NFL Week 1: Picks, predictions, and betting lines across the league
The first week of the 2020 NFL season is underway. Here are the picks, predictions, and betting lines from across the league in Week 1.
The NFL is a mysterious place with a bunch of potential scenarios that could play out across the league. Every team has one goal in mind: Win the Super Bowl. But only one team out of the 32 will be able to accomplish that goal. With each week there will be different betting odds and tons of predictions for each team and matchup. Week 1 is always interesting as many do not know what to expect for their respective teams.
The picks and betting odds are all courtesy of The Action Network. Week 1 sees predictions that are shocking as some upsets have been picked to happen on the site.
Week 1 of the NFL will be different this season as every team will be knocking off rust since there were no preseason games. The acclimation period will take a game or two for teams and that could affect some of these picks and games going forward. So when placing a bet keep that factor in your mind because it could be a real issue in the league this season.
Potential surprises in Week 1 NFL games
Some of the biggest surprises for the odds would be the Seahawks, Titans, and Lions games. The spread has the Titans losing to the Broncos. Tennessee was a good team last season and made it the entire way to the AFC Championship game. Perhaps Vegas predicts that the Titans quarterback, Ryan Tannehill, will fall back down from grace. If that is the case, then this bet makes a lot more sense and the Titans could struggle from last seasons’ glory. But if Henry and Tannehill continue their success and the defense backs them up, this could be a nice bet to make. A nice gamble for all of those trying to make a smart bet with a potentially nice payout, pick Tennessee to win.
The Seahawks versus the Falcons is an interesting matchup as the Falcons never seem to be consistent. It seems like they’re either very good or very bad and many should guess that they will be in the bottom half of the league this season. The small difference in this betting line is very interesting and also confusing as the Seahawks seem to be the obvious winners here against a less superior Falcons team. Seattle being a one-point favorite is head-scratching and something to pay attention to as the year moves along.
The Lions versus the Bears is an early Toilet Bowl game. Many reports out of Detriot claim that their quarterback, Mathew Stafford is having an amazing camp and will have a great season but we have heard that for so many years and the Lions still end up drafting in the top ten. The Bears are a very poor team but it seems like the Lions are also. This could be a risky bet but one where the Lions could run away with. The Bears are a total discombobulated team and one that will completely implode this entire season so Detriot should be the favorites. Its a risky bet but one that could be a nice win with a bet on Detriot, enjoy the toilet bowl if you do end up watching this game.
Week 1 of the NFL is finally here and so is betting on sports. It has been a long path to finally reach the season and enjoy it for as long as sports are back during these crazy days of the Corona pandemic.