As the NFL season approaches, you’ll want to know how to bet on NFL games on ESPN. The first game starts Thursday night. The betting analysts on ESPN will provide their top plays for the game. This season has been uneven in comparison to preseason expectations, but they’ll be back with their predictions on Thursday night.
Week 5 of the NFL season
Week 5 of the NFL is a good time to bet on a team’s chances of winning. With six games featuring touchdown spreads, there’s plenty of action for the betting public. Two games, involving the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills, feature teams with below-.500 records. These matchups are ideal for the underdog.
While the season has only just begun, many football fans and handicappers already feel confident about each team’s chances. They’ve figured out which players to bet on and have a decent feel for the current trends. Sunday’s matchup is no different. It features two teams that have huge line value.
Tampa Bay’s offense has been a disappointment so far, but it’s defense has been solid. It’s ranked No. 3 in expected points added per play. In addition, Tampa Bay’s wide receiver Austin Ekeler has already scored more fantasy points than in his two previous games.
The Green Bay Packers have struggled to throw deep passes without Davante Adams. Aaron Rogers did not complete a single deep pass against the Giants last week. However, the Packers’ running game is one of the best in the league. Despite the loss to the Giants, Aaron Rodgers has a 88-19-1 home record. Therefore, it’s worth betting on his quarterback to go over the 200-yard mark for a touchdown.
In the AFC East, two teams with 2-3 records sit at the bottom, while two teams with a 1-3 record sit atop the division. The Patriots, who have won their last two games, have a solid chance to turn their season around and beat the Lions.
Patrick Mahomes vs Tom Brady
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest sporting events of the year, and the battle between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes is sure to be no exception. Both quarterbacks are among the league’s best and are widely respected by their fans. But who will win? Here are some ways to bet on this game.
Patrick Mahomes is an upstart quarterback in the AFC and may get a chance to show that he can play up to his reputation. His success is evident in his six-game win streak, but his defense is also capable of pulling the upset. In the playoffs, he could do some outrageous things to secure his spot as the top seed in the AFC.
Regardless of the odds, Mahomes’ mobility and athleticism should give him a chance to win. The Kansas City Chiefs had a bye week, which has helped Mahomes recover. Plus, the Chiefs lost starting left tackle Eric Fisher, so their offense has some extra time to heal.
In addition, the Chiefs are favored to win, but Mahomes has a strong history of coming back after losses. His teams have gone 6-0 SU and 8-7 ATS after a loss. This is impressive, especially considering that they have only lost nine times since 2018.
Besides, the two quarterbacks are highly ranked by the NFL Network and ESPN, which means their chances of winning the Super Bowl are high. If you’re looking for the best quarterback, Mahomes is the favorite. However, if you have to bet on a rookie, you might want to look elsewhere.
New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers
One of the best ways to bet NFL games is to watch them live on ESPN. That way, you can make informed decisions about which team to back and which to avoid. You can also make smart wagers by looking for games with strong spreads. For example, the New England Patriots +13.5 against the Steelers is a decent pick for Week 1 in New England. You can also try the Giants (+2.5) vs. Pittsburgh at home, if you have a high tolerance for risk.
In addition to these games, you can also choose to bet on underdogs. Tom Brady is a former student of Bill Belichick, and he is 9-3 ATS and 10-0 SU as a home underdog. This year, he broke a streak of 22 games in which he was favored. And Green Bay has been 4-0 ATS when playing as an underdog, with all three games ending under the total.
Another good pick is the Packers at Seahawks. The Seahawks beat the Broncos last week, but they’re 8.5-point dogs against the 49ers, who looked ordinary in their Week 1 loss to the Bears. You can also bet on Chicago as a 10 point dog against the winless Packers. Alternatively, the Steelers topped the Bengals in Week 1 and are +2.0 at home against the Pats, who were 0-16 last year.
In addition to watching the games live, you can also read expert predictions on how to bet on a specific game. ESPN’s stats and information analysts are available to provide tips and picks. Aaron Schatz, for example, has been a popular contributor to ESPN for his expert picks, which you can find on his website.
Kansas City Chiefs vs Los Angeles Rams
If you’re betting on this game, you should bet on the Chiefs. There are some reasons why they should be the favorite. First of all, they’re a top pick to make the Super Bowl. After all, they’re favored to win the game by three points or more. In addition, their quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, is an All-Pro. If he’s healthy, he should be able to lead them to a victory.
The Rams’ defense hasn’t been able to live up to expectations this season. Despite being in the top half of the NFL in points allowed, they’re not the best in yards allowed. That means Kansas City will have to outscore its opponent to win. And while the Rams’ offense is a little more balanced than Kansas City’s, it’s likely that it won’t be enough to stop the Chiefs’ rushing attack.
One way to make a good bet is on the Chiefs to cover the spread. This bet is the best way to win a game with a low total. The Chiefs are coming off a blowout win over the Cardinals, and the Chargers held off the Raiders. This could be the matchup that will make or break the Chiefs’ season.
The Rams are favored by a point, but that number has gone down since the game was played in Mexico. The Rams -3 line has juice of -120 to -115. The Over/Under is 63. As a result, most people are betting on the under, and this line is still receiving more than sixty percent of bets.
While the Chiefs are the consensus favorites, the Rams are the underdogs and have a chance to upset the favorites. Their last game was a blowout, and it was only one of three upsets in the divisional round. The Rams will play the 49ers in the NFC championship game. However, if the Chiefs do win, they are the favorite to win. If they do, you should bet on them to reach the Super Bowl. The odds are +130 at Caesars Sportsbook, while the Bengals are +750.
Bengals vs Rams in Super Bowl LVI
While both teams have strong defenses, I think the Bengals should be able to get the ball out to their outside receivers more often than the Rams. The Bengals were the best offense in the league when throwing to receivers lined up wide, while the Rams ranked dead last when throwing to wide receivers. In addition, the Bengals’ rookie kicker has been great. The big question is whether he can keep the game tied.
The Rams are a very good team with some great players in every position. Their starting quarterback Matthew Stafford signed last season and had a great season, posting 4,886 passing yards and 41 touchdowns. They also have Offensive Player of the Year Cooper Kupp, the league’s leading receiver. Their defensive players include Von Miller, and Von Miller is a dangerous pass rusher.
The Super Bowl is the biggest game in the world, featuring the two best NFL teams. It usually features a lot of drama. This year’s game is particularly special because the Bengals, despite having only been in the Super Bowl twice since 1989, will be playing against the Rams, who were the NFC champions last year.
The Rams are a good team at moving the sticks in the short middle of the field. However, their running game lacks efficiency. They only ran on 33% of their plays, ranking 28th in the league. The Bengals, meanwhile, are better at running inside, where the Rams struggle against outside runs.
If you’re looking to bet on the game, you’ll probably want to bet on the underdogs. In the AFC Championship, the Bengals were 7-point underdogs and won 27-24. If you were to bet on the Rams, you’d be losing more than a hundred dollars. You could also take a look at the over/under, which is the total number of points scored in the game.
