NFL Betting: Week 8
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Almost halfway through the season, there seems to be much parity across the league as some teams have gotten off to surprisingly slow starts.
Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady might want to consider hanging it up after this season, as both the Packers and Buccaneers have a combined 6-9 record.
No games have been easy to predict by any means, and Week 8 brings us matchups that could potentially win us money.
Here are three key matchups that are worth considering to beat the Vegas stakes.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-5) @ Philadelphia Eagles (6-0) (PHI -11) (PHI -455) (O/U 44)
In the battle of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to keep rolling with an undefeated record.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to the worst start under head coach Mike Tomlin’s career, as a 2-5 record is not a favorable start to the season.
Although they beat the Buccaneers with a rookie quarterback in Kenny Pickett, the Steelers have struggled to score points, and that has been the common denominator for this young squad.
With a new addition to the defensive line in Robert Quinn, the rich continue to get richer in Philadelphia, so slamming the Eagles is a no brainer in this matchup.
The pick: Eagles ML
New York Giants (6-1) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-3) (SEA -3) (SEA -120) (O/U 43)
It goes without saying, but whoever comes out on top in this clash will certainly have a positive outlook going forward.
The NFC East went from the worst to best division in football, and the Giants have shocked a lot of experts so far this season. Saquon Barkley is playing out of his mind, Daniel Jones is playing up to his abilities, and head coach Brian Daboll is a front runner for Coach of the Year.
Geno Smith and the Seahawks have had no shortage of scoring points this season, as they put up 45 against the Lions and 32 against the Saints a week later.
The Seahawks lost both matchups, but with this game being in Seattle, I do believe this contest has the makings of being a shootout between two teams near the top of the NFC standings.
The pick: Over 43 points
Green Bay Packers (3-4) @ Buffalo Bills (5-1) (BUF -11) (BUF -430) (O/U 48)
Rounding out Sunday’s action, the Packers will have another tough task as they will hit the road to take on Josh Allen and company in Buffalo on Sunday Night Football.
If the season were to end today, Josh Allen would undoubtedly win MVP as the signal caller has been putting up record numbers in dominant fashion.
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers are struggling. It’s hard to lose a guy like Davonte Adams, as Rodgers has repeatedly called out his receivers for not playing like they’re expected to.
Under the lights in Buffalo, I believe Josh Allen and crew will keep rolling. It’s time to let the young quarterbacks take over, so I think this one will get ugly for Green Bay and maybe Rodgers will finally contemplate retirement.
The pick: Bills -11
Bonus Picks:
SF @ LAR (LAR +1.5)
ARI @ MIN (o49)
CHI @ DAL (DAL ML)
NE @ NYJ (NE -2.5)
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Connor Fenix is a senior majoring in broadcast journalism. To contact him, email cjf5726@psu.edu.
