NFL 2023: Week 8 Betting

NFL Week 8 betting courtesy of BetMGM.

First & Jenn’s Game of the Week

Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas Cowboys

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: I’m excited for this matchup and where both defenses are about to have a big day.

All-Time History: Dallas leads, 15-13

Prediction: Cowboys

Best Bet: M. Stafford O 1.5 Passing TDs (+110)

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Kansas City Chiefs @ Denver Broncos

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Notes: This matchup is ruthless.

All-Time History: Kansas City leads, 72-54

Prediction: Chiefs

Best Bet: T. Kelce O 76.5 Receiving Yards (-120)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023 @ 8:15 PM ET

Notes: I imagine the Bills bounce back against the Buccaneers, who haven’t quite managed to find their footing this season.

All-Time History: Tampa Bay leads, 8-4

Prediction: Bills

Best Bet: Total O 44 Points (+100)

Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: The Panthers are (0-6) on the season. Though the Texans aren’t a strong team, I think they still get a win.

All-Time History: Carolina leads, 4-2

Prediction: Texans

Best Bet: Texans ML (-160)

Minnesota Vikings @ Green Bay Packers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: Division matchups are always difficult but I think it’s going to come down to battling in the trenches.

All-Time History: Green Bay leads, 64-56-3

Prediction: Packers

Best Bet: K. Cousins O 1.5 Passing TDs (-115)

New Orleans Saints @ Indianapolis Colts

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: Both teams are average. I really don’t know what to think of either.

All-Time History: New Orleans leads, 8-5

Prediction: Colts

Best Bet: O 43.5 (-110)

New England Patriots @ Miami Dolphins

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: Let’s be real, the Patriots somehow capitalized off of last week and the Miami Dolphins will wipe the floor with them this week.

All-Time History: Miami leads, 60-53

Prediction: Dolphins

Best Bet: Total O 47 Points (+105)

New York Jets @ New York Giants

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: Both New York teams playing and I’m very ready to see how the Giants can bounce back while the Jets continue to be a dark horse.

All-Time History: Giants lead, 8-6

Prediction: Jets

Best Bet: Jets ML (-150)

Jacksonville Jaguars @ Pittsburgh Steelers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: Both teams are coming off of consecutive win streaks, regardless of having different strengths.

All-Time History: Pittsburgh leads, 13-12

Prediction: Jaguars

Best Bet: Jaguars ML (-145)

Atlanta Falcons @ Tennessee Titans

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: What world do we live in where the Falcons are the better team on paper than the Titans?

All-Time History: Tennessee leads, 8-7

Prediction: Falcons

Best Bet: Falcons ML (-150)

Philadelphia Eagles @ Washington Commanders

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 1:00 PM ET

Notes: The Eagles struggled in the last matchup with the Commanders, but the Commanders struggled after the Eagles. It’s a real toss up.

All-Time History: Washington leads, 88-83-5

Prediction: Eagles

Best Bet: J. Hurts O 1.5 Passing TDs (+105)

Cleveland Browns @ Seattle Seahawks

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:05 PM ET

Notes: Both teams come into the game almost equally matched, except now Browns QB Deshaun Watson is dealing with an injury.

All-Time History: Seattle leads, 13-6

Prediction: Browns

Best Bet: Browns ML (+155)

Baltimore Ravens @ Arizona Cardinals

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Notes: Murray is back, but does that make a real difference for the Ravens?

All-Time History: Baltimore leads, 5-2

Prediction: Ravens

Best Bet: Total O 43.5 Points (-125)

Cincinnati Bengals @ San Francisco 49ers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 4:25 PM ET

Notes: If Brock Purdy is out, there’s little turnaround time for Sam Darnold to prepare for the Bengals defense.

All-Time History: San Francisco leads, 11-4

Prediction: Bengals

Best Bet: Bengals ML (+145)

Chicago Bears @ Los Angeles Chargers

When: Sunday, October 29, 2023 @ 8:20 PM ET

Notes: What are the Bears this season? Am I crazy for thinking they could win against the Chargers with a new QB that the Chargers don’t have much film on?

All-Time History: Chicago leads, 7-6

Prediction: Bears

Best Bet: DJ Moore O 58.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

Las Vegas Raiders @ Detroit Lions

When: Monday, October 30, 2023 @ 8:15 PM ET

Notes: Both teams come off of a loss, but one of them is second in their conference and is a lot stronger of a team.

All-Time History: Las Vegas, 7-6

Prediction: Lions

Best Bet: Total O 44 Points (-145)

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