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No teams on bye means we still have 15 games to look forward to on the Week 8 slate.

The Cowboys and 49ers collide on Sunday Night Football and both rivals enter the matchup struggling. Before that, the undefeated Chiefs will look to keep their perfect record intact. They haven’t lost since Week 16 last season.

Check out our Week 8 NFL betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers.

NFL betting guide: Week 8

Don’t look now, but the Rams have won back-to-back games and have star receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua back in the mix.

The Rams handed the Vikings their second straight loss, kicking off Week 8 with a 30-20 win on Thursday Night Football.

Playing in a wide-open NFC West that features the reigning conference champs in last place, Los Angeles is poised to make things interesting with four divisional games remaining.

After a 5-0 start, the Vikings have dropped to second place behind the Lions, who beat Minnesota in Week 7 and have a perceived layup against the Titans this Sunday.

Detroit is the biggest favourite of the week, but there are several big spreads. Six of the remaining 15 games feature a team favoured by at least a touchdown.

Will the favourites deliver or is this a week to back the underdogs? Let us help you make those decisions!

Here are some quick betting notes from the slate:

• Highest total: Packers vs. Jaguars (49)
• Biggest spreads: Lions (-11.5) vs. Titans; Broncos (-11) vs. Panthers
• A whopping eight teams have odds of +200 or longer to win (Browns, Colts, Patriots, Titans, Saints, Panthers, Raiders, Giants)

Lines and odds are listed as of 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 25. For the latest, check out our NFL Week 8 markets.

Now, see how our staff is wagering on this slate.

Week 8 betting predictions

If you need a one-stop shop for spread bets, we have you covered.

Our NFL Week 8 ATS picks, via Avery Perri, Jordan Horrobin, Spencer Closs and Chris Toman, provide a recommendation against the spread for every game.

We have plenty of other picks, too.

Underdogs: Dallas is coming off a much-needed bye week following a 47-9 loss to the Lions. Now facing a decimated 49ers team, Perri likes the Cowboys to bounce back with a win and offers up one more underdog to back on the moneyline.

Parlay picks: This +244 parlay features three alternative spreads, including the 6-0 Chiefs to win by a touchdown.

TD picks: Horrobin is targeting three guys to find the end zone and his best bet is on Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (+150).

Prop picks: In his second game with the Bills after being on a small snap count, expect Amari Cooper to deliver as one of Josh Allen’s new favourite targets.

Bills vs. Seahawks same-game parlay: Steven Psihogios is backing Buffalo to cover the spread and fading Geno Smith in a +310 ticket.

SNF and MNF predictions

Cowboys vs. 49ers SNF best bets: Perri already likes the Cowboys on the ML, so it’s no surprise he’s taking them as a 4-point underdog on the spread. He’s also recommending a Rico Dowdle prop.

Cowboys vs. 49ers prop picks: San Francisco’s offensive injuries mean George Kittle has to step and Psihogios expects him too. See which two Cowboys stars Psihogios is banking on having a night, too.

Cowboys vs. 49ers same-game parlay: Dallas and San Francisco BOTH need a win. Psihogios is backing the Cowboys to cover the spread in his +310 SGP.

Giants vs. Steelers prop picks: Russell Wilson was fantastic in his return. So why is Psihogios fading the QB? Find out why and see two other prop picks.

Giants vs. Steelers same-game parlay: Can Pittsburgh pull off the New York sweep? A week after beating the Jets, Psihogios is picking the Steelers to beat the Giants in his +310 ticket.

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Every NFL team is in action for the first time since Week 4.

The latest: No team is on a bye or overseas this weekend, leaving us a jam-packed 14-game slate on Sunday. Six of those games have spreads of a touchdown or more, led by the Detroit Lions, who are 11-point favourites over the Tennessee Titans.

Check out our NFL Week 8 ATS picks for predictions on every game.

NFL Week 8 ATS picks

NorthStar Bets’ Avery Perri, Jordan Horrobin, Spencer Closs and Chris Toman offer up their NFL Week 8 ATS picks for all 16 games.

NFL odds as of 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.

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Thursday Night Football pick

Vikings vs. Rams (Thursday, Oct. 24: 8:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Minnesota -3
Horrobin says: Cooper Kupp’s return is exciting for the Rams, but I don’t expect it to make enough of a difference on the scoreboard. Minnesota is 5-1 ATS and overall (with the lone blemish coming against the stellar Lions last week), and it ranks No. 6 scoring on both sides of the ball. L.A. is 1-4 ATS as an underdog.
Pick: Vikings -3

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Cardinals vs. Dolphins (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Miami -3.5
Perri says: Tua Tagovailoa is back under centre … is that enough for the Dolphins to snap out of their funk? I think so, especially against a Cardinals secondary which allows the seventh-most receiving yards per game. Miami’s defence has also been quietly impressive, ranking seventh in EPA per play.
Pick: Dolphins -3.5

Falcons vs. Buccaneers (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Atlanta -2.5
Closs says: Tampa Bay’s defence isn’t getting any stronger and its offence sure took a hit. The Buccaneers lost Chris Godwin and Mike Evans in Week 7 and will be without both for at least a few weeks. Atlanta has the better defence, too, so I like it to win by a field goal over the short-handed Bucs.
Pick: Falcons -2.5

Ravens vs. Browns (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Baltimore -8.5
Toman says: Baltimore has won five straight, but covered this number twice. And just barely last week after giving up 21 fourth-quarter points to Tampa Bay. There’s not much to like about the Browns but their quarterback play can’t be any worse without Deshaun Watson. Cleveland also has Nick Chubb back, and the squad has covered this spread in four of its six losses.
Pick: Browns +8.5

