BlueBet previews the NFL Week 3 action below. Read on for our best bets per game and an overview of the feature games this week.
Los Angeles Rams at San Francisco 49ers
Date: Friday, 22/09/2017 10:25 am. Venue: Santa Clara
Odds: 49ers $2.10, Rams $1.75
The 49ers host the Rams on Friday at Santa Clara. We'll provide a betting preview of the game below.
Form Guide:
The 49ers were close to pulling off a stunning upset last week against the Seahawks, but they lost by 3 points. They're yet to score a touchdown this season (12 total points) but they should break that streak against the Rams.
Los Angeles also lost a close game in Week 2 as the Redskins beat them 27-20. They have a 1-1 record this season as they won in Week 1 by a score of 46-9 against the Colts. Their defence should enjoy facing the 49ers mediocre passing attack.
Head to Head Record:
The 49ers have enjoyed playing Rams of late as they're 3-0 against them. They've won the last two at home against them, which includes a 28-0 drubbing last season. But the 49ers aren't in great touch on offence so this should be closer.
Point Spread:
San Francisco are 3-0 ATS and 4-0 overall at Santa Clara. In two of the last three meetings at Santa Clara, the margin has been just a field goal so we are expecting another close one. The 49ers matched the Seahawks last week so we would bet on the line for them.Best bet: 49ers -2.5 ($2.37)
Total Points:
As mentioned the 49ers are yet to score a touchdown in the new season. While for the Rams, they're averaging 33 points per game and they'll be looking to end a losing streak against the 49ers. Best bet: Under 39.5 points $(1.92)
Tip:
49ers WIN ($2.10)
The 49ers are the underdog at home but their record against the Rams is hard to back against. This should be a low scoring game in Santa Clara and we have the 49ers winning by a few points.
Oakland Raiders at Washington Redskins
Date: Monday, 25/09/2017 10:30 am. Venue: Landover
Odds: Redskins $2.37, Raiders $1.62
The Redskins host the Raiders on Monday at Landover, Washington. We'll provide a betting preview of the game below.
Form Guide:
The Redskins are 1-1 this season as they lost their opener 30-17 against the Eagles. But they rebounded in Los Angeles with a 27-20 win over the Rams. They have lost three in a row at home so the Raiders will be a tougher challenge.
Oakland have kicked off the season with two impressive wins over the Titans and Jets. They went 5-0 on the road early last season and they beat the Titans on the road. So they will be full of confidence in this road game at Washington.
Head to Head Record:
The two sides haven't met since 2013 and the Redskins won on that occasion, 24-14. But the Raiders are in much better form at the moment.
Point Spread:
The Raiders are the favourites in this game and they're in great form. We have the Raiders winning this game by around 6 points so we would back them at the line.Best bet: Raiders -3.5
Total Points:
The total points has reached 47 points in the Redskins two games this season. In a feature game, both defences should be fired up for a low scoring game. In the Raiders last away game, the total reached 42 points so the under total is looking like the best bet.Best bet: Under 53.5 points $(1.96)
Tip:
Raiders WIN ($1.62)
Oakland are coming into this game with two large wins and we think they'll take this game against the Redskins. But it will hopefully be a close contest.
Dallas Cowboys at Arizona Cardinals
Date: Tuesday, 26/09/2017 10:30 am. Venue: Glendale
Odds: Cardinals $2.40, Cowboys $1.60
The Cardinals host the Cowboys on Tuesday at Glendale. We'll provide a betting preview of the game below.
Form Guide:
The Cardinals just limped over the line against the Colts last week and they sit at 1-1 on the season. They were down 13-3 at one stage so the Cardinals will need to start better against the wounded Cowboys.
The Cowboys leaked 42 points against the Broncos and the defence will be looking for a response in Arizona. After a 19-3 victory in Week 1, the Cowboys were poor against the Broncos.
Head to Head Record:
Arizona have a great head to head against the Cowboys as they've won the last four since 2008. The last meeting was back in 2014 and the Cardinals won 28-17. They have a 3-0 record at home against the Cowboys and have won two via overtime.
Point Spread:
After last week, it's tough to bet on the Cowboys defence. They were incredibly poor in Denver and the rushing attack wasn't much better. The Cardinals will be looking forward to their first home game this season and we would back them at the lineBest bet: Cardinals +3.5
Total Points:
Both sides scored under 20 points last week and they combined for a total of 33 points. The average margin in the last 3 meetings is 43.3 points. Also in the last meeting at Glendale, the total reached just 32 points which also went into overtime. So we're backing the unders.Best bet: Under 47.5 points $(1.85)
Tip:
Cardinals WIN ($2.40)
Both sides aren't in great form so this makes for a close game in Arizona. The Cardinals haven't played at home this season and they won their home opener last season by 33 points. We would expect a closer game against the Cowboys, but they were really poor on the road last week. So the Cardinals are a good value win bet here.
Other NFL Week 3 Tips:
| Game | Date / Time | Best Bet |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens at Jaguars | Sunday 11:30 pm | Jaguars WIN ($2.62) |
| Broncos at Bills | Monday 3:00 am | Bills WIN ($2.37) |
| Saints at Panthers | Monday 3:00 am | Saints +6.5 ($1.87) |
| Steelers at Bears | Monday 3:00 am | Under 44.5 points ($1.85) |
| Falcons at Lions | Monday 3:00 am | Over 50.5 points ($1.89) |
| Browns at Colts | Monday 3:00 am | Under 40.5 points ($1.92) |
| Buccaneers at Vikings | Monday 3:00 am | Vikings WIN |
| Texans at Patriots | Monday 3:00 am | Patriots -13.5 ($1.92) |
| Dolphins at Jets | Monday 3:00 am | Dolphins WIN ($1.38) |
| Giants at Eagles | Monday 3:00 am | Eagles -6.5 ($1.96) |
| Seahawks at Titans | Monday 6:05 am | Seahawks +2.5 ($2.02) |
| Bengals at Packers | Monday 6:25 am | HT/FT Packers ($1.50) |
| Chiefs at Chargers | Monday 6:25 am | Chiefs WIN ($1.60) |
