Week 1 NFL Picks: Predictions, Odds and Over/Under Tips for Season Openers

September 10, 2016   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

For NFL bettors in Week 1, sometimes the simple spreads aren't enough.
Those in need of a more robust game of chance against the house in Las Vegas and simply more chances at coming out ahead can play the over/under odds. This can happen with some degree of success, too, with a basic analysis of matchups.
This week features plenty of both worlds, with some obvious defensive-minded affairs featuring low expected totals. More fun to most, though, is the high-scoring encounters where teams combine to blow past Las Vegas' suggestion.
There is a way for bettors to get ahead either way. Here is a look at the rest of the opening-week slate.
 
NFL Week 1 Odds
Odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
 
Top Odds Green Bay (-6) at Jacksonville
This might wind up the easiest line of the week.
The Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars averaged in the neighborhood of 23 points per game last year and don't figure to have any problems doing so ag...

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