NFL Week 1 Computer Picks, Best Bets and Predictions

Published 12:21 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

After analyzing the 16 matchups on the Week 1 card in the NFL, our best bet selection is Vikings -1.5. For more suggestions, which could lead to parlay opportunities, see below.

Take advantage of our predictions to make your NFL picks this week. BetMGM has all the information you need to begin betting on the NFL.

Best Week 1 Spread Bets

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Pick: Vikings -1.5 vs. Giants

  • Matchup: Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
  • Projected Winner & Margin: Vikings by 3.7 points (Bet on this game at BetMGM)
  • Spread: Vikings -1.5
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Date: September 8
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Pick: Packers +2.5 vs. Eagles

  • Matchup: Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles
  • Projected Winner & Margin: Packers by 3.8 points (Bet on this game at BetMGM)
  • Spread: Eagles -2.5
  • Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • Date: September 6
  • TV Channel: Peacock
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Cowboys +2.5 vs. Browns

  • Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns
  • Projected Winner & Margin: Cowboys by 0.6 points (Bet on this game at BetMGM)
  • Spread: Browns -2.5
  • Time: 4:25 PM ET
  • Date: September 8
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Ravens +3 vs. Chiefs

  • Matchup: Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs
  • Projected Winner & Margin: Ravens by 3.9 points (Bet on this game at BetMGM)
  • Spread: Chiefs -3
  • Time: 8:20 PM ET
  • Date: September 5
  • TV Channel: NBC
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Pick: Steelers +3 vs. Falcons

  • Matchup: Pittsburgh Steelers at Atlanta Falcons
  • Projected Winner & Margin: Steelers by 5.3 points (Bet on this game at BetMGM)
  • Spread: Falcons -3
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Date: September 8
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Make smart decisions. Use those stats when making your NFL picks and place your bet on BetMGM.

Best Week 1 Total Bets

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Under 47 – Ravens vs. Chiefs

Over 41.5 – Cowboys vs. Browns

Under 51 – Rams vs. Lions

Under 49 – Jaguars vs. Dolphins

  • Matchup: Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins
  • Projected Total: 47.6 points (Bet on this game at BetMGM)
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • Date: September 8
  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Live Stream: Paramount+ | Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

Under 44 – Jets vs. 49ers

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