NFL 2023: Week 3 Betting

Week 3 is here. Check out each matchup below and best bets from BetMGM.

First & Jenn’s Game of the Week:

New York Giants (1-1) @ San Francisco 49ers (2-0)

When: Thursday, September 21, 2023 @ 8:15 PM EST

Notes: I’m looking forward to seeing what the Giants are able to do. I don’t think they win or lose by many points.

All-Time History: Series tied, 17-17.

Prediction: 49ers

Best Bet: B. Purdy O 1.5 Passing TDs (-120)

First & Jenn’s Game to Skip:

Dallas Cowboys (2-0) @ Arizona Cardinals (0-2)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 4:25 PM EST

Notes: We’ve seen what the Cowboys can do and we can see what the Cardinals can do. I think we know how this one plays out.

All-Time History: DAL leads series, 56-33-1

Prediction: Cowboys

Best Bet: D. Prescott O 1.5 Passing TDs (-135)

Indianapolis Colts (1-1) @ Baltimore Ravens (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: One veteran QB versus one rookie QB. A tale as old as time (in the Super Bowl era)

All-Time History: IND leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Ravens

Best Bet: Total O 46.5 Points (+100)

Tennessee Titans (1-1) @ Cleveland Browns (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: I think the Titans and Browns are evenly matched, however the Titans are betting looking at stats.

All-Time History: CLE leads series, 36-31

Prediction: Titans

Best Bet: Browns Win/O 30.5 Total Points (+100)

Atlanta Falcons (2-0) @ Detroit Lions (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: Detroit’s offense is a little bit better, but Atlanta’s defense is a little bit better. This is going to make for a fun game.

All-Time History: DET leads series, 25-14

Prediction: Falcons

Best Bet: D. Ridder O 13.5 Rushing Yards (-120)

New Orleans Saints (2-0) @ Green Bay Packers (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: I think the Saints will know how to take advantage of the Packers defense, but their offense is starting to get things right.

All-Time History: GB leads series, 17-10

Prediction: Saints

Best Bet: D. Carr O 1.5 Passing TDs (+100)

Houston Texans (0-2) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: The Jaguars are still a hot team this season, and I think the Texans are in a rebuild.

All-Time History: HOU leads series, 28-14

Prediction: Jaguars

Best Bet: Total O 44.5 (+100)

Denver Broncos (0-2) @ Miami Dolphins (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: The Dolphins are another hot team this season, and the Broncos I think are going downhill fast.

All-Time History: MIA leads series, 12-6-1

Prediction: Dolphins

Best Bet: Total O 45 Points (-175)

Los Angeles Chargers (0-2) @ Minnesota Vikings (0-2)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: One of these teams will get their first win this week.

All-Time History: MIN leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Vikings

Best Bet: J. Jefferson O 102.4 Receiving Yards (-115)

New England Patriots (0-2) @ New York Jets (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: These early AFC East matchups are ruthless and I don’t think it stops at the Patriots-Jets.

All-Time History: NE leads series, 71-35-1

Prediction: Jets

Best Bet: Jets ML (+125)

Buffalo Bills (1-1) @ Washington Commanders (2-0)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 1:00 PM EST

Notes: The Commanders are undefeated this season, and I think they have a close game against the Bills.

All-Time History: BUF leads series, 10-5

Prediction: Bills

Best Bet: J. Allen O 1.5 Passing TDs (-145)

Carolina Panthers (0-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 4:05 PM EST

Notes: Both teams are just about equally matched up, so it’ll be a fun game to watch.

All-Time History: SEA leads series, 8-4

Prediction: Seahawks

Best Bet: Seahawks Win/O 30.5 Total Points (-155)

Chicago Bears (0-2) @ Kansas City Chiefs (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 4:25 PM EST

Notes: The Chiefs feel like a better team to side with but I really don’t think you count out the Bears yet.

All-Time History: CHI leads series, 7-6

Prediction: Chiefs

Best Bet: P. Mahomes O 2.5 Passing TDs (+120)

Pittsburgh Steelers (1-1) @ Las Vegas Raiders (1-1)

When: Sunday, September 24, 2023 @ 8:20 PM EST

Notes: Both teams come in to this game riding a win from last week.

All-Time History: LV leads series, 14-11

Prediction: Steelers

Best Bet: K. Pickett O 1.5 Passing TDs (+130)

Philadelphia Eagles (2-0) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)

When: Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 7:15 PM EST

Notes: One of these teams will get their first loss this week.

All-Time History: Series tied, 8-8

Prediction: Eagles

Best Bet: Total O 47 (+105)

Los Angeles Rams (1-1) @ Cincinnati Bengals (0-2)

When: Monday, September 25, 2023 @ 8:15 PM EST

Notes: The Bengals have been uncharacteristically shaky this season, and I think the Rams have the upperhand.

All-Time History: CIN leads series, 8-6

Prediction: Rams

Best Bet: Rams ML (+115)

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