Packers vs. Jaguars (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Green Bay -4
Horrobin says: Will the Jaguars be sluggish after spending two weeks across the pond? I think it’s possible. Either way, they’re in a tough spot against a Green Bay squad that earned a resume-building win over Houston in Week 7. The Packers’ average victory margin is 6.2 points and they’ve covered this number in back-to-back road games.
Pick: Packers -4

Colts vs. Texans (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Houston -5
Horrobin says: Let it be known that Jonathan Taylor’s status is crucial to this pick. He’s torched the Texans in their past five matchups, averaging 5.6 yards/rush with seven TDs. Indy also tends to play Houston close, covering this number in 10 straight head-to-head meetings. Also, the Colts are a league-best 6-1 ATS on the year.
Pick: Colts +5

Jets vs. Patriots (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: New York -7
Horrobin says: New England is a tough team to put your faith in right now, but so is New York. The Jets have lost four in a row — straight up and ATS — and they’ve lost or pushed against this number in all four road games this year. New York did win this head-to-head matchup in Week 3, but Drake Maye was still holding a clipboard at that point.
Pick: Patriots +7

Eagles vs. Bengals (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Philadelphia +2.5
Toman says: Cincinnati’s defence is suddenly healthy and has responded by surrendering a total of 21 points in the last two weeks. But those games came against two offensively challenged teams (Browns, Giants). The Eagles represent quite a step above both, and Jalen Hurts has his full arsenal of offensive weapons available. Back Philadelphia, which is coming off its best game of the season.
Pick: Eagles +2.5

Titans vs. Lions (Sunday, Oct. 27: 1 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Detroit -11
Perri says: This is a huge number but I can’t bet against the Lions right now. Detroit just picked up a tight road win against a good Vikings team one week after blowing out the Cowboys 47-9 in Dallas. Tennesee, meanwhile, is 1-5 while averaging the seventh-fewest points per game. Don’t overthink it.
Pick: Lions -11

NFL 4 p.m. slate

Bills vs. Seahawks (Sunday, Oct. 27: 4:05 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Buffalo -3
Perri says: It’s hard to get a handle on which version of either team we’ll see, so I’ll bank points with the home side. The Bills have only beaten bad teams this year with embarrassing road losses to the Ravens and Texans. Josh Allen is playing solid football but so is Geno Smith, I expect Seattle’s offence to keep the pace.
Pick: Seahawks +3

Saints vs. Chargers (Sunday, Oct. 27: 4:05 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Los Angeles -7
Perri says: Backing the Saints in any capacity is ugly but I can’t trust the Chargers’ offence to cover this number. Los Angeles has the second-fewest red zone scoring attempts per game (2.2) and the third-worst red zone conversion rate (38.46%). Jim Harbaugh’s team is 0-3-1 against this number in the last four games.
Pick: Saints +7

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Panthers vs. Broncos (Sunday, Oct. 27: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Denver -10
Horrobin says: You could argue that the Broncos shouldn’t be double-digit favourites against anybody … but have you seen the 2024 Panthers? All six of their losses have come by 10-plus points, and their -133 point differential is almost twice as bad as any other team. Denver has extra rest after a blowout TNF win in New Orleans in Week 7 and should add to its commendable 5-2 ATS record.
Pick: Broncos -10

Bears vs. Commanders (Sunday, Oct. 27: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Chicago -2.5
Closs says: Daniels hasn’t practiced yet this week and the clock is ticking. Chicago allows the eighth-fewest yards (314.0) and fourth-fewest points (16.8) per game. Caleb Williams has seven TD passes and one interception over his last seven games. Even if the Commanders’ rookie is available, I still like the red-hot Bears on Sunday.
Pick: Bears -2.5

Chiefs vs. Raiders (Sunday, Oct. 27: 4:25 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Kansas City -10
Horrobin says: The Raiders lost at home to the Panthers this year, and I feel like that is enough of an argument to fade them. But I’ll keep going. KC is 11-1 ATS in its last 12 games dating back to last season and is coming off a 10-point road win over the reigning NFC champs. The Chiefs are also 4-1 ATS in their past five road games against the Raiders.
Pick: Chiefs -10

Cowboys vs. 49ers (Sunday, Oct. 27: 8:20 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: San Francisco -4
Perri says: Dallas got thrashed when we last saw it take the field but I’m calling for a bounceback. San Francisco’s offence is decimated with key players like Deebo Samuel and George Kittle questionable and Brandon Aiyuk and Christian McCaffrey out. Mike McCarthy-led teams are 12-5 straight up after the bye (3-1 with Dallas).
Pick: Cowboys +4

Sunday and Monday night NFL ATS picks

Giants vs. Steelers (Monday, Oct. 28: 8:15 p.m.)

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NorthStar Bets line: Pittsburgh -6
Perri says: Mike Tomlin put his neck on the line by naming Russell Wilson his Week 7 starter against the Jets — and it worked. Russ was cooking in a 37-15 win where the Steelers amassed 409 yards of total offence. Now they host a Giants team in flux with Daniel Jones at the helm. Even if Pittsburgh’s offence regresses its defence should ruin Jones’ night.
Pick: Steelers -6

Staff Week 7 + season-long records: Toman: 8-7 (54-48-5) | Closs: 9-6 (53-49-5) | Psihogios: 8-7 (47-55-5) | Horrobin: 6-9 (44-58-5) | Perri: 7-8 (43-59-5)

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