After some wild, unpredictable NFL betting action in week one, doing our homework is extra important this week. Here’s a look at trends for some early games this coming Sunday.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
Steelers (1-0) vs Titans (1-0)
Do oddsmakers overvalue Pittsburgh and undervalue Tennessee early in seasons? The Steelers are just 1-6 ATS over their last seven September games. The Titans are 10-2 ATS over their last 12 in September. However, Pittsburgh does well with momentum, going 4-1-1 ATS in its last six following a straight up win; The Titans are 1-4 ATS over their last five following a straight-up win. The Big Ben-less Steelers could offer value this week, as the underdog is 6-1 ATS over the last seven meetings.
Bills (0-1) vs Packers (1-0)
This is an intriguing betting matchup because the spread is so big by Week 2 standards; it’s around 13 for Green Bay at most books. The Pack do a good job covering the spread thanks to their high-octane offense; they’re 8-1-1 ATS over their last 10 games overall. The lowly Bills can’t be taken lightly, as they’re 8-3 ATS over their last 11 road games, but they struggle when they’re not moving the ball. Buffalo is 2-5 ATS over its last seven after totalling less than 250 yards the previous game.
Bears (1-0) vs Cowboys (0-1)
The trends for this NFC football betting matchup really point to the UNDER. The under is 6-1 in Dallas’ last seven games, 13-3 in the Bears’ last 16 games following an ATS loss and 4-1 in the last five meetings between these two teams. The Cowboys treat bettors well at their new stadium, going 6-2 ATS in their last eight there.
Dolphins (1-0) vs Vikings (0-1)
The Dolphins are 6-1 ATS over their last seven road games but the Vikings are 5-0-1 ATS in their last six at home. Maybe Miami’s brutal early-season betting record – 2-10-2 ATS over its last 14 in September – can be the tiebreaker. Also, the Vikings respond well after straight-up losses, going 8-2 over their last 10 ATS when that happens.
Ravens (1-0) vs Bengals (0-1)
It seems you don’t go against Baltimore at the sportsbook in September. The Ravens are 7-0 ATS in their last seven September games. But there are several trends against the Ravens in his matchup history. Baltimore is 3-8 ATS in the last seven meetings and 1-4 ATS in its last five visits to Cincinnati. The Bengals are a slight underdog at home right now and the underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings.