This week we have as few games to choose from as any week during the season with six teams sharing a bye week. We found an eclectic mix – a down-and-out home underdog, a game to go Under, a game to Over, and a couple of NFC West teams bringing the hammer down on lesser opponents.
Note: Odds are provided by BetMGM Sportsbook
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Take Denver Broncos on the moneyline vs. Green Bay Packers
The Broncos have been a hot mess all season but have been much more effective offensively at home – scoring 70 points in three games. The Packers have lost three of their last four games due in large part to mounting injuries to critical players on both sides of the ball. Denver hasn’t put together a complete game all season and a weakened Packers team at home could be the cure to what ails them this week.
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Cleveland Browns vs. Indianapolis Colts: Take Under 41 points (-110)
With Anthony Richardson out and Deshaun Watson (shoulder) a big question mark, there isn’t much excitement for a potential QB matchup of PJ Walker and Gardner Minshew. Even if the all key players for both teams were healthy, this would likely be a low-scoring game because both offenses are run-heavy. Cleveland’s defensive has been great at stopping the run, but the offense has allowed 18 sacks, which are almost always drive-killers. This game should be more about field position and field goals than scoring touchdowns.
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Take Seattle Seahawks and lay 7.5 points vs. Arizona Cardinals (-110)
Seattle has played just one home game since Week 1 and is looking to feed off its significant home-field advantage. The Cardinals are sinking fast. They’ve lost five of six games and the last three losses have been by 19, 14 and 17 points. They’re getting blown out consistently and the Seahawks have covered this number in the last three meetings – and those games were with Kyler Murray, James Conner and DeAndre Hopkins putting up a fight.
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Detroit Lions vs. Baltimore Ravens: Take Over 43 points (-110)
Nobody has held the Lions under 20 points this year, and they’re averaging 28 points. The Ravens have played four of their last five games on the road and will be comfortable being at home again. In all four of Baltimore’s wins this season, the Ravens have scored 24 or more points. If either scenario plays out – Detroit continuing to score 20-plus points and the favored Ravens scoring 24 or more to win – it will be difficult not to hit the Over.
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Take San Francisco 49ers and lay 6.5 points vs. Minnesota Vikings (-110)
The 49ers may be without Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, but the key to this game will be San Francisco’s oppressive defense. The Niners are allowing just 278 yards a game, have 10 interceptions, and opposing QBs have a combined passer rating of 67.2. The 49ers are No. 1 in turnover differential at plus-8. Minnesota is tied for 29th at minus-7. The opportunistic Niners should win comfortably, even without a couple key offensive weapons.
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