Week 1 went by in a flash. We’re nearly ready to kick of Thursday Night Football and Week 2 of the NFL season. As the Vikings get ready to take on the Eagles, let’s take a look at our top picks for the upcoming game. Make sure to check in with BettingPros throughout the year for top picks and predictions for each and every NFL game.
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NFL Thursday Night Football Odds & Picks: Vikings vs. Eagles
Both of these teams were playoff teams in 2022, but they looked very different. The Eagles were advanced stat darlings. They ran the ball with success and shut down the passing games of opposing teams. They didn’t look quite like the juggernaut from 2022 in Week 1 at New England. It was a tough spot for the Eagles as the Patriots were a top-five DVOA defense and look to be the same this year. The Vikings looked bad in Week 1 as well, but their excuse is less valid. Tampa is a solid defense, but Minnesota struggled to move the ball both passing and running. Philadelphia won’t be much relief on the schedule. The Eagles dominated this matchup last year, and I expect to see the same on Thursday night.
Pick: Eagles -6.5 (-115)
-Ryan Rodeman
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior, rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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