NFL Computer Picks Week 7: Model With 67% Accuracy Gives Five Best Bets

Oct 9, 2022; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) drops back to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at TIAA Bank Field.
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These NFL computer picks were compiled by the BetPrep.com database, focusing on line value when looking at historically similar matchups. For more details on the pick selection, scroll down to the reference section below.

We will track this model throughout the season, gleaning insights along the way.

Overall, the model went 6-3 last week. The cumulative record is now 47-23-1 on the season. That’s a 67.14% hit rate across the first six weeks of this 2022-23 campaign.

NFL Computer Picks: Week 7

We are only tracking picks with 65% or greater in the similar matchups column. Still, there are five picks this week, including notable spreads and totals you should be paying attention to.

PickOpponentSimilar Matchups
Under 45.5Browns-Ravens88%
Colts +2.5at Titans67%
Over 42.5Colts-Titans76%
Panthers +11vs. Bucs97%
Texans +7 at Raiders100%

Insights For Week 7

You can view last week’s results by visiting the NFL Computer Picks article for Week 6. It’s worth noting that the model did not have any 100% line value picks last week. There is one 100% bet for Week 7:

  • Texans +7 at Raiders

On top of that, picks with 80% or higher line value went 3-1 in Week 6. That threshold is now 21-16-1 on the season. These bets made the cut for Week 7:

  • Panthers +11 vs. Bucs
  • Under 45.5 Browns-Ravens

NFL Computer Picks Reference

BetPrep’s NFL computer picks look through historical data to find line value on the spread or total. Essentially, it compares the spread/total with similar matchups over the years and lets you know if the number is higher or lower than a large percentage of those games. This is what the “Similar Matchup” column means in the aforementioned table.

For example, the Chargers are +4 at the Chiefs. BetPrep indicates that teams like the Chargers have a lower spread in 78% of similar matchups based on historical data. Thus, indicating line value for this pick.

You can view the model and poke around in the BetPrep database here.

NFL Computer Picks Results

Season Overall: 47-23-1
Spread: 26-11-1
Totals: 21-12

NFL Computer Picks: Previous Articles

You can browse previous editions of this article below: