The first Sunday of the new NFL season has finally arrived! While we had a small appetizer on Thursday with the Bills and Rams kicking off the year, today it’s time for the main course, where we can sink our teeth into a smorgasbord of bets.
As we have done in the past, every week we collect the best picks and betting content from CBSSports.com and SportsLine and put them all in one place, so you can choose from the spread of our CBS Sports experts as well as additional feature content for every game, including play from the best SportsLine experts and the SportsLine projection model, our staff’s best bets, survivor picks and more.
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Giants at Titans
Time: Sunday, 4:25 PM ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (free trial) Open: Titans -6. Read also : Barnhart, Feamster inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2022.5 Current: Titans -5.5
Featured game | Tennessee Titans vs. New York Giants
“This week I support a ‘dog with no high expectations’ after a terrible year against a team that could miss the playoffs after winning the No. 1 seed last year: the New York Giants +5.5 at the Tennessee Titans.
“New coaches have historically performed well against the spread in Week 1, apart from a brutal stint in 2018-19, but instead of playing that blindly, I’m picking my spots with the new coaches who I believe are the best candidates for the long-term success stories And I certainly think the same about Brian Daboll, who engineered one of the league’s best offenses in Buffalo and turned a divisive quarterback prospect in Josh Allen into a perennial MVP candidate I don’t think that the advantage is almost as high with the offense he inherits in New York, but this should become a franchise that is on the rise after stumbling through front office and coaching mistakes in recent years.
“The team Daboll is playing against also happens to be one that predicts it will take a big step back in 2022. Elite wideout A.J. Brown is gone, replaced by the capable Robert Woods as the No. 1 option, raising the ceiling of the passing game is lowered The offensive line is also a question mark and I don’t expect Ryan Tannehill to elevate the cast around him to the heights of 2021 even with a healthy Derrick Henry in tow And the defense could be in big trouble come after losing to star Edge rusher Harold Landry for the year, as Bud Dupree leaves much to be desired as a No. 1 walk away with a win.” — RJ White in his Week 1 SuperContest picks.
White has been SportsLine’s No. 1 NFL ATS pundit for the past five years, taking 445-378-24 against the spread to put him over 25 units on those picks at SportsLine. He’s also had a 56.8 percent hit percentage on my SuperContest picks for the past seven seasons.
Packers at Vikings
Time: Sunday, 4:25 PM ET (FOX), stream on fuboTV (free trial) Open: Packers -1. This may interest you : The Boys’ Season 3 Season 3 is coming to Prime Video tonight.5Current: Packers -2
Featured game | Minnesota Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
“If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to be an MVP-caliber quarterback in the NFL, I’ve got some good news for you: Aaron Rodgers has revealed the secret this off-season. Apparently, all you need to do is get a psychedelic experience in South America Rodgers did this this off-season and as far as I know he is now the only NFL QB to gain ubiquitous, supergalactic unity.
“If Rodgers says it works, obviously it works, because he’s won two consecutive MVPs. This would also explain why Kirk Cousins has never won an MVP. I mean, if we had to rank every NFL quarterback by possibility that they would go on a South American psychedelic bender at some point in their lives, Kirk Cousins would end up in last place.
“Although Cousins hasn’t used psychedelics this off-season, I actually think he’ll be good this year. First, he finally has a head coach who doesn’t hate his guts, which seems like a positive step forward for him.
Cousins will also be in charge of a powerful strike, including Justin Jefferson and Dalvin Cook. While I’m picking the Packers this year to take the Super Bowl out of the NFC, I’m NOT picking them to win this game and that’s because I think it will take a week or two for them to adjust to life without Davante Adams.” — CBS Sports writer extraordinary and Pick Six Podcast superfriend John Breech on why he chose the Vikings to defeat the Packers, 26-23.
Chiefs at Cardinals
Time: Sunday, 4:25 PM ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)Open: Chiefs -3Current: Chiefs -6. To see also : Best Feline-Themed Video Games.5
Featured game | Arizona Cardinals vs. Kansas City Chiefs
“Tom Brady skipped 11 days of training camp and Aaron Rodgers went on a South American bender, and yet somehow it could be Kyler Murray who had the weirdest offseason of any NFL quarterback.…The Murray’s relationship with the Cardinals feels like it’s on the tipping point, and a few ugly losses to start the season could lead to a full-blown implosion and those losses could really happen.With the Chiefs, Raiders and Rams in the first three weeks of the season, the Cardinals would be in three shootouts to start the year and they won’t have DeAndre Hopkins for any of those games.
