NFL Week 6 Opening Lines and Odds Comparison

We’re going to analyze NFL week 6 opening lines and compare them to the current betting odds.

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It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the sixth week of the NFL regular season. It won’t be long before we’re looking at the NFL playoffs picture to see who will earn a spot in the postseason.

NFL Week 5 Betting Recap

Before we get into the odds for week 6, let’s quickly recap what happened during week 5.

Favorites ended up going 6-9 ATS, bringing the season record for favorites to 31-44-3 ATS. There were five underdogs that won straight-up, including the Cowboys, Giants, Colts, Texans and Jets.

The over/under record for week 5 was 6-9. The over/under record this season is now 31-46-1.

We’ll update the data above tomorrow morning after the Raiders vs. Chiefs MNF match-up.

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Analyzing NFL Week 6 Line Movement

We’re going to look at the opening lines and current odds for every NFL week 6 game now.

Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears

Opening Spread: Bears -1 / Current Spread: Bears -1

Opening Total: 38.5 Points / Current Total: 38.5 Points

There has been no line movement yet for the Thursday Night Football game to kick-off week 6.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Opening Spread: 49ers -5.5 / Current Spread: 49ers -5.5

Opening Total: 43 Points / Current Total: 42.5 Points

Once the public starts betting the 49ers, this spread could end up hitting a touchdown by the weekend.

New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns

Opening Spread: Patriots -1.5 / Current Spread: Browns -3

Opening Total: 41.5 Points / Current Total: 42.5 Points

The Patriots opened as favorites, but the Browns are now favored by a FG at home.

New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers

Opening Spread: Packers -7.5 / Current Spread: Packers -7

Opening Total: 44 Points / Current Total: 46 Points

Both of these teams are 3-2. Should the Packers be favored by a touchdown even at home?

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts

Opening Spread: Colts -7 / Current Spread: Colts -2

Opening Total: 44 Points / Current Total: 42 Points

The Colts opened at -7, but this spread has been bet down in what’s essentially a toss-up.

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Miami Dolphins

Opening Spread: Dolphins -3 / Current Spread: Vikings -3

Opening Total: 46.5 Points / Current Total: 45.5 Points

The Dolphins opened at -3, but with QB Tua Tagovailoa injured, the Vikings are now favored.

Cincinnati Bengals vs. New Orleans Saints

Opening Spread: Bengals -1 / Current Spread: Bengals -1.5

Opening Total: 44 Points / Current Total: 43.5 Points

We don’t expect much line movement in this match-up. The Bengals spread may hit -2.5 by kick-off.

Baltimore Ravens vs. New York Giants

Opening Spread: Ravens -3.5 / Current Spread: Ravens -5

Opening Total: 43.5 Points / Current Total: 44 Points

The Ravens spread is increasing despite the Giants being 4-1 to start the season.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Opening Spread: Buccaneers -3.5 / Current Spread: Buccaneers -8

Opening Total: 44.5 Points / Current Total: 43.5 Points

Tampa Bay’s spread has jumped 4.5 points and they’re now favored by more than a touchdown.

Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams

Opening Spread: Rams -9 / Current Spread: Rams -11

Opening Total: 42 Points / Current Total: 41 Points

The Rams are huge favorites against the Panthers despite both teams struggling.

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Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks

Opening Spread: Cardinals -2.5 / Current Spread: Cardinals -3

Opening Total: 47 Points / Current Total: 51.5 Points

Bettors are expecting points in this match-up between two NFC West rivals.

Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs

Opening Spread: Bills -1.5 / Current Spread: Bills -2

Opening Total: 53.5 Points / Current Total: 53.5 Points

Don’t expect this spread to move much this week. The top two AFC teams will meet in a shootout.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Opening Spread: Eagles -1 / Current Spread: Eagles -5

Opening Total: 51 Points / Current Total: 42 Points

The Eagles have gone from -1 to -5, but the Cowboys have won four games in a row.

Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Opening Spread: Chargers -3 / Current Spread: Chargers -5.5

Opening Total: 47 Points / Current Total: 46 Points

Two AFC West teams meet on Monday Night Football and the bettors are banking on the Chargers.