Dave Carney 8/10/2021
What’s on the table today?: Key Games to bet (now) in the NFL this season
Yesterday I told you (again) to take the Packers (-2.5) at the Saints to open up the season. This just feels like FREE money, and to take the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-6.5) versus the Cowboys.
Both of these bets were confirmed to be GREAT picks by our Sports Betting Insider Jon Denton.
Looking ahead to another handful of games in the early weeks of the 2021 NFL season I’m also finding some other juicy bets you might want to jump on before the line movement takes a “value” play into riskier territory.
Week 2
Tennessee Titans at Seattle Seahawks (-3.5, 49.5)
With Julio in tow, the Titans come to Seattle in Week 2 where the infamous 12th Man will make its return to Lumen Field after going dark due to COVID-19 last season. The Seahawks are not only 16-2 SU (11-7 ATS) at home versus non-conference opponents since Russell Wilson took over under center, but Seattle has never lost a home opener in that span, going 9-0 SU and 6-3 ATS since 2012.
Week 3
New York Jets at Denver Broncos (-5.5, 42.5)
And speaking of holding your own in home openers, the Broncos are one of the best long-term bets in those spots, going back to 2000. Denver is 18-3 SU and 13-4-4 ATS in those previous 21 home openers. I love this trend because it has a narrative that makes sense: teams aren’t in full game shape this early into the season and must climb the mountain to play the Broncos in the thin air of Mile High.
**For more info on TOTAL plays, OVER/UNDER, and PLUS/MINUS plays, TEASER cards and more, check back through some previous columns for detailed information**
REMEMBER – don’t bet based upon my recommendations. Do your research. Stay in your lane