“Not only do the Cardinals have to deal with all this, but they also have to play against Patrick Mahomes, who has never lost a regular season opener. In four seasons as the Chiefs’ starter, he is 4-0 in Week 1 and the Chiefs have averaged 36.25 points in those games. I predict Kansas City will score 36.25 points on Sunday, but I was told that mathematically that is not possible in the NFL, so I’m going for 37.” — CBS Sports NFL writer and Pick Six Podcast co-host John Breech on why he likes to see the Chiefs win double digits on the road. To read the rest of his picks, click here.
Raiders at Chargers
Time: Sunday, 4:25 PM ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)Open: Chargers -4 Current: Chargers -3.5
Featured game | Los Angeles Chargers vs Las Vegas Raiders
“The AFC West is poised to become one of the crazier divisions in the NFL this year, so why not start the year with a shock? The Chargers have been a sexy pick to win the Super Bowl this season, but I believe the Raiders catch them at a good time with Agent J.C. Jackson’s prized free corner possibly sidelined for this game after having ankle surgery earlier this summer Entering an opener without your top corner and tasked with defending Davante Adams is less than ideal for Los Angeles. Combine that with Las Vegas’ strong defense line, and there’s solid potential for upset here.
While Josh McDaniels’ career with the Broncos is largely considered a failure, he came out strong with a 6-0 record. Meanwhile, Chargers head coach Brandon Staley was not too friendly with gamblers over his first season. helm, with an 8-9 ATS record overall and a 4-4 ATS record as the home favourite.” — Tyler Sullivan on why he’s looking for the Raiders to upset the Chargers down the road.
Buccaneers at Cowboys
Time: Sunday, 8:20 PM ET (NBC), stream on fuboTV (free trial) Open: Buccaneers -2.5 Current: Buccaneers -2.5
Featured game | Dallas Cowboys vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
RJ White has been a monster at game pick and play, and it’s no surprise to learn that he’s SportsLine’s No. 1 NFL pundit. From 2017-21, he has won 445-378-24 with his ATS picks, bringing in $2,542 for $100 players. White is also 33-19-4 in his NFL picks involving the Buccaneers, so you’ll definitely want to see who he has in this one. We can tell you that white is leaning towards the total of less than 50.5, but to see his choice for this game you have to go to SportsLine.
Broncos at Seahawks
Time: Monday, 8:20 p.m. ET (ESPN, ABC), stream on fuboTV (free trial) Open: Broncos -3.5 Current: Broncos -6.5
Featured game | Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos
Josh Nagel is a Nevada handicapper with over 20 years of experience in the sports betting industry. He has also won 17-6 on his last 23 picks involving the Seahawks, setting him back $1,040. We can tell you he’s leaning under the total, but he’s also found a crucial X factor on one side of the spread that you need to see. To check that, you need to go to SportsLine.
What is the most accurate NFL prediction site?
Over the years, NFL Pickwatch has expanded the number of experts they track…. A few benchmarks over that same time period for reference:
- Vegas Line: 66.11%
- ESPN Fan Consensus: 66.29%
- Home teams won 56.4% of the time.
How Accurate Is NFL Game Theory? It is believed to be deterministic, meaning that in theory a 100% reliable prediction will be 100% accurate. The average confidence level is about 67% and rarely are predictions made with more than 80% confidence.
Who is the best free NFL handicapper?
| Rank | Physical disability | Sc Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scott Rickenbach | 17.67 |
| 2 | Matt Fargo | 7.03 |
| 3 | Teddy Davis | 27.96 |
| 4 | Freddy Wills | 23.73 |
Whats a moneyline bet?
A money line bet is the simplest and most straightforward bet in all sports betting. It is a bet that may have two or three outcomes, depending on the sport. When two players or teams are listed on a moneyline bet, bettors choose one player or team to win.
What does a minus money line mean? Baseball odds are displayed using a “Money Line”. The Money Line: Odds for a game based on $1. A “minus” (-) before the number indicates that the team is favorite. A “plus” ( ) before the number indicates that the team is an underdog.
How does the money line bet work?
A money line is simply a type of bet that only contains odds, as in ‘Probability’. Example: A 150 money line is only 150 chances ($100 to win $150) for the listed team to win. A money line of -150 is only -150 chances ($150 to win $100) for the listed team to win.
Is the moneyline a good bet?
Moneyline bets are easier to win You simply place a bet on which team will win a particular game. This is a great betting option for beginners as it is usually easier to just pick winners. The downside of a moneyline bet is that the payouts are usually minimal.
What sport is easiest to bet on?
1) Football. Football, all known as soccer, is a sport known worldwide and the easiest to bet on. With more than 3.5 billion enthusiasts around the world, football is one of the most rewarding games in the world of sports betting.
