Sunday’s NFL betting Preview and top picks | October 29, 2023

The NFL is back for Week Eight, and with no teams on bye, this slate is packed with action. Here are our top picks for Sunday’s games.

Washington Commanders vs Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles, with a 6-1 record, are coming off a significant Sunday Night Football win against the Miami Dolphins. While they’re one of the best NFL teams, their defensive inconsistency is a problem, and we believe the Washington Commanders will capitalize on that. At 3-4, Washington haven’t strung together two good games, but we think they’ll keep this home game close. These teams met three weeks ago, with Philadelphia winning by three; we expect a similar result here.

Dallas Cowboys vs Los Angeles Rams

This game between two playoff hopefuls is expected to be a high-scoring affair, and when that happens, Cooper Kupp is heavily involved. Despite Cooper Kupp’s struggles last weekend, his prior two weeks demonstrated his potential with over 115 yards in consecutive contests. Kupp should exploit a Cowboys defense dealing with injuries and find the endzone in this spot.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Jacksonville Jaguars

The Steelers have a 4-2 record through six games and are consistently showing their ability to win in unconventional manners. In this home game, they take on a Jacksonville team that has won four straight, but the Steelers will control the game on their terms. We expect Pittsburgh to play their typical, gritty style of football, controlling the clock and securing a home win.

New York Giants vs New York Jets

Saquon Barkley, the Giants’ star running back, has been performing well since his return from injury. He has gained over 100 total yards in each game since coming back and is a featured part of this offense. The Giants rely on him to be their best player, and he should be heavily utilized, especially against the Jets’ weak rush defense. At +130, we like his odds with the top Sportsbooks of reaching the endzone.

Arizona Cardinals vs Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore is the talk of the NFL coming into this game after they dismantled the Super Bowl-contending Detroit Lions last weekend. The Ravens seem to have improved their offense and fixed issues that were plaguing them at the start of the season. However, we’re siding with the 1-6 Arizona Cardinals, who have been scrappy and are 2-1 at home against the spread. The value lies with Arizona, as we don’t believe the Ravens have fixed everything, and last week’s win could prove to be an aberration.

San Francisco 49ers vs Cincinnati Bengals

The once-elite San Francisco defense was exposed last time they played, and their pass defense looked especially susceptible. In that game, the Minnesota Vikings’ top receiver, Jordan Addison, caught two touchdowns and put up over 120 yards. We believe Ja’Marr Chase could have a similar performance, given his skills and the 49ers’ pass defense issues. In this game, we expect him to find the endzone, and these odds are too long for one of the NFL’s best players.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Chicago Bears

The Chargers have been disappointing this season, but this game is an excellent opportunity for them to bounce back. The Bears have one of the worst defenses in the league, and this Justin Herbert led offense should take full advantage. This Sunday night feature should be a blowout, and we expect the Chargers to cover the big spread at home and rebound from a disappointing loss.

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