The 2021 NFL season kicks off with several tantalizing clashes, including Cowboys vs. Buccaneers on Thursday, September 9. The defending Super Bowl champions bring back all 22 starters from last season, while Dallas recovers star quarterback Dak Prescott (ankle) from injury. Caesars Sportsbook’s latest Week 1 NFL odds list Tampa Bay as a 7.5-point home favorite against the Cowboys.
Elsewhere in the NFL Week 1 schedule, Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills welcome Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers in a crucial clash with the AFC. Other notable Week 1 clashes include Cardinals vs. Titans (-3), Browns vs. Chiefs (-6), and Bears vs. Rams (-7.5). All of the Week 1 NFL lines are listed below, and SportsLine’s advanced computer model has all the NFL betting tips and predictions you need to make the best NFL Week 1 picks now.
The model, which simulates every NFL game 10,000 times, is up nearly $ 7,900 per 100 players on the NFL’s top picks since its inception six years ago. Last season, he made 24-14 on the NFL’s top picks, grossing over $ 800. The model also enters the 2021 season on an incredible 120-78 run on the NFL’s top picks dating back to the 2017 season.
The model has also ranked in the Top 10 on NFLPickWatch four of the past five years on NFL direct picks and has beaten over 94% of CBS Sports Football Pick’em players four times during that time. Whoever followed him is very high.
Now he’s turned his attention to Caesars’ latest Week 1 NFL odds and has locked the picks for every NFL game. Head here to see each choice.
Best NFL predictions of week 1
One of the best NFL predictions of Week 1 recommended by the model: the 49ers (-7.5) cover the spread against the Lions. San Francisco had a disappointing season a year ago, finishing 6-10 in 2020. Detroit also struggled to find the win column and finally made some major changes this offseason. The Lions hired Dan Campbell as their head coach and traded for quarterback Jared Goff, a former No. 1 overall pick.
The 49ers anticipate the return of a number of injury starters in 2021, including George Kittle, Jimmy Garoppolo, Nick Bosa and Dee Ford. The SportsLine model expects the San Francisco offense to have a field day against the Detroit defense, which allowed 419.8 yards per game last season, placing last in the NFL. The model shows that the 49ers fly over 300 meters in the air, allowing San Francisco to cover almost 60% of the simulations.
Another of the model’s Week 1 NFL top picks: the Panthers (-4.5) cover as home favorites against the Jets. Both teams struggled last season, with New York winning just two games and Carolina ending the 2020 campaign with a 5-11 record. Carolina’s Christian McCaffrey has missed most of the year, but the versatile running back is set to be the Panthers’ main focal point again in 2021. In his last full season, McCaffrey recorded 1,387 rushing yards, 1,005 receiving yards and 19 total touchdowns.
The model expects McCaffrey to have a big day against the Jets, racking up nearly 130 all-purpose yards. Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold should also have a strong performance against his former team, as simulations show him throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns.
How to make NFL Week 1 picks
The model also called for who wins and covers in every other game on the NFL Week 1 schedule, and he’s calling on a Super Bowl contender to go down hard. You can only get every pick for every game on SportsLine.
So what NFL choices can you make with confidence? And which Super Bowl contender falls hard? Check out the latest NFL odds below, then visit SportsLine to see which teams are winning and covering the gap, all from a proven computer model that has grossed nearly $ 7,900 since its inception, and find out- the.
Week 1 NFL Odds (via Caesars)
Thursday September 9
Cowboys at Buccaneers (-7.5, 50.5)
Featured Game | Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Dallas Cowboys
Sunday September 12
Steelers at Bills (-6.5, 50.5)
Featured Game | Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Jets at the Panthers (-4.5, 43.5)
Featured Game | Carolina Panthers vs. New York Jets
Jaguars to Texans (+3, 45)
Featured Game | Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Cardinals vs. Titans (-3. 51.5)
Featured Game | Tennessee Titans vs. Arizona Cardinals
Chargers in Washington (+1.5, 44.5)
Featured Game | Washington Football Team vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Eagles vs. Falcons (-3.5, 48)
Featured Game | Atlanta Falcons vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Seahawks at Colts (+2.5, 49)
Featured Game | Indianapolis Colts vs. Seattle Seahawks
Vikings to the Bengals (+3.5, 48)
Featured Game | Cincinnati Bengals vs. Minnesota Vikings
49ers at Lions (+7.5, 45.5)
Featured Game | Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers
Browns at the Chiefs (-6, 53)
Featured Game | Kansas City Chiefs vs. Cleveland Browns
Dolphins vs. Patriots (-3, 44.5)
Featured Game | New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins
Broncos vs. Giants (+2.5, 42.5)
Featured Game | New York Giants vs. Denver Broncos
Packers in Saints (+3, 50)
Featured Game | New Orleans Saints vs. Green Bay Packers
Bear with rams (-7.5, 45)
Featured Game | Los Angeles Rams vs. Chicago Bears
Monday, September 13
Ravens to Raiders (+4.5, 51)
Featured Game | Las Vegas Raiders vs. Baltimore Ravens
