{"id":295202,"date":"2024-09-06T18:15:49","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T22:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=295202"},"modified":"2024-09-07T14:29:15","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T18:29:15","slug":"nfl-week-1-betting-guide-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/nfl-week-1-betting-guide-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 1 betting guide: Staff recommendations for the first weekend of the football season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>NFL Week 1 is officially here but things really ramp up this Sunday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirteen games occupy the slate, including a Sunday night showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, who met in last year&#8217;s playoffs. Before that, familiar names like Kirk Cousins and Stefon Diggs debut with their new teams, while No. 1 overall pick Caleb Williams will take his first NFL snap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our NFL Week 1 betting guide, featuring staff picks and predictions to help you make the best wagers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NFL Week 1 betting guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Football fans were treated to a good one to kick off the season, as the defending Super Bowl champs held off Lamar Jackson&#8217;s Baltimore Ravens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our staff had you covered for that game and we have no shortage of recommendations left for the remaining Week 1 action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some quick betting notes before we dive into everything you could possibly want to bet on in Week 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highest total: Rams\/Lions (52.5 points)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biggest spread: Bengals -7.5 vs. Patriots <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three teams have odds of +200 or longer to win (Broncos, Cardinals, Patriots)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lines\/odds as of 5:20 p.m. ET on Sept. 6. For the latest, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/sports-hub\/american_football\">NFL Week 1 markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, see how our staff is wagering for the first weekend of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"props-parlays-and-more-week-12-betting-predictions\">NFL Week 1 betting predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a one-stop shop for spread bets, we have you covered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-1-ats-picks-and-predictions-2024\">NFL Week 1 ATS picks<\/a><\/strong>, via Avery Perri, Jordan Horrobin, Spencer Closs and Chris Toman, provide a recommendation against the spread for every game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have plenty of other picks, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"insights\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-1-best-bets-2024\">Week 1 best bets<\/a>:<\/strong> Perri serves up four picks he&#8217;s bullish on, including Minnesota Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson to top his total receptions line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"insights\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-1-underdog-picks-and-predictions-2024\">Underdogs<\/a><\/strong>: An upset is going to happen in Week 1. How about two? Perri has a pair of plus-money underdogs he&#8217;s backing to win straight up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-1-parlay-picks-2024\">Parlay picks<\/a><\/strong>: If you need help cooking up a Week 1 parlay, check out Closs&#8217; +328 ticket featuring the New Orleans Saints to beat the Carolina Panthers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"insights\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-1-prop-bets-2024\">Prop picks<\/a>:<\/strong> Three running backs wind up featured in Horrobin&#8217;s favourite prop bets for the week. One of them is J.K. Dobbins, who will make his debut with the Los Angeles Chargers under new head coach Jim Harbaugh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"insights\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-1-td-picks-2024\">TD picks<\/a>:<\/strong><em> <\/em>Who&#8217;s finding the end zone in Week 1? In this piece, you&#8217;ll find three choices, including Jake Ferguson of the Dallas Cowboys at +188. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/cardinals-vs-bills-week-1-sgp-predictions-2024\">Cardinals vs. Bills same-game parlay<\/a><\/strong>: Bills Mafia will be rocking on Sunday and our Steven Psihogios believes they&#8217;ll have plenty to cheer about. Back Buffalo to cover an alternate spread as part of this +290 SGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/rams-vs-lions-best-bet-nfl-week-1-2024\">SNF Rams vs. Lions best bet<\/a><\/strong>: This Sunday Night Football game should be a doozy. The Lions held off the Rams with a one-point win in the wild-card round and now these two collide to start the new season. Closs isn&#8217;t shying away from the big total and is expecting plenty of scoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/rams-vs-lions-week-1-prop-picks-2024\">SNF Rams vs. Lions prop bets<\/a><\/strong>: Jared Goff exacted his revenge against the Rams in the playoffs and Perri thinks he&#8217;s not done yet. Back Goff alongside one of Detroit&#8217;s running backs in the Motor City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/jets-vs-49ers-week-1-best-bets\">MNF Jets vs. 49ers best bets<\/a>:<\/strong> Aaron Rodgers makes his long-awaited return from an Achilles injury that cost him and the Jets the 2023 season. But it won&#8217;t be an easy takeoff as he&#8217;ll have to navigate a rabid 49ers defence. Psihogios is fading the veteran QB on Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/filter\/american_football\">football vertical<\/a> for complete NFL coverage, including Super Bowl odds and the best futures picks for the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NFL Week 1 is officially here but things really ramp up this Sunday. Thirteen games occupy the slate, including a Sunday night showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions, who met in last year&#8217;s playoffs. 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