As NFL Week 5 odds hit betting boards across the country Sunday night, the Arizona Cardinals are the final unbeaten team. Not exactly the Kansas City Chiefs or Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the two teams who duked it out in last year’s Super Bowl.
With all due respect to the Cardinals, the Chiefs and Bucs remain the NFL’s marquee attractions. And heading into Week 5, Kansas City finds itself yet again in the Sunday spotlight, as it hosts the Buffalo Bills in what is easily the most intriguing matchup of Week 5.
Multiple sportsbook insiders provided insights on opening lines and action on NFL Week 5 betting. Check back all week for updates on every game.
NFL Week 5 Odds
| Matchup | Time | Spread | Over/Under |
| Rams at Seahawks | 8:20 p.m. ET Thursday | Rams -2.5 | 54.5 |
| Jets at Falcons | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Falcons -3 | 45 |
| Dolphins at Buccaneers | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Buccaneers -11 | 48 |
| Eagles at Panthers | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Panthers -2.5 | 46 |
| Saints at Washington | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Saints -2.5 | 43.5 |
| Titans at Jaguars | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Titans -4 | 48.5 |
| Lions at Vikings | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Vikings -10 | 49.5 |
| Broncos at Steelers | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Broncos -1.5 | 40 |
| Packers at Bengals | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Packers -2 | 50 |
| Patriots at Texans | 1 p.m. ET Sunday | Patriots -8 | 39.5 |
| Bears at Raiders | 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday | Raiders -5.5 | 46 |
| Browns at Chargers | 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday | Chargers -2.5 | 47 |
| Giants at Cowboys | 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday | Cowboys -7 | 52.5 |
| 49ers at Cardinals | 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday | Cardinals -5 | 48.5 |
| Bills at Chiefs | 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday | Chiefs -3 | 56.5 |
| Colts at Ravens | 8:15 p.m. ET Monday | Ravens -7.5 | 46.5 |
Odds via The SuperBook (updated as of 7:45 p.m. ET Monday)
Colts at Ravens
Opening line: Ravens -7, Over/Under 48
UPDATE 7:45 P.M. ET MONDAY: A half-hour before kickoff, Baltimore is -7.5 (even) at WynnBet, and it’s a landslide on the favorite, with 84% of spread bets/91% of spread cash on the Ravens. And there’s significant parlay/moneyline parlay/teaser liability live from the weekend and running to the Ravens. “We absolutely will need the Colts tonight. It seems that everyone is on the Ravens,” WynnBet trader Sawyer Johnson said. “We have a decent amount of parlays that include heavy favorites, as well as teasers that are still alive. So if the Colts are able to squeak out a win, it would be huge for us.”
UPDATE 12:45 P.M. ET MONDAY: The Ravens have been fairly steady as 7-point favorites all week at TwinSpires, while taking 66% of spread bets and 70% of spread cash. But the total had some movement, dipping from 48 to 46. “Sharp money on Under 48 and 47.5,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said. And the betting splits reflect the move, with the Under taking 57% of bets/72% of dollars.
UPDATE 11:45 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Baltimore has been fairly stable all week as a 6.5-point favorite at WynnBet, where the Ravens are racking up 84% of tickets and 93% of money on the spread. The total dropped from 48 to 46, with ticket count dead even but 89% of cash on the Under.
UPDATE 3 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: The Week 5 Monday nighter opened with Baltimore a 7-point favorite at DraftKings and is now at Ravens -6.5 (even though the Ravens are drawing 63% of early tickets and 79% of early money). The total opened at 48 and is down to 45 as of this afternoon, with 59% of tickets/88% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Ravens (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) put the clamps on the Broncos in a 23-7 road win as 1-point underdogs in Week 4. The Colts (1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS) notched their first win of the season, going to Miami as 2.5-point ‘dogs and exiting with a 27-17 victory.
As of Sunday night, this Week 5 Monday night clash saw no movement in the spread or total at The SuperBook.
Bills at Chiefs
Opening line: Chiefs -3, Over/Under 57
UPDATE 7:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Less than an hour before kickoff, the Chiefs are back to a 3-point favorite at TwinSpires, after spending time at -2.5. “We’ve seen some money come in on K.C. these last few hours. We’ll still need K.C., but it’s not a sizable decision.” The Bills are netting 58% of tickets and 55% of money on the spread. The total remains at 56.5, with 59% of tickets/60% of cash on the Over.
UPDATE 1:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Kansas City hit TwinSpires’ odds board as a short 3-point home chalk and is down to -2.5. Buffalo is a popular play, no question, taking 63% of spread bets and 68% of spread money. “The Bills are the trendy ‘dog of the week and also a very popular teaser choice. I can’t remember the last time we needed K.C. as a home favorite, but it’s looking that way,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said. The total nudged from 57 to 56.5, with the Over taking 63% of bets/61% of money.
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: WynnBet has the Chiefs at -3 (even) after opening K.C. -3.5 in this rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game. The Bills are nabbing 73% of spread tickets and 74% of spread money. The total is stable at 57, with the Over taking 68% of tickets and the Under 53% of dollars.
UPDATE 1 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Kansas City opened -3 at Caesars Sportsbook and has spent the latter half of this week at -2.5. The splits speak to that, with ticket count and money both in the 2/1 range on road underdog Buffalo. But Caesars VP of trading Craig Mucklow is bracing for weekend K.C. cash.
“I think the Chiefs will see quite a lot of public money on game day, just because you’re getting them at home under a field goal,” Mucklow said. “But this is a big-time opportunity for the Bills. If [the Bills] were to win this game, Tampa would become the Super Bowl favorite and Buffalo would be the second favorite.”
Caesars opened the total at 56.5, easily the highest of Week 5, and spent most of the week at 57, even though weather could be an issue in Kansas City on Sunday night. Tickets and money are in the 70% range on the Over.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: The Chiefs were at -3.5 briefly Sunday night at DraftKings before dipping to -3, and the line toggled between -3 and -2.5 the past couple of days. Kansas City is currently -2.5, with the Bills nabbing 54% of early tickets and 62% of early cash on the spread. The total ticked from 56 to 56.5 in short order and has stuck there so far, with the Over taking 87% of tickets/82% of money.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Kansas City (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS) snapped a rare two-game skid with a 42-30 victory over Philadelphia, getting the cash as a 7.5-point road favorites. Meanwhile, Buffalo boat-raced Houston 40-0 as an 18.5-point favorite, the largest spread in the NFL this season.
Buffalo (3-1 SU and ATS) is on a three-game straight-up and ATS run, and probably itching for some payback after losing to the Chiefs 38-24 in last season’s AFC Championship Game.
Despite Sunday’s result, K.C. remains on a 2-11-1 ATS slide.
“We opened Chiefs -3 and took a few small bets on the Bills, but nothing that would result in us adjusting the number,” Murray said Sunday night. “This should be a really good two-way game. The public loves Kansas City and their explosive offense, but the wiseguys know the Chiefs’ defense is suspect, and the Bills’ defense has looked dominant for much of the season.”
The sky-high total of 57 was stable Sunday night, as well.
Browns at Chargers
Opening line: Pick ’em, Over/Under 49.5
UPDATE 1:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: TwinSpires Sportsbook opened Los Angeles -1.5 and moved to -2.5, but Cleveland is getting some money today. The Chargers are taking 70% of spread bets but just 56% of spread dollars. The total dropped from 48.5 to 47, with the Under drawing 53% of tickets/57% of money.
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: This number jumped the fence at WynnBet, where Cleveland opened as a 1.5-point favorite and it’s now Los Angeles -2.5. Ticket count is 3/1 and money 5/1 on the Chargers. The total is down to 47 from a 50 opener, with 60% of tickets and 92% of cash on the Under.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: DraftKings opened the Chargers -1, went to -2 Tuesday evening, and is now at Chargers -1.5. Los Angeles is getting 65% of tickets, but money is much closer to two-way play, with 54% on the Bolts. The total plummeted from 50 to 46 by late Tuesday night, with 69% of tickets on the Over and 63% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Cleveland (3-1 SU and ATS) didn’t generate much offense in Week 4 at Minnesota, but it didn’t need much. The Browns nabbed a 14-7 victory as a 1-point road favorite. Meanwhile, Los Angeles (2-1 SU and ATS) still has Week 4 work to do, hosting the Raiders on Monday night.
“We opened pick, took some money to Cleveland and went to Browns -1,” Murray said. “This should be a good two-way game. The action will depend largely on how the Chargers look Monday night vs. the Raiders.”
The total opened at 49.5 and remained there Sunday night.
Rams at Seahawks
Opening line: Pick ’em, Over/Under 53
UPDATE 6 P.M. ET THURSDAY: A couple of hours before kickoff, TwinSpires Sportsbook has the Rams at -2 after opening this clash a pick ’em. Los Angeles is drawing 67% of spread tickets and 70% of spread cash.
“It’s a mix of public and sharp play on L.A.,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said.
The total went from 53.5 to 54.5 and back to 53.5, with 74% of tickets on the Over but 55% of money on the Under.
“Sharp money on Under 54,” Lucas said.
UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: A few hours before kickoff. WynnBet is out to Rams -3 (even), up from the Rams -1 opener. Los Angeles is landing 73% of point-spread tickets and 77% of point-spread money. And there’s definitely a little concern behind the counter for the Week 5 opener tonight.
“This is shaping up to be a pretty decent decision for us. The public bet the Rams all week and pushed us up to the key number of Rams -3,” WynnBet senior trader Grant Tucker said. “We have seen some Seahawks money trickle in this morning. Getting Russell Wilson with 3 points at home in a divisional matchup has drawn some attention. But there is no doubt that we will need the Seahawks in every way.”
The total moved from 53.5 to 54.5, with two-way ticket count, at 54% on the Over, but money is more definitive at 66% on the Over.
“As has been the case for most prime-time games so far this season, bettors are riding the over as well,” Tucker said.
UPDATE 3 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Los Angeles is up to a 2.5-point road chalk at Caesars books, after this game opened a pick ’em Sunday night. Splits weren’t readily available today, but from the sound of things in the Caesars risk room, that number could be headed up, especially after a whopping $440,000 Rams -2.5 bet landed within the past hour.
“This might end up getting to Rams -3,” Caesars VP of trading Craig Mucklow said. “We’re still taking sharp money at -2.5, and this line has been smashed at pick, 1.5, 2, and 2.5. This isn’t one big bet that is driving this up; it’s lots of decent-sized bets. The Rams are off a loss and don’t want to go to 0-2 in the division, while Seattle hasn’t been super impressive. I can see why the Rams are liked by the sharps.”
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET TUESDAY: DraftKings opened the Rams as 1-point favorites in the Week 5 Thursday night game, moved to -1.5 Monday morning and stretched out to -2.5 by Monday afternoon. Early ticket count and money are both running 4/1 to the road favorite Los Angeles. The total opened at 52.5 and reached 55 earlier this evening, with ticket count and money both in the 2/1 range on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Rams (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) fell from the unbeaten ranks with Sunday’s 37-20 home loss to Arizona as 4-point home faves. Seattle (2-2 SU and ATS) halted a two-game skid with a 28-21 win as a 2.5-point pup at San Francisco.
“The consensus in the room was this is a toss-up game, so we hung up pick and will let the market take it from there,” Murray said. “The Rams were in a terrible spot today, off that great win vs. Tampa and with this Thursday night game looming, and it certainly showed. They were manhandled by the Cardinals. It will be interesting to see how the Rams respond.”
Although the line didn’t move Sunday night, the total jumped a full point, first to 53.5 and then to 54.
49ers at Cardinals
Opening line: Cardinals -4, Over/Under 53.5
UPDATE 1:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Cardinals landed on TwinSpires’ odds board as 4.5-point favorites and are currently -5.5, while taking 72% of tickets and 80% of money on the spread. The total plummeted 5 points to 48.5, with about 60% of bets and more than 80% of money on the Under. “Sharp money on the Under all week,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said.
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Arizona opened as a 4-point chalk at WynnBet and is now -5.5 as it prepares to face rookie QB Trey Lance and San Francisco. The Cardinals are landing 78% of tickets and 86% of money on the spread. With the 49ers’ injury issues – tight end George Kittle is doubtful – the total dropped from 53.5 to 49, with the Over getting 56% of tickets and the Under taking 79% of dollars.
UPDATE 1:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: On Friday afternoon, news broke that 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) will not play Sunday, so rookie Trey Lance draws his first NFL start against the league’s lone remaining unbeaten team. The Cards opened -4.5 and briefly touched -6 early in the week, but they’ve been -5 at Caesars books since Thursday afternoon. Arizona is getting 67% of spread bets and 57% of spread money.
