NFL Week 1 Trends Every Bettor Should Be Aware of

NFL Week 1 Trends Every Bettor Should Be Aware of

Written by on September 4, 2017

If you’re an betting aficionado that is getting prepared for the upcoming 2017 campaign and you’re looking to get off to a positive start (ya’ think?) then you need to know all about the important Week 1 trends that every bettor should be aware of. With a whopping seven divisional matchups taking place on opening weekend, knowing your ATS trends is a definite must for every NFL bettor and could be just the thing that turns a modest wagering week into a phenomenal, bankroll-boosting one. Now, let’s get down to business with a guy that just loves eye-opening ATS trends and most of the top betting odds for NFL Week 1.

NFL Week 1 Trends Every Bettor Should Be Aware of

 
 

Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots

When: Thursday, September 7, 2017 at 8:30 PM ET Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts TV: NBC NFL Week 1 Odds: New England -8 / Total: 48 Analysis: The New England Patriots have gone 74-1 ATS in their last 75 home games! Okay, so while I’m just kidding around, it kind of feels like New England has gone 74-1 in their last 75 home dates. All jokes aside, here is a look at some of the jaw-dropping ATS trends that Tom Brady and company have compiled in recent times. The Patriots are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September, 18-6-2 ATS in their last 26 home games, 18-7-2 ATS in their last 27 games against teams from the AFC and 34-16-2 ATS in their last 52 games overall. The good news for Chiefs betting backers is that Kansas City has gone 6-0 ATS in their last 6 road games and 5-2 ATS in their L/7 games overall. Unfortunately, Kansas City is also just 1-4 ATS in their last five road dates against New England.

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New York Jets at Buffalo Bills

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: New Era Field, Orchard Park, New York TV: CBS NFL Week 1 Odds: Buffalo Bills -8.5 / Total: 41 Analysis: The Jets enter the season as the prohibitive favorite to get head Coach Todd Bowles fired first, but the Bills just had a fire sale that screams “we’re playing for next year.’ I’m thinking the key trends you need to know is that the Bills are just 1-4 ATS in their last 5 home games and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games against teams from the AFC East while the underdog in this rivalry has gone 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings.

Atlanta Falcons at Chicago Bears

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois TV: FOX NFL Week 1 Odds: Atlanta -7 / Total: 51 Analysis: The Falcons used to struggle to beat the Bears in Chi-Town as their 2-6 ATS mark in their last eight road dates suggests, but Atlanta is also 8-1 ATS in their last nine road games while Chicago has put together a pitiful 0-7 ATS mark in their last seven games in the month of September.

Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals

When: 1:00 PM ET, Sunday, September 10, 2017 Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio TV: CBS NFL Week 1 Odds: Cincinnati -2.5 / Total: 43 Analysis: Home is apparently where the heart is when the Ravens and Bengals meet. The home team in this AFC North rivalry is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 meetings while Baltimore has gone 2-5 ATS in their last 7 meetings against Cincinnati and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road dates against the Bengals.

Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio TV: CBS NFL Week 1 Odds: Pittsburgh -9 / Total: 47 Analysis: Apparently, it’s a lock the Cleveland Browns are going to lose and fail to cover the spread. The Steelers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games while Cleveland has gone 0-10-1 ATS in their last 11 games against their AFC North division rivals. The favorite in this series is 4-0-1 ATS in the last five meetings, but. I’ve got a funny feeling…

Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: Ford Field, Detroit, Michigan TV: FOX NFL Week 1 Odds: Arizona -1 / Total: 48 Analysis: The Arizona Cardinals generally get off to a fast start, seeing as how they’ve gone 6-2 ATS in their last 8 games in the month of September and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 Week 1 games. Conversely, the Detroit Lions are 1-5 ATS in their last six games in the month of September and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against their NFC rivals. The Cards are also 4-0 ATS in the last four meetings, although the home team has gone 11-1 ATS in the last dozen meetings.

Jacksonville Jaguars at Houston Texans

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas TV: CBS NFL Week 1 Odds: Houston -5.5 / Total: 40 Analysis: The Jaguars are 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 1 and 7-19 ATS in their last 26 games in September. On the flip side of the coin the Houston Texans are 8-2-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. AFC South and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 regular season openers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Miami Dolphins

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida TV: FOX NFL Week 1 Odds: Tampa Bay -2.5 / Total: 45.5 Analysis: The Buccaneers are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games and 6-2 ATS in their last eight games overall. While the Dolphins have gone 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Week 1 games, but they’re also just 6-13 ATS in their last 19 home games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in the month of September.

Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tennessee TV: CBS NFL Week 1 Odds: Tennessee -2 / Total: 51.5 Analysis: The Road team in this AFC series is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings while the Oakland raiders have gone 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings in Tennessee and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 meetings against the Titans overall.

Philadelphia Eagles at Washington Redskins

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: FedEx Field, Landover, Maryland TV: FOX NFL Week 1 Odds: Philadelphia -1.5 / Total: 47.5 Analysis: The Redskins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against their NFC East division rivals and a robust 10-4 ATS in their last 14 games overall. Conversely, the Philadelphia Eagles are a dismal 1-6 ATS in their last 7 road games, 1-4 ATS in their L/5 meetings in Washington and a winless 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings against the Skins overall.

Indianapolis Colts (-3) at Los Angeles Rams

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 4:05 PM ET Where: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, California TV: CBS NFL Week 1 Odds: Indianapolis -3 / Total: 47 The Indianapolis Colts are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in the month of September and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 NFL Week 1 games. Analysis: The Indianapolis Colts are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games in the month of September and 1-8 ATS in their last 9 Week 1 games. Despite their 0-6-1 ATS mark in their last 7 home games, I’m thinking the Rams have a chance. The Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two.

Seattle Seahawks at Green Bay Packers

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 4:25 PM ET Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin TV: FOX NFL Week 1 Odds: TBA / Total: 50 Analysis: Seattle is 0-4 ATS in their last four home games while the Packers have gone 4-0 ATS in their last four home games. The home team in this NFC rivalry is 5-1 ATS in the last six meetings overall while the Over has gone 5-2 in the last seven meetings in Green Bay.

Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 4:25 PM ET Where: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, California TV: FOX NFL Week 1 Odds: Carolina -5.5 / Total: 48 Analysis: The Panthers are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 meetings in San Francisco and 13-3 ATS in their last 16 meetings against the Niners overall while the Over is 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

Giants at Cowboys (-5)

When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 8:30 PM ET Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: NBC NFL Week 1 Odds: Dallas -3.5 / Total: 47.5 Analysis: The Cowboys are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against their NFC East counterparts and 0-5 ATS in their last five games against the Giants. The Underdog is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 meetings and the Giants are 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road dates against Dallas. Last but not least, the Over is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings

Saints at Vikings

When: Monday, September 11, 2017 at 7:10 PM ET Where: U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota TV: ESPN NFL Week 1 Odds: Minnesota -3.5 / Total: 48 Analysis: Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints are a near-perfect 9-1 ATS in their last 10 road games and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 games against their NFC conference rivals. However, Minnesota is 5-0 ATS in their last five games in the month of September, but just 1-8 ATS in their last nine Monday night games.

Chargers at Broncos

When: Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10:20 PM ET Where: Sports Authority Field, Denver, Colorado TV: ESPN NFL Week 1 Odds: Denver -3.5 / Total: 43.5 Analysis: The Chargers are 8-2-4 ATS in their last 14 road games against Denver while the road team in this longtime AFC West divisional rivalry has gone 10-3-1 ATS in their last 14 meetings. The Over is 9-3 in the last 12 meetings between these rivals when they meet in Denver.