If you’re fired up for the quickly approaching 2017 regular season and you’re still looking for some expert NFL betting picks, then you’re going to love my trio of must-bet matchups that you just can’t miss on opening weekend. With that said, I’ve got a trio of Week 1 picks that all have a great chance of helping you get off to a great betting campaign. Now, let’s get down to business and review the betting odds for the NFL games that will take place on Week 1.
The Panthers drafted gifted running back Christian McCaffrey in the first round and wide receiver Curtis Samuel in the second round to add some youth and speed to their offense while adding veteran defensive end Julius Peppers in free agency.
The Niners have a new GM in John Lynch and a new head coach in former Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Veteran signal-caller Brian Hoyer is expected to bte the starter although he got a good challenge from rookie C.J. Beathard this preseason. The Niners added veteran wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin in free agency and grabbed a pair of elite defensive players in first round draft picks Solomon Thomas, a defensive end the Niners got with the third overall pick and freakish linebacker Reuben Foster with the 31st overall pick.
NFL Betting Picks and Winning Odds for Week 1
New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys
When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 8:30 PM ET Where: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas TV: NBC NFL Odds: Dallas -3.5 / Total: 47.5Weather Forecast
- Clear: 27°C/81°F
- Humidity: 42%
- Precipitation: 0%
- Cloud Cover: 0%
- Wind: 6 mph NE
- Stadium Type: Retractable
Expert Analysis
The Giants had a solid preseason by going 2-2 and taking out the Jets and Patriots in Weeks 3 and 4 after falling against the Steelers and Browns in Weeks 1 and 2. The Giants were outstanding defensively in 2016 as they ranked second in points allowed (17.8 ppg), but Eli Manning and the team’s offense struggled in finishing a discouraging 26th in scoring by averaging a modest 19.4 points per game. The Cowboys went 3-1 this preseason by beating Arizona in the Hall of Fame game and Indianapolis and Washington in Weeks 2 and 3 respectively. The Cowboys lost to the Rams in Week 1. Dallas ranked an identical fifth in scoring (26.3 ppg) and points allowed (19.1 ppg) in 2016 although their pass defense was an issue last season.Final NFL Betting Prediction
I like Eli Manning and the Giants to get past Dak Prescott and the Cowboys for the third straight time in this Week 1 opener. I’m expecting New York to get just enough offense from Eli Manning and the passing game while their still, stout defense shuts down both, Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliott. The Cowboys are an uninspiring 2-5 ATS in their last seven games against their NFC East division rivals and 1-6 ATS in their last seven games overall. On the flip side of the coin, Manning and the G-Men have gone 6-1 ATS in their last seven games on fieldturf while the underdog in this series is 4-1 ATS in the last five meetings. NFL Betting Pick: New York +3.5NFL Odds for Week 1: Philadelphia at Washington Game Preview & Pick
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 Odds: Carolina -5.5 / Total: 48Weather Forecast
- Clear: 31°C/88°F
- Humidity: 37%
- Precipitation: 0%
- Cloud Cover: 23%
- Wind: 11 mph WNW
- Stadium Type: Open
Expert Analysis
Carolina went 2-2 in the preseason by beating Houston and Jacksonville in Weeks 1 and 3 respectively while losing to Tennessee and Pittsburgh in Weeks 2 and 4. The Panthers went 6-9-1 last season just one year after reaching Super Bowl 50 while struggling on both sides of the ball by finishing 15th in scoring (23.1 ppg) and a dismal 26th in points allowed (25.1 ppg). San Francisco went 2-2 in the preseason by beating Kansas City and the L.A. Chargers in Weeks 2 and 4 while losing to Denver and Minnesota in Weeks 2 and 3 respectively. San Francisco is rebuilding after going 2-14 last season. The 49ers finished the 2016 season ranked 27th in scoring (19.3 ppg) and a pitiful dead last in points allowed (30.0 ppg).
The Panthers drafted gifted running back Christian McCaffrey in the first round and wide receiver Curtis Samuel in the second round to add some youth and speed to their offense while adding veteran defensive end Julius Peppers in free agency.
The Niners have a new GM in John Lynch and a new head coach in former Falcons offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan. Veteran signal-caller Brian Hoyer is expected to bte the starter although he got a good challenge from rookie C.J. Beathard this preseason. The Niners added veteran wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Marquise Goodwin in free agency and grabbed a pair of elite defensive players in first round draft picks Solomon Thomas, a defensive end the Niners got with the third overall pick and freakish linebacker Reuben Foster with the 31st overall pick.
Final NFL Betting Prediction
This Week 1 pick is as easy as pie as Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers should roll all over the rebuilding San Francisco 49ers and whoever starts under center for the Niners. The Panthers made some really nice additions and I think they’re going to be much better off this season because of them. Carolina is 4-1 in their last five games on grass and 3-1-1 ATS in their last five road games. San Francisco is 1-6 ATS in their last seven home games and 1-4 ATS in their last five games in the month of September. The Panthers are the better team on both sides of the ball and will get the SU win and ATS cover as near, touchdown road faves. NFL Betting Pick: Carolina -5.5Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals
When: Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 1:00 PM ET Where: Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio TV: CBS NFL Odds: Cincinnati -3 / Total: 42.5Weather Forecast
- Clear: 20°C/68°F
- Humidity 53%
- Precipitation % 0%
- Cloud Cover 1%
- Wind 9 mph E
- Stadium Type Open
