15 early Week 3 NFL bets to make
15 early Week 3 NFL bets to make
Bets that respected handicappers like right now, plus betting splits
If you’re still looking for betting advice on the NFL after Week 2, hopefully you practiced proper bankroll management, because it was rough out there. Generally, it’s not going to be good for the public when a few underdogs cover, but ‘dogs of 5.5+ points are now 5-5 straight up and a staggering 9-1 against the spread this season. And that included four outright winners in Week 2 — not to mention the favorite on Sunday Night Football (Texans -6.5) and Monday Night Football (Eagles -5.5) both not covering.
Here’s hoping that Week 3 treats you, and your bankroll, better.
I’ve gathered 15 early Week 3 best bets from respected handicappers that you may want to bet before the lines shift more as the week goes on. Remember that the goal in sports betting is to always get the best of the number. If you’re making your first NFL bets of the week on Sunday at noon ET, it’s going to be tough sledding to consistently win.
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Week 3 NFL betting info from DraftKings
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Most wagered-on plays by largest % of total Week 3 NFL money:
1. Broncos +6.5 at Buccaneers -- 7.6%
2. Buccaneers ML vs. Broncos -- 3.8%
3. Bengals ML vs. Commanders -- 3.2%
4. Bears +2 at Colts -- 3.0%
5. Titans -3 vs. Packers -- 2.9%
Most popular plays by largest % of total Week 3 NFL tickets:
1. Buccaneers ML vs. Broncos -- 4.2%
2. Browns ML vs. Giants -- 3.6%
3. Raiders ML vs. Panthers -- 3.5%
4. 49ers ML at Rams -- 3.3%
5. Seahawks ML vs. Dolphins -- 2.8%
Strongest public spread plays by largest % of game spread money:
1. Bears +2 at Colts -- 76.5%
2. Browns -6.5 vs Giants -- 76.4%
3. Ravens -1 at Cowboys -- 76.3%
4. Commanders +7.5 at Bengals -- 76.3%
5. Broncos +6.5 at Buccaneers -- 73.5%
Strongest public spread plays by largest % of game spread tickets:
1. Buccaneers -6.5 vs. Broncos -- 79.8%
2. Raiders -5 vs. Panthers -- 78.0%
3. 49ers -6.5 at Rams -- 70.3%
4. Bills -5 vs. Jaguars -- 69.8%
5. Bengals -7.5 vs. Commanders -- 69.3%
Week 3 NFL best bets
Vikings +2.5 — Jason Logan, Covers
Vikings +2 — Sam Panayotovich, BetQL
Vikings-Texans 1H UNDER 23.5 (-120) — Joe Osborne, Covers