NFL Week 8 Opening Lines and Odds Comparison

Like every Monday, it’s time to analyze the opening lines for the upcoming week of the NFL season.

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We’re now heading into NFL week 8. There are 15 games scheduled this week, as only two teams (Chiefs and Chargers) are on a bye. The action starts on Thursday with the Buccaneers vs. Ravens.

NFL Week 7 Betting Recap

Let’s recap how NFL week 7 went. Favorites went 7-7 ATS in week 7. Five underdogs ended up winning straight-up, including the Commanders, Giants, Panthers, Seahawks and Bears.

The biggest upset was the Panthers (+13) defeating the Buccaneers (21-3).

Favorites are now 45-59-3 ATS this season. Underdogs are still cashing at a good rate.

The over/under record for week 7 was 7-7, which brings the season over/under record to 43-63-1. There were five teams that scored 10 or fewer points in week 7, so under bets will likely keep cashing.

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Analyzing NFL Week 8 Line Movement

We’re going to compare the opening lines to the current betting odds for every NFL week 8 game.

Baltimore Ravens vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Opening Spread: Buccaneers -3.5 / Current Spread: Ravens -1.5

Opening Total: 49 Points / Current Total: 45 Points

With the Bucs offensive struggles, it’s no wonder the Ravens are now favored and the total has dropped.

Denver Broncos vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

Opening Spread: Broncos -6.5 / Current Spread: Jaguars -3.5

Opening Total: 47 Points / Current Total: 39.5 Points

Even if Russell Wilson is back this week, the Jaguars are deserving favorites.

Carolina Panthers vs. Atlanta Falcons

Opening Spread: Falcons -1 / Current Spread: Falcons -6

Opening Total: 41 Points / Current Total: 42 Points

The Falcons spread is closing in on a touchdown, which could prove to be too much.

Chicago Bears vs. Dallas Cowboys

Opening Spread: Cowboys -7 / Current Spread: Cowboys -10.5

Opening Total: 43 Points / Current Total: 42.5 Points

Even with Dak Prescott back, should the Cowboys be favored by 10 points against anyone?

Miami Dolphins vs. Detroit Lions

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

Opening Total: 48.5 Points / Current Total: 50.5 Points

NFL bettors are expecting points to be scored in this match-up on Sunday.

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Arizona Cardinals vs. Minnesota Vikings

Opening Spread: Vikings -1 / Current Spread: Vikings -3.5

Opening Total: 47.5 Points / Current Total: 49 Points

The Vikings are now favored by more than a field goal at home. Don’t expect much more movement.

Las Vegas Raiders vs. New Orleans Saints

Opening Spread: Raiders -1 / Current Spread: Raiders -2

Opening Total: 44 Points / Current Total: 48 Points

These teams rank in the top 7 in scoring. This total could jump above 50 points before kick-off.

New England Patriots vs. New York Jets

Opening Spread: Patriots -1.5 / Current Spread: Patriots -2.5

Opening Total: 40 Points / Current Total: 41 Points

The Jets are on a four-game winning streak. If this game goes to Jets +3, lock it in.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Opening Spread: Eagles -3 / Current Spread: Eagles -11

Opening Total: 44 Points / Current Total: 43.5 Points

The undefeated Eagles are -11 favorites, but that might be a little high against a tough defense.

Tennessee Titans vs. Houston Texans

Opening Spread: Titans -4.5 / Current Spread: Titans -2

Opening Total: 41 Points / Current Total: 41 Points

The Titans have won four in a row after starting 0-2. Getting them below a FG seems like great value.

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Washington Commanders vs. Indianapolis Colts

Opening Spread: Colts -5 / Current Spread: Colts -4

Opening Total: 42.5 Points / Current Total: 41.5 Points

Washington has moved to Taylor Heinicke at QB and they just beat GB (23-21). They’re a live underdog.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams

Opening Spread: Rams -4.5 / Current Spread: 49ers -2

Opening Total: 49 Points / Current Total: 42 Points

With the Rams offense struggling and the 49ers defense playing great, bettors don’t expect a lot of points.

New York Giants vs. Seattle Seahawks

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

Opening Total: 43 Points / Current Total: 45.5 Points

This could be one of the top match-ups to watch for NFL week 8 on Sunday.

Green Bay Packers vs. Buffalo Bills

Opening Spread: Bills -4 / Current Spread: Bills -10.5

Opening Total: 52.5 Points / Current Total: 47.5 Points

Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are struggling. Will the Bills blow them out on Sunday Night Football?

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns

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

Opening Total: 47 Points / Current Total: 47.5 Points

The Bengals should be bigger favorites against a Browns team that has lost four games in a row.