We’re already at Week 3 of the NFL season and we have some huge matchups coming up.
Some good teams — on paper — are winless and time will quickly run out in the 17-game season if they can’t get back on track fast. That should make for some great football this weekend.
Check out our Week 3 NFL betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers.
NFL betting guide: Week 3
A programming note right off the bat: There are two Monday Night Football games this week. The doubleheader features some big-name quarterbacks, including Josh Allen and Joe Burrow, whose teams are sitting in entirely different places.
Here’s hoping those games are more competitive than what we saw on Thursday Night Football when the Jets dismantled the Patriots as a 6-point favourite.
We have a few more spreads in that territory for the rest of the slate.
Some quick betting notes before we dive into everything you could possibly want to bet on in Week 3:
- Highest total: Lions/Cardinals (51.5)
- Biggest spread: Bengals (-7.5) vs. Commanders
- Six teams have odds of +200 or longer to win (Broncos, Giants, Panthers, Rams, Jaguars, Commanders)
Lines and odds are listed as of 4:35 p.m. ET on Sept. 20. For the latest, check out our NFL Week 3 markets.
Now, see how our staff is wagering on this slate.
Week 3 betting predictions
If you need a one-stop shop for spread bets, we have you covered.
Our NFL Week 3 ATS picks, via Avery Perri, Jordan Horrobin, and Chris Toman, provide a recommendation against the spread for every game.
The week started off well with a successful TNF prediction on the Jets.
We have plenty of other picks, too.
Week 3 best bets: The Panthers as one of this week’s best bets? Yes, you read that right. After a QB switch, Horrobin likes them on the spread. He’s backing another team ATS and also likes the under on the team total of a 2-0 club.
Underdogs: Which plus-money ‘dog is going to bark this week? How about the Cardinals, who host the Lions and have scored more points than any team but the Saints.
Parlay picks: Don’t waste your time coming up with a parlay. Here’s a +319 recommendation, via Perri, that features an ATS underdog and moneyline favourite.
Prop picks: The Rams are down their two star receivers Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp and Perri says that’s bad news for running back Kyren Williams. If you’re looking for good news, check out what he’s expecting from Saints receiver Chris Olave.
TD picks: Who’s finding the end zone in Week 3? Horrobin is targeting three players, including DeVonta Smith, who secured a TD in Week 2 and hauled in seven receptions for the second consecutive game.
Ravens vs. Cowboys same-game parlay picks: The Cowboys lost by 25 in Week 2 and the Ravens fell to 0-2. It’s only Week 3 but this is a huge game for both teams. Horrobin isn’t picking a side (you can find one in our ATS picks) but is recommending a three-leg, +275 SGP.
SNF and MNF predictions
Chiefs vs. Falcons SNF best bets: Patrick Mahomes has led the defending Super Bowl champs to a 2-0 start. Can the Chiefs make it three in a row? Find out why Closs believes they will.
Chiefs vs. Falcons SNF prop picks: Isiah Pacheco is out, leaving everyone to guess how the Chiefs will dole out running back reps. Our Steven Psihogios has his own theories for Samaje Perine and Carson Steele.
Jaguars vs. Bills MNF best bets: Allen and the Buffalo Bills look good in the post-Stefon Diggs era. They are 2-0 and coming off a 21-point win. Horrobin likes them to stay undefeated and cover at home, and he also has a play on Allen’s counterpart Trevor Lawrence.
Jaguars vs. Bills MNF prop picks: Buffalo’s unpredictable offence makes it difficult to target for player props. Instead, Psihogios is eyeing a trio of Jaguars in this primetime clash between AFC foes.
Commanders vs. Bengals MNF prop picks: The Commanders had the worst pass defence in the NFL last year, and they’re in Cincinnati to face a desperate, winless Bengals team. This is the perfect recipe for a get-right game for Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase.
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