As the NFL charges into Week 8, bettors are meticulously studying the odds in search of edges and angles. With a jam-packed 16-game slate featuring every team in action, there are plenty of opportunities to capitalize on the lines. Let’s take a comprehensive look at the betting odds and matchups for each Week 8 clash.
TNF Spotlight: Vikings Slight Road Faves vs Rams
Week 8 kicks off with an NFC showdown as the Minnesota Vikings visit the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football. The Vikings opened as 3-point road favorites with a total of 46.5 points. Minnesota enters off a decisive win, while the reigning champion Rams aim to right the ship after consecutive losses.
The lookahead line had the Rams as slight home favorites, but their recent struggles coupled with Minnesota’s strong form caused this line to flip toward the Vikings.
a prominent Vegas bookmaker told sources
Early Sunday Slate
Sunday’s early window features several tight matchups. The Jets host the rival Patriots as 7-point home chalk, with New York surging and New England reeling. Elsewhere, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers look to fend off the upstart Jaguars as 4.5-point home favorites. And Lamar Jackson’s Ravens are hefty 9-point favorites against their AFC North foe Browns.
- Falcons -2.5 vs Buccaneers | Total: 46.5
- Dolphins -3 vs Cardinals | Total: 46.5
- Bengals -2.5 vs Eagles | Total: 47.5
Late Afternoon Fireworks
The late Sunday games are headlined by the Bills visiting the Seahawks as 3-point road favorites in a clash of top contenders. Meanwhile, the Chargers are 7-point home favorites against the Saints, and the Chiefs will try to overpower the Raiders as hefty 10-point home chalk.
| MATCHUP | SPREAD | TOTAL |
| Bills at Seahawks | BUF -3 | 47.5 |
| Saints at Chargers | LAC -7 | 39.5 |
| Chiefs vs Raiders | KC -10 | 41.5 |
Primetime Showdowns
Week 8 concludes with a pair of primetime tilts. On Sunday Night Football, the 49ers host the Cowboys as 4-point home favorites in a rivalry renewed. Then on Monday night, the Steelers welcome the Giants as 6.5-point home favorites with New York’s QB situation in flux.
The Cowboys-49ers line would likely be tighter if not for Dak Prescott’s ongoing injury issues. San Francisco fields one of the league’s top defenses, which should pose a stiff test for Dallas.
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As kickoff approaches, be sure to monitor the injury reports and betting percentages to see if the odds shift. Identifying the right spots to pounce can prove highly profitable. But as always, remember to bet responsibly and within your means. Enjoy the Week 8 action, and best of luck with your wagers!
