Week 5 NFL Picks: Over/Under Advice, Final-Score Predictions and Odds

October 8, 2016   ·   Chris Roling   ·   Jump to comments

One could argue the majority of the NFL's Week 5 lines form a rather easy slate. 
It's a dangerous trap to fall into, like believing in the Carolina Panthers.
While it is true the NFL continues to sort itself out and the contenders have worked through rough patches while struggling teams took advantage, it doesn't make the entire week predictable. Falling into such a lull is what the house wants.
So yes, the Minnesota Vikings will probably wallop the Houston Texans, and the Philadelphia Eagles will cruise against the Detroit Lions. But remember to take each game on a case-by-case basis to avoid the lull, even on short notice like this. Let's help with the work right at the deadline.
 
NFL Week 5 Odds
Odds courtesy of Odds Shark.
 
Top Late Bets to Make N.Y. Jets at Pittsburgh (-8) O/U: 48.5
Feel free to have a field day with this one. 
Over the past couple of years, it was easy to look at a matchup between the New Y...

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