{"id":303967,"date":"2024-10-25T16:03:56","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T20:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/?p=303967"},"modified":"2024-10-27T14:17:58","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T18:17:58","slug":"nfl-week-8-betting-guide-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms.northstargaming.ca\/admin\/nsgcms\/nfl-week-8-betting-guide-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 8 betting guide: Props, parlays and best bet recommendations for the weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>No teams on bye means we still have 15 games to look forward to on the Week 8 slate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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&#8217;t lost since Week 16 last season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our Week 8 NFL 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 betting guide: Week 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rams handed the Vikings their second straight loss, kicking off Week 8 with a 30-20 win on Thursday Night Football. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will the favourites deliver or is this a week to back the underdogs? Let us help you make those decisions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some quick betting notes from the slate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highest total: Packers vs. Jaguars (49)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biggest spreads: Lions (-11.5) vs. Titans; Broncos (-11) vs. Panthers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A whopping eight teams have odds of +200 or longer to win (Browns, Colts, Patriots, Titans, Saints, Panthers, Raiders, Giants)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Lines and odds are listed as of 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 25. For the latest, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/home\">NFL Week 8 markets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, see how our staff is wagering on this slate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"props-parlays-and-more-week-12-betting-predictions\">Week 8 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-8-ats-picks-and-predictions-2024\">NFL Week 8 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-8-upset-picks-and-predictions\">Underdogs<\/a><\/strong>: 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-8-parlay-picks-2024\">Parlay picks<\/a><\/strong>: This +244 parlay features three alternative spreads, including the 6-0 Chiefs to win by a touchdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-8-td-picks-2024\">TD picks<\/a><\/strong>: Horrobin is targeting three guys to find the end zone and his best bet is on Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (+150).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"insights\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/nfl-week-8-prop-bets-2024\">Prop picks<\/a>:<\/strong> In his second game with the Bills after being on a small snap count, expect Amari Cooper to deliver as one of Josh Allen&#8217;s new favourite targets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/bills-vs-seahawks-week-8-sgp-predictions-2024\">Bills vs. Seahawks same-game parlay<\/a>:<\/strong> Steven Psihogios is backing Buffalo to cover the spread and fading Geno Smith in a +310 ticket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SNF and MNF predictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/cowboys-vs-49ers-best-bets-nfl-week-8-2024\">Cowboys vs. 49ers SNF best bets<\/a>:<\/strong> Perri already likes the Cowboys on the ML, so it&#8217;s no surprise he&#8217;s taking them as a 4-point underdog on the spread. He&#8217;s also recommending a Rico Dowdle prop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/cowboys-vs-49ers-week-8-prop-picks-2024\">Cowboys vs. 49ers prop picks<\/a>:<\/strong> San Francisco&#8217;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/cowboys-vs-49ers-week-8-sgp-predictions-2024\">Cowboys vs. 49ers same-game parlay<\/a>:<\/strong> Dallas and San Francisco BOTH need a win. Psihogios is backing the Cowboys to cover the spread in his +310 SGP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/giants-vs-steelers-week-8-prop-picks-2024\">Giants vs. Steelers prop picks<\/a>:<\/strong> Russell Wilson was fantastic in his return. So why is Psihogios fading the QB? Find out why and see two other prop picks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northstarbets.ca\/sportsbook\/news\/article\/giants-vs-steelers-week-8-sgp-predictions-2024\">Giants vs. Steelers same-game parlay<\/a>:<\/strong> 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.<\/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 the latest Super Bowl odds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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