The total tumbled from 53.5 to 48.5, with the final half-point coming in the wake of Friday’s news that not only is Garoppolo out, but his favorite target — tight end George Kittle (calf) — is doubtful.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: With San Francisco QB Jimmy Garoppolo (calf) questionable, this number opened Arizona -4 at DraftKings and stretched to Cardinals -6 a couple of times early in the week. The Cards are now -5.5, with ticket count running 4/1 and money 5/1 on Arizona. The total opened at 53.5 and is down to 49.5, with ticket count 3/1 on the Over, but money 2/1 on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Arizona (4-0 SU, 3-1 ATS) has looked as impressive as any team early on this season — and that certainly includes a 37-20 Week 4 punchout of the Rams as a 4-point road pup. Meanwhile, San Francisco (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS) could have a quarterback issue, after Jimmy Garoppolo suffered a calf injury in a 28-21 home loss to Seattle. Rookie Trey Lance replaced Garoppolo and could be looking at his first NFL start in this one.
“We will monitor the 49ers’ QB situation, but we didn’t think it was enough to keep the line off the board,” Murray said. “It looks like we will have a lot of [intriguing] NFC West and AFC West matchups to look forward to this season.”
The line and the total hadn’t moved by late Sunday evening.
Packers at Bengals
Opening line: Packers -3.5, Over/Under 49
UPDATE 12:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: As noted earlier, Caesars Sportsbook’s point-spread splits are skewed by a $500,000 play on Bengals (+3) even. The Packers are still very much the public play, taking 82% of spread tickets, but thanks to the big bet, the Bengals are still getting 78% of spread dollars. Conversely, at BetMGM nationally, vice president of trading Jason Scott said the Bengals are absolutely a need today, with the Packers drawing far more tickets and money.
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: This is one of the most active Week 5 games at WynnBet, with Green Bay drawing the most tickets while creating the book’s second-highest liability. The Packers are grabbing 88% of spread tickets and 77% of spread dollars, though this line dipped from Green Bay -3.5 to -3.
“The biggest need is shaping up to be the Cincinnati Bengals,” WynnBet junior trader Patrick Wall said. “There is no public love for Joe Burrow and the Bengals as a short home ‘dog. Yet this line has ticked down from 3.5 since opening. It looks like a classic Pros vs. Joes.”
The total rose from 48.5 to 50, with 63% of bets on the Over, but 62% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 1:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: Caesars Sports took a $500,000 play on Bengals +3 (even) midway through the week, and this line is now Packers -3 (even). So although the Packers are taking 86% of spread tickets thus far and are definitely the public side, the Bengals are getting 86% of spread money due to that major wager. And Caesars VP of trading Craig Mucklow said Cincinnati also saw sharp play this week, helping move the line from Packers -3.5 to -3. The total is up to 50.5 from a 49 opener.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Green Bay toggled between -3.5 and -3 early on at DraftKings, then settled in at -3 Tuesday morning. Still, the big bulk of early action is on the Packers at 87% of spread bets/81% of spread dollars. The total opened at 49.5 and is up to 51, with 74% of bets/89% of cash on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: After a dismal Week 1 showing, Green Bay (3-1 SU and ATS) has won and cashed three straight, dumping Pittsburgh 27-17 as a 6-point Week 4 home chalk. Perhaps surprisingly, Cincinnati (3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS) is part of a three-team logjam atop the AFC North.
The Bengals will be coming off a mini-bye after edging Jacksonville 24-21 on a final-seconds field goal Thursday night. However, Cincy came up short as a 7.5-point home favorite.
While noting that the line and total were stable in this contest as of Sunday night, Murray nonetheless knows where this point spread is headed.
“The Packers will be one of the most popular public sides this week,” he said. “As a result, the books will be big Bengals fans on Sunday.”
Bears at Raiders
Opening line: Raiders -4, Over/Under 45.5
UPDATE 1:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Raiders have been stable as 5.5-point favorites all week at TwinSpires, where ticket count and money are in the 2/1 range on Las Vegas. “A lot of parlay liability tied to Las Vegas, especially on the moneyline. Bears outright would be a great decision for us,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said.
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: WynnBet has Las Vegas laying 5 points at home, up a tick from the -4.5 opener. It’s practically all Raiders on the spread, at 88% of tickets and 95% of money. The total opened at 45.5 and is now 45, with 73% of tickets on the Over/53% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: The Raiders hit DraftKings’ odds board as 6-point favorites early Monday, but dialed down to -5 in the wake of their 28-14 Monday night road loss to the Chargers. Las Vegas is landing 71% of early tickets and 63% of early money on the spread. The total opened at 46 and dipped to 43.5 just a short time ago today, then inched back to 44, with 64% of tickets on the Over and 88% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Rookie QB Justin Fields and Chicago (2-2 SU and ATS) got a little offense going in a 24-14 home win over Detroit as 3-point home chalk. Las Vegas (3-0 SU, 2-1 ATS) hopes to remain unbeaten when it travels to L.A. to face the Chargers in the Week 4 Monday nighter.
“We opened Raiders -4 and were bet to -4.5,” Murray said of a Sunday night line move. “Chicago showed actual life on offense today, and we know how good its defense can be. It’s a short week for the Raiders, as well. I have a hunch there will be a lot of Bears fans in the building. It should be a very fun atmosphere.”
The total ticked down a half-point to 45 Sunday night.
Jets vs Falcons (at London)
Opening line: Falcons -3.5, Over/Under 43
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: It’s a 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT kickoff as these two outfits play in London, where Atlanta is -3 (even) after opening -3.5. It’s two-way point-spread action, with the Falcons drawing 58% of bets/54% of money. The total rose from 43.5 to 45.5, again on two-way play, with 53% of bets on the Under/58% of cash on the Over.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Atlanta bounced between -3 and -3.5 a couple of times, and is currently at the latter number at DraftKings for this contest across the pond. The Falcons are netting 63% of spread tickets and 57% of spread money. The total opened at 44, initially backed up to 43.5, then rose to 46.5 by early Tuesday. It’s now 46, with 63% of tickets/83% of money on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: New York (1-3 SU and ATS) did bookmakers a solid in Week 4, beating Tennessee 27-24 in overtime as a 5.5-point home underdog. Conversely, Atlanta (1-3 SU and ATS) gave up two late TDS in a 34-30 home loss catching 2 points against Washington.
The point spread was stable Sunday night at The SuperBook, but the total jumped up a point to 44.
Dolphins at Buccaneers
Opening line: Buccaneers -10, Over/Under 49.5
UPDATE 12:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: BetMGM VP of trading Jason Scott said Tampa Bay, not surprisingly, is in everyone’s teasers today, and surely in parlays and moneyline parlays. So the book is hoping for at least a Miami cover. At BetMGM Nevada – books up and down Las Vegas Boulevard – this line is up a full point today, from Bucs -10 to -11. “Public and sharps are on Tampa Bay. It’s almost 3/1 tickets and 2/1 money on the Bucs,” BetMGM Nevada’s Randy Madayag said.
UPDATE 10:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: The Buccaneers opened -10 last Sunday and are -10 now at WynnBet, with ticket count running 4/1 and money 2/1 on Tampa Bay. The total is down 1.5 points to 48, and though only 53% of bets are on the Under, that’s translating to a hefty 94% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Tampa Bay went up as a 9.5-point chalk at DraftKings, quickly scooted out to -10.5, retreated to the opener and is now -10. Early ticket count is 3/1 and money beyond 5/1 on the Buccaneers. The total fell to 48 from a 50 opener and 47.5 low point, with 58% of bets on the Over and 59% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The SuperBook posted this number before the Bucs’ Sunday night showdown at the Patriots. Per standard operating procedure, Dolphins-Bucs came off the board once the Bucs-Pats game kicked off. Considering how much Tampa Bay (2-1 SU, 1-2 ATS) struggled as a 6.5-point road fave against New England on Sunday night (19-17 victory), it’ll be interesting to see what Murray and crew do with this number when they put it back on the board Monday morning.
Miami (1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS) is still without starting QB Tua Tagovailoa and enters off a 27-17 home loss laying 2.5 points against Indianapolis.
Eagles at Panthers
Opening line: Panthers -4, Over/Under 46.5
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Carolina, with stud running back Christian McCaffrey (hamstring) doubtful, dropped from -4.5 to -3 at WynnBet, then rebounded a tick to -3.5 Saturday night. The Panthers are seeing 77% of spread tickets and 70% of spread cash. The total is at 45.5 from a 47 opener, with 63% of bets on the Over/58% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 1:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: This is another contest that drew a midweek major wager at Caesars Sportsbook, with a customer dropping $500,000 on Philadelphia +3.5. The line opened at Carolina -4 and has been at -3 the past two days. Again, the one large bet is skewing the splits, with 75% of tickets on the Panthers but 96% of money on the Eagles.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: DraftKings pegged Carolina as a 4-point favorite Sunday night and several times went to -3.5, where the line sits now. It’s two-way point-spread action with a lean toward the Panthers, at 57% of tickets and 54% of money. The total bounced from 46 to 44.5 to 45.5, with 85% of bets on the Over and 54% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Carolina (3-1 SU and ATS) fell from the unbeaten ranks Sunday, losing 36-28 at Dallas as a 4.5-point underdog. Philadelphia (1-3 SU and ATS) couldn’t keep up with Kansas City’s firepower in a 42-30 setback as a 7-point home pup.
Both the spread and total in this one were stable Sunday night at The SuperBook.
Saints at Washington
Opening line: Pick ’em, Over/Under 44
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SATURDAY: The Saints moved from -1 to -2.5 at WynnBet, where 79% of tickets and a hefty 92% of dollars are on New Orleans. The total inched up from 43.5 to 44, with the Over getting 57% of tickets/56% of money.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: New Orleans opened -1, peaked at -2.5, and is now -2 at DraftKings, where 69% of tickets and 55% of dollars are on the Saints. The total went from 44 to 45 and back, and is now sitting at 44.5, with ticket count 4/1 and money about 2/1 on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Saints (2-2 SU and ATS) were a Week 4 upset victim, going off as 7-point home faves against the New York Giants and losing 27-21 in overtime. Washington (2-2 SU, 1-3 ATS) rode a last-minute comeback to a 34-30 win as 2-point road chalk at Atlanta.
Neither the spread nor the total moved Sunday night.
Titans at Jaguars
Opening line: Titans -3.5, Over/Under 48.5
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SATURDAY: WynnBet nudged the Titans from -4 to -4.5, but it is all Tennessee on the spread, at 88% of bets and 94% of cash. The total is right where it began the week, at 48.5, with the Under getting 59% of bets and the Over 52% of money.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Tennessee toggled between -4 and -4.5 a few times this week at DraftKings, where the Titans are currently at the -4 opener. The Titans are taking a hefty 84% of early bets and 90% of early dollars. The total inched from 48.5 to 49 and back, with 56% of tickets on the Under and 64% of cash on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The lookahead line last week at The SuperBook was Titans -7. That was before Tennessee had to play without wideouts Julio Jones and A.J. Brown in Week 4 against the Jets. The Titans (2-2 SU and ATS) got a late TD to force overtime against New York, but lost 27-24 as 6-point road favorites.
Meanwhile, Jacksonville rookie QB Trevor Lawrence nearly nabbed his first win in the Week 4 Thursday nighter at Cincinnati, but the Jaguars ultimately fell 24-21 as 7.5-point pups as the Bengals kicked a game-winning field goal at the gun.
Taking into account the results of those two games, Murray and Co. dropped the Titans from that -7 lookahead opener to -3.5. The spread and total were stagnant Sunday night.
Lions at Vikings
Opening line: Vikings -8.5, Over/Under 49
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Minnesota is up to -10 from a -8.5 opener at WynnBet, even though star running back Dalvin Cook (ankle) is questionable. The Vikings are garnering 61% of spread bets and 68% of spread dollars. The total is at 49.5, right where it started the week, with 54% of bets on the Under/59% of money on the Over.
UPDATE 1:30 A.M. ET SATURDAY: This is yet another game that has drawn a $500,000 bet this week at Caesars, and it was on Vikings -7.5. In this case, the bettor got the best of the number early in the week, as Minnesota opened -8.5, dipped to -7.5, and is now all the way out to -10. The Lions are actually taking 60% of spread tickets at Caesars books, but the Vikes — thanks to that one huge bet — are drawing 96% of spread dollars.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: The Vikings made a couple trips from -7.5 to -7 at DraftKings and are now at -8, although point-spread splits aren’t available at the moment. The total moved from 50 to 49 t0 49.5, with 56% of bets/74% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Minnesota mustered merely a first-quarter TD in its 14-7 home loss to Cleveland in Week 4 in a pick-em game. Yet the Vikings (1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS) are 8.5-point favorites in Week 5. That’s surely a product of Detroit’s 0-4 SU mark (2-2 ATS), including last week’s 24-14 setback as a 3-point pup at Chicago.
The SuperBook didn’t move the line or the total Sunday night.
Broncos at Steelers
Opening line: Pick ’em, Over/Under 40.5
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SATURDAY: This matchup jumped the fence from Pittsburgh -1.5 to Denver -1 at WynnBet. But the Steelers actually own a modest majority of tickets and money, at 53% and 58%, respectively. The total fell from 40 to 39.5, with the Over landing 69% of bets and 54% of cash.
UPDATE 2 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Pittsburgh opened -1 at DraftKings and spent some time at -1.5 before returning to -1 Tuesday afternoon. The Steelers are seeing 61% of tickets, but money is running dead even, even though Broncos starting QB Teddy Bridgewater is listed as questionable while in concussion protocol. The total fell from 40.5 to 39.5 — tied for the lowest Week 5 total and among the lowest totals this season — with 69% of bets on the over and 54% of money on the Under.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Denver (3-1 SU and ATS) lost QB Teddy Bridgewater to a concussion in the first half against Baltimore in Week 3, then lost its perfect record in a 23-7 defeat as a 1-point home favorite. Pittsburgh (1-3 SU and ATS) had a great Week 1 win at Buffalo but hasn’t won or covered since. In Week 4, the Steelers fell at Green Bay 27-17 as 6-point dogs.
With the Broncos’ QB situation murky and Denver exposed after a soft early-season schedule, The SuperBook moved to Pittsburgh -1 shortly after opening Sunday night.
Patriots at Texans
Opening line: Patriots -9.5, Over/Under 39.5
UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SATURDAY: New England is an 8.5-point favorite at WynnBet, down a point from the opener. The Patriots are netting 66% of spread bets and 60% of spread dollars. The total opened at 39 and is now 39.5, with 62% of bets on the Over, but 80% of cash on the Under.
UPDATE 2:45 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: The Patriots, who have major issues on their offensive line, are down to -8.5 from a -9.5 opener at DraftKings, although ticket count and money are both in the 4/1 range on New England. The total ticked from 40 to 39.5 Monday, with 58% of tickets/55% of cash on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: New England gave Tampa Bay all it could handle in the Week 4 Sunday nighter. But the Patriots (1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS) came up just short, falling 19-17 as 6.5-point home pups. Meanwhile, overmatched Houston (1-3 SU, 2-2 ATS) got pasted at Buffalo 40-0 catching 18.5 points, the largest line so far this season.
The SuperBook didn’t move the point spread in this contest, but the total got out of the 30s, inching from 39.5 to 40 before this matchup was taken off the board once the Bucs-Patriots Sunday night game kicked off.
Giants at Cowboys
Opening line: Cowboys -7, Over/Under 49.5
UPDATE 1:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Cowboys sit at -7 after opening -7.5 at TwinSpires, with sharp bettors and public players on opposite sides of this matchup. Dallas is getting 74% of tickets but just 55% of money on the spread. “Sharp money on NYG +7.5, and the public all over Dallas. This has a Pros vs. Joes feel to it,” TwinSpires trading analyst Zachary Lucas said. The total is up to 52.5 from a 49.5 opener, with ticket count 4/1 and money beyond 5/1 on the Over.
UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SATURDAY: Dallas landed on WynnBet’s odds board as a 7.5-point favorite and is down to -7. Contrary to the move, the Cowboys are attracting 82% of spread tickets and 83% of spread money. The total advanced from 50 to 52, with 69% of bets/89% of cash on the Over.
UPDATE 3 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: DraftKings opened the Cowboys -8 Sunday night and by late Monday morning was down to -7, where the line remains today. Contrary to the move, 81% of early bets and 88% of early dollars are on Dallas. The total is up to 52.5 from a 50 opener, with 61% of bets/82% of dollars on the Over.
UPDATE 10 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Dallas is 3-1 SU and the only team in the league that’s perfect to the number, with a 4-0 ATS mark. In Week 4, the Cowboys took care of previously unbeaten Carolina, rallying from a 14-13 halftime deficit and rolling 36-28 as 4.5-point home favorites. New York rallied for a Week 4 upset, winning 27-21 in overtime at New Orleans as a 7-point pup.
The Cowboys moved to -7.5 almost immediately after The SuperBook posted this game, while the total stretched to 50.5 later Sunday night.