Okay NFL betting buffs, with Week 1 of the 2017 NFL preseason period quickly approaching you need to know who’s playing whom, where they’re staging their opening battles and what the odds are for each scrimmage opener.
To that end, I’ve got a complete betting guide highlighting each Week 1 pairing, along with the TV schedule and NFL betting odds for each matchup. Since haste makes waste, let’s get started.
Here’s a Closer Look at NFL Preseason Week 1: Betting Guide, TV Schedule & Odds
Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers
When: Wednesday, August 9 at 7:30 PM ET Where: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina TV: NFLN NFL Preseason Odds: Carolina -1 / Total: 36 Analysis: For this game, expect a thriller in this week 1 matchup as Houston looks to take the next step toward becoming elite and Carolina looks to get back to being elite after missing the playoffs a year ago. It’s an interesting starter for the preseason!Atlanta Falcons at Miami Dolphins
When: Thursday, August 10 at 7:00 PM ET Where: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida NFL Preseason Odds: Pick ‘Em / Total: 36.5 Analysis: The high-scoring Falcons and clearly, dysfunctional Dolphins who foolishly signed Jay Cutler battle in South Beach. I don’t think much will happen with Miami this season in general. But who knows. We might get a surprise in this matchup.Minnesota Vikings at Buffalo Bills
When: Thursday, August 10 at 7:00 PM ET Where: Ralph Wilson Stadium, New York NFL Preseason Odds: Minnesota -1.5 / Total: 37 Analysis: It’s Minnesota’s powerful defense against Shady McCoy and the rebooted Bills. I don’t see much of a reboot yet with Buffalo, especially not having Cardale Jones as part of that reboot.Jacksonville Jaguars at New England Patriots
When: Thursday, August 10 at 7:30 PM ET Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts NFL Preseason Odds: New England -3.5 / Total: 40.5 Analysis: Does Tom Brady even need to suit up for this Week 1 mismatch? I think not! This is probably going to be a walk in the park for New England.Washington Redskins at Baltimore Ravens
When: Thursday, August 10 at 7:30 PM ET Where: M&T Bank Stadium NFL Preseason Odds: Baltimore -1 / Total: 37 Analysis: It’s Washington’s offense vs. Baltimore’s defense in the Beltway Battle. Now that Joe Flacco is out for a few weeks, the Ravens could have a hard time against the Redskins.Denver Broncos at Chicago Bears
When: Thursday, August 10 at 8:00 PM ET Where: Soldier Field, Chicago, Illinois TV: NFLN NFL Preseason Odds: Denver -1.5 / Total: 35.5 Analysis: Denver’s defense takes on a Chicago Bears team still mired in dysfunction – even without Jay Cutler. It will be an easy one for the Broncos as they head to Chicago.New Orleans Saints at Cleveland Browns
When: Thursday, August 10 at 8:00 PM ET Where: FirstEnergy Stadium, Cleveland, Ohio NFL Preseason Odds: Cleveland -3 / Total: 38 Analysis: Don’t expect to see Drew Brees or Adrian Peterson very long in this one! But maybe we’ll see a different Cleveland team, maybe we’ll get to see Brock Osweiler. But I don’t think much can happen with this matchup.Philadelphia Eagles at Green Bay Packers
When: Thursday, August 10 at 8:00 PM ET Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin NFL Preseason Odds: Green Bay -1 / Total: 38.5 Analysis: This Week 1 preseason matchup could be the best pairing of them all. It’s one of the classic NFC matchups. I especially hope to see an improved Philadelphia team.Pittsburgh Steelers at New York Giants
When: Friday, August 11 at 7:00 PM ET Where: MetLife Stadium TV: NFLN NFL Preseason Odds: NY Giants -3.5 / Total: 37.5 Analysis: Eli and Big Ben won’t play much, but you should expect an entertaining affair between these 2016 playoff participants nevertheless. It’s always fun to see these two classic teams battle.Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Cincinnati Bengals
When: Friday, August 11 at 7:30 PM ET Where: Paul Brown Stadium NFL Preseason Odds: Cincinnati -2 / Total: 37 Analysis: I’m thinking this Week 1 matchup could be super entertaining! Why? I really don’t know, but for some reason, this could even be the match of week!San Francisco 49ers at Kansas City Chiefs
When: Friday, August 11 at 9:00 PM ET Where: Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri TV: NFLN NFL Preseason Odds: Kansas City -4 / Total: 37.5 Analysis: Super Bowl-hopeful Kansas City hosts rebuilding Frisco and their trio of mediocre signal-callers. Don’t expect much from the 49ers on Friday.
