BlueBet previews the NFL Week 8 action below. Read on for our best bets per game and an overview of the feature games this week.
Miami Dolphins at Baltimore Ravens
Date: Friday 10:25 am. Venue: Baltimore
Odds: Ravens $1.62, Dolphins $2.37
The Ravens host the Dolphins on Friday at Baltimore. We'll provide a betting preview of the game below.
Form Guide:
The 4-2 Dolphins are heading to Baltimore full of confidence after three straight wins. In recent games, they’ve knocked off the Falcons on the road and made a comeback against the Jets last week.
The 3-4 Ravens aren’t in great form with 4 losses in their last 5 games. They lost to the Vikings last week by 8 points and lost at home against the Bears 27-24 previously.
Head to Head Record:
The two sides met last season and the Ravens were large winners 38-6. Since 2005, the Ravens are 3-0 against the Dolphins at home and 6-1 overall.
Point Spread:
Baltimore will start as 3 point favourites in this matchup. The Ravens are 5-0 ATS versus the Dolphins but they’re also 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. While for the Dolphins, they’re 4-2 ATS on the road and they beat the Falcons on the road recently. So we would take the Dolphins +3.5.Best bet: Dolphins +3.5 ($1.76)
Total Points:
The over total is 5-2 when the Dolphins play the Ravens in Baltimore. The Ravens are 4-1 against the over total overall. So we’re backing the over 36.5 point total here. Best bet: Over 36.5 points ($1.87)
Tip:
Dolphins WIN ($2.37)
It’s hard to back against the form in this game as the Dolphins have won three straight and the Ravens are 1-4. They’ve also lost two in a row at home. So we’re backing the Dolphins to get the upset here.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Detroit Lions
Date: Monday 10:30 am. Venue: Detroit
Odds: Lions $2.25, Steelers $1.68
The Lions host the Steelers on Monday at Detroit. We'll provide a betting preview of the game below.
Form Guide:
The Steelers head to Detroit for the first time since 2009 and this is an important matchup. They sit at 5-2 and can continue their dominance atop the AFC North with a victory.
The Lions are back from the bye and sit at 3-3. They’re chasing the Vikings for the NFC North divisional title and they need to beat the Steelers here. However, they allowed 52 points against the Saints before the bye and they'll be tested this week.
Head to Head Record:
They haven’t met since 2013 and the Steelers won 37-27 at home. Overall since 1998, the Steelers are 4-0 against the Lions.
Point Spread:
The Steelers are 2.5 point favourites in this game and they’re 7-3 ATS on the road. The Lions are just 3-8 ATS in their last 11 games. They’re also 1-4 ATS at home in the last 5 games. So we would back the Steelers to cover the line.Best bet: Steelers -2.5 ($1.85)
Total Points:
The over total is 4-1 in the Lions last 5 home games and the total reached 90 points in their last game (52-38 against the Saints). The over total is also 5-1 in this matchup. So take the over total when available.Best bet: Over Total Points (TBA)
Tip:
Steelers WIN ($1.68)
The Lions defence is a real worry against the Steelers as they allow 24.8 ppg. The Steelers D will make it tough for the Lions to move the chains as they rank 1st in passing yards allowed. In the end, it’s hard to back against the in-form Steelers.
Denver Broncos at Kansas City Chiefs
Date: Tuesday 10:30 am. Venue: Kansas City
Odds: Chiefs $1.32, Broncos $3.54
The Chiefs host the Broncos on Tuesday at Kansas City. We'll provide a betting preview of the game below.
Form Guide:
The Broncos are 3-3 and they’re coming off two poor performances in a row. They were shutout against the Chargers last week for the first time in 25 years. Before that game, they lost against the winless Giants, 23-10. So this is a very important game for their slim playoff hopes.
Kansas City lost a thriller last week against the Raiders by a point. They’ve now lost two in a row after a 5-0 start. But they should enjoy playing the Broncos.
Head to Head Record:
The Chiefs are 3-0 against the Broncos since 2015 and they beat them 33-10 in this last matchup at home.
Point Spread:
The Chiefs are 4.5 point favourites and they have a 5-2 record ATS this season. They have a 4-2 ATS record against the Broncos as well. The Broncos are just 1-4 ATS on the road and 3-6-1 overall. So we’re taking the Chiefs to cover the line.Best bet: Chiefs -4.5 ($1.58)
Total Points:
Kansas City rank 2nd in the NFL for points scored and they’re 5-2 against the over total this season. But they’re just 4-11 against the over total at home. The Broncos are 2-4 against the over in their last 6 road games. So we’re taking the under total points.Best bet: Under 42.5 points ($1.96)
Tip:
Chiefs WIN ($1.32)
Back at home, we're on the Chiefs to rebound after two losses. The Broncos have looked poor lately and they'll have trouble stopping the Chiefs.
Other NFL Week 8 Tips:
| Game | Date / Time (AEST) | Best Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Vikings at Browns | Sun 29 Oct, 11:30 pm | Vikings -9.0 ($1.89) |
| Raiders at Bills | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | Bills WIN ($1.71) |
| Colts at Bengals | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | Colts +11.0 ($1.85) |
| Chargers at Patriots | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | Over 48.5 points ($1.91) |
| Bears at Saints | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | Saints -9.0 ($1.94) |
| Falcons at Jets | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | Jets +5.0 ($1.89) |
| 49ers at Eagles | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | 49ers +13.0 ($1.85) |
| Panthers at Buccaneers | Mon 30 Oct, 3:00 am | Panthers WIN ($2.09) |
| Texans at Seahawks | Mon 30 Oct, 6:05 am | Over 46.5 points ($1.87) |
| Cowboys at Redskins | Mon 30 Oct, 6:25 am | Cowboys WIN ($1.76) |
