NFL Week 8 Prediction and Betting Odds

The Super Bowl picture is still no clearer, but could Week 8 provide us with some indication of what could happen in February?

The Houston Texans, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and New Orleans Saints are all on a bye this week, with the Los Angeles Chargers, Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Washington Commanders all returning to action after a rest.

The Minnesota Vikings are currently the only team undefeated through the first seven weeks, while the Chargers are the only team without a win. With that in mind, it is worth keeping an eye on the Super Bowl betting odds as the contenders start to separate from the pack.

Quick Picks

Our pick: Broncos to beat Chiefs

Value bet: Jayden Daniels anytime TD

Long shot: Eagles to beat Commanders

Betting Preview

The full Week 8 fixtures are as follows (all KO AEDT); games in bold are divisional games:

• Carolina Panthers (3-3) @ Green Bay Packers (4-3) (Friday 11:15)
• Arizona Cardinals (2-5) @ Dallas Cowboys (3-4) (Monday 05:00)
• Indianapolis Colts (2-5) @ Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) (Monday 05:00)
• Cleveland Browns (5-2) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) (Monday 05:00)
• Atlanta Falcons (3-4) @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-5) (Monday 05:00)
• Baltimore Ravens (4-3) @ Buffalo Bills (5-1) (Monday 05:00)
• Minnesota Vikings (6-0) @ Detroit Lions (4-2) (Monday 05:00)
• Las Vegas Raiders (3-4) @ New York Jets (2-5) (Monday 05:00)
• Tennessee Titans (1-6) @ Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) (Monday 05:00)
• Los Angeles Chargers (0-6) @ Los Angeles Rams (3-4) (Monday 08:05)
• New England Patriots (4-3) @ Miami Dolphins (1-5) (Monday 08:25)
• Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) @ Denver Broncos (5-2) (Monday 08:25)
• Philadelphia Eagