Trying to figure out how many points will be scored in an NFL game is something that requires patience.
Sometimes games will leap out with how many likely points are due to be scored. Some, however, catch everyone off guard. Here’s a look at the over/under picks to make for week 10.
Seattle Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Seahawks vs. Buccaneers Predictions
Best Bet: Under 44.5 Points
The Buccaneers and Seahawks are two teams that will be eager to try and steal a win from the other. This match-up is especially important in Tampa Bay’s case.
The Buccaneers offense hasn’t produced much this season. Tampa Bay has the worst rushing attack in the league, only picking up 60.7 yards per game.
The Buccaneers defense, however, has also been excellent. Tampa Bay is fifth in the league by allowing 18.2 points per game. Seattle’s defense has struggled this season, but this will be a close game that may end up in the high 30s.
This game will also be played in Germany and players will be trying to get used to being in such a drastically different time zone.
Houston Texans at New York Giants
Texans vs. Giants Predictions
Best Bet: Under 39.5 Points
The Giants love to run the ball and keep the clock moving. New York’s passing game has been nearly non-existent thus far this season. The Giants defense has also been solid in helping to support the offense’s growth.
New York ranks ninth in the league by holding opponents to 19.6 points per game. The Giants also don’t score at will, as they are 22nd in the league by putting up 20.4 points per game. Houston has similarly struggled with quarterback Davis Mills.
The over is 1-6-1 in New York’s games this season. The Texans will have a hard time forcing New York to engage in a slugfest.
Detroit Lions at Chicago Bears
Lions vs. Bears Predictions
Best Bet: Over 48.5 Points
The Bears and Lions have both marched up-and-down the field in recent weeks. While the NFC North rivals likely won’t be ending up in the playoffs, they both often find themselves engaged in high-scoring contests. Chicago has seen the total go over the total in five of its nine games.
The Bears offense requires quarterback Justin Fields to be on the move. Chicago is first in the league in rushing, averaging 195.4 yards per game and last in passing yards. The Lions have seen the total go over in five of their eight games.
Dallas Cowboys at Green Bay Packers
Cowboys vs. Packers Predictions
Best Bet: Over 43.5 Points
The Cowboys offense will force Aaron Rodgers and the Packers to try and keep up. The over has gone 2-5-1 in Dallas’ games this season. Green Bay has seen the total go under in six of its nine games.
This game will feature two teams that want to pick up a win over an old conference rival.
Indianapolis Colts at Las Vegas Raiders
Colts vs. Raiders Predictions
Best Bet: Over 42.5 Points
The Raiders offense has been able to score in bunches when things are going well. Las Vegas should get plenty of opportunities to score when facing the Indianapolis Colts and quarterback Sam Ehlinger. This game will feature a few turnovers that allow the number to go over the total.