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There’s been a lot of discussion about the New England Patriots’ soft schedule through eight weeks of play, and whether their 8-0 start truly reflects their dominance. We’ll get some clarity on Sunday when they face their toughest test of the season, the AFC North-leading Baltimore Ravens. We’ll preview this game and nine others, along with the NFL lines, as we get set for Week 9 of the NFL season.
NFL Week 9 Best Odds and Matchups
New England Patriots at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 8:20 PM ET)
It’ll be the NFL’s best defense versus the second-best offense on Sunday Night Football when the Patriots (8-0 SU, 6-2 ATS) visit the Ravens (5-2 SU, 2-5 ATS). Baltimore is coming off of a Bye in Week 8, and will pose the most significant threat to the Pats’ spotless record so far this season. They’re just 4-point home underdogs against the defending champs.
San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals (Thursday, 8:20 PM ET)
RB Tevin Coleman broke out with three rushing TDs and another TD catch in Week 8 when the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers (5-2 ATS) flexed their muscles en route to scoring 51 points against the Carolina Panthers. San Fran and Arizona score a combined 50.9 points per game this season, so the 43-point total on the NFL odds board should be well within reach on Thursday.
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (Sunday, 9:30 AM ET)
The Houston Texans (5-3 SU, 4-4 ATS) will be forced to find a way to solve Gardner Minshew and the Jaguars (4-4 SU, 5-3 ATS) without the services of JJ Watt (pectoral) in London. This may be a golden opportunity for Jacksonville to pull even with the Texans as 1.5-point underdogs.
Chicago Bears at Philadelphia Eagles (Sunday, 1 PM ET)
Losers of three straight games, the Chicago Bears (3-4 SU, 2-5 ATS) will be eager to stop the slide, making them a prime target for those looking to bet on the NFL’s underdogs. The Eagles are coming off of an important victory in Week 8 and will have the chance to tie the Cowboys atop the NFC East with a win—should Dallas lose. Philly are 5-point home favourites against the struggling Bears.
Minnesota Vikings at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, 1 PM ET)
Minnesota (6-2 SU, 5-3 ATS) continues to roll, and they’ll be up against a Kansas City Chiefs (5-3 SU, 4-4 ATS) team that’s coming off of a tough loss to the Green Bay Packers. Patrick Mahomes (knee) isn’t expected to be ready to play on Sunday, but every game the Chiefs lose puts more pressure on the MVP to get back. NFL betting odds will be posted once we hear more about Mahomes’ status on this one.
Washington Redskins at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 1 PM ET)
The Buffalo Bills (5-2 SU, 4-3 ATS) showed that they’re susceptible to the run in Week 8 when they gave up 218 rushing yards in a 31-13 loss to Philadelphia. While the Redskins (1-7 SU, 3-5 ATS) lack the offensive threat of the Eagles, you can be sure they’ll attack the Bills where they’re weakest. Look for a tighter game than the 9.5-point odds on NFL Sunday suggest in this matchup.
Tennessee Titans at Carolina Panthers (Sunday, 1 PM ET)
QB Kyle Allen lost last week for the first time since taking over as starter for the Panthers (4-3 SU and ATS), but that doesn’t mean we’ll see Cam Newton under centre against the Titans. While Newton continues to rehab (foot), Allen will get a chance to bounce back at home against the Titans (4-4 SU, 3-4-1 ATS). The Panthers are 4-point favourites at Bank of America Stadium, where the home team is 1-2 so far this season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Seattle Seahawks (Sunday, 4:05 PM ET)
The Seattle Seahawks (6-2 SU, 3-5 ATS) got back in the win column last week, and they’ll have a good chance of making it two in a row when they take on the Buccaneers (2-5 SU and ATS) on Sunday. The ‘Hawks are laying 6.5 points as home favourites, with a total of 51—the week’s highest points total.
Green Bay Packers at Los Angeles Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 PM ET)
The 7-1 Packers continue to delight the NFL betting world with a 6-2 record against the spread. They’ll likely add another W to that category this Sunday, as the Pack are just 4-point favourites against a Los Angeles Chargers team that’s 3-5 SU, 2-4-2 ATS, which includes a measly 0-3-1 ATS record at home. The total is also an achievable 47.5 points for these offensively-minded clubs.
Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants (Monday, 8:15 PM ET)
A classic NFC East showdown takes place on Monday Night Football as the division-leading Cowboys (4-3 SU and ATS) look to shut down the Giants (2-6 SU, 3-5 ATS). The ‘Boys are giving up seven points as road favourites, with a total of 48.