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.
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.
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.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
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.
