credit your account $177, which includes your win and stake ($100). However, if you're benefitting from a bonus betting credit, that doesn't count towards your stake, and you'll only receive your win.
TOTALS BETTING (OVER/UNDER)
If you're betting totals, and you're probably seeing a pattern here, you're betting on the total number of points scored. These bet types are pretty logically named, no? Anyway, if you're betting on a Packers v. Bears matchup and the total is set at over or under 48.5, that means that oddsmakers don't expect the cumulative score earned by both teams to exceed 48. If it does, and you bet the OVER, you get a payout. If it doesn't and you bet the UNDER, you get a payout.
PARLAY BETTING
Parlay betting is not for the feint of heart, as we've said: it requires you to string together anywhere from 3-12 (and sometimes more) bets for a bigger payout. The only trick? Every single leg has to hit, otherwise you lose it all.
We're also seeing one-game or single game parlays on the board lately, and that's in large part due to the advent of live betting:
PROP BETTING AND LIVE BETTING
Prop betting is a form of casual bet that doesn't really have to do with the outcome of a game. For example, you can have the more technical prop bets like "player to exceed X passing yards before the half" or "team to intercept before the quarter is finished". You can also have less technical bets like "color of Gatorade dumped on the coach", "will the mascot trip down the stairs today", or any number of novelty bets.
Throw in the fact that legal, online betting can be done from a mobile device, and live betting becomes possible: that's where you can place prop bets, including parlaying them together in single-game parlays, as the game is happening. Exciting times we live in!
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WHAT TEAMS CAN I BET ON?
VEGASINSIDER OPEN & CONSENSUS
NFL OPEN LINE
One of the best features on the NFL Vegas Odds is the Open Line. This numbers consists of the first betting line received from one of our preferred sportsbooks. The opening line varies depending on the sportsbook, but the figure provides a clear-cut rating as determined by the oddsmakers. If you’re betting on the NFL or any other sport, it’s a great idea to view the open line first.
VI CONSENSUS NFL LINE
The VegasInsider.com Consensus NFL Line is just as important as the Open Line and also a key resource on odds platform. The Consensus column could be called a “Median Line”, since it shows the most consistent number provided by the sportsbooks on VegasInsider.com. The consensus line will be the same as the open line but once the wagers start coming in, this number is often different than the openers.
NFL ODDS FAQ
WHY WOULD YOU BET ON NEGATIVE NFL ODDS?
Negative NFL odds indicate that the bet is the favorite, which would lead to a lower payout. Positive NFL odds indicate an underdog bet, leading to a higher payout. Sometimes, taking a bet on the favorite makes sense if you don't see a clear path for the underdog to upset the expected result.
HOW ARE NFL ODDS DETERMINED?
NFL odds are determined by professional oddsmakers employed by the top sportsbooks. Online betting odds usually reflect what is determined by oddsmakers at the nation's top casinos, many of which are in Las Vegas.
HOW DO I READ THE NFL ODDS?
Reading the NFL odds is simple. Whether you're looking at totals bets, props, moneylines, or spread betting, the negative number indicates the favorite (and a lower payout) and the positive number indicates the underdog (and a higher payout). When betting the spread, there are also smaller numbers indicating the point difference, and for totals, the total number of expected points.
WHO ARE THE FAVORITES TO WIN THE NFL?
The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl 57 and they openened as favorites to repeat and win Super Bowl 58.
Super Bowl 58 Opening Odds Top 5 Contenders
- Kansas City Chiefs +600
- Buffalo Bills +850
- Philadelphia Eagles +900
- Cincinnati Bengals +900
- San Francisco 49ers +900
- More...
HOW CAN I WIN BETTING ON THE NFL?
NFL betting is very involved and the lines are some of the most accurate in the market. As always, there's no guarantee for a winning strategy, but looking for value in less popular player props, underdogs with an improving record, and of course using the expert resources here at VegasInsider are a good start.
WHAT IS A POINT SPREAD IN NFL BETTING?
A point spread in NFL betting looks at the performance of a team regardless if they win or lose. A losing team can still win a point spread bet by "covering" the spread, and earning at least as many points as is set by the spread.