NFL Computer Picks Week 8: Model With 67% Accuracy Gives Seven Best Bets

Marcus Mariota #1 of the Atlanta Falcons rolls out to pass during the second half against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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 2-3 last week. The cumulative record is now 49-26-1 on the season. That’s a 66.7% hit rate across the first seven weeks of this 2022-23 campaign.

NFL Computer Picks: Week 8

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

Pick OpponentSimilar Matchup
Patriots -1.5at Jets94%
Patriots-JetsOver 40.576%
Panthers +4.5at Falcons81%
Panthers-Falcons Over 4172%
Cardinals-VikingsUnder 4990%
Titans-TexansOver 40.581%
Bengals-BrownsUnder 4797%

Insights For Week 8

You can view last week’s results by visiting the NFL Computer Picks article for Week 7. It’s worth noting that the model only had one 100% line value pick last week. There are no 100% bets for Week 8.

On top of that, picks with 80% or higher line value went 2-1 in Week 7. That threshold is now 23-17-1 on the season. These bets made the cut for Week 7:

  • Patriots -1.5 at Jets
  • Cardinals-Vikings Under 49
  • Bengals-Browns Under 47

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: 49-26-1
Spread: 27-13-1
Totals: 22-13

NFL Computer Picks: Previous Articles

You can browse previous editions of this article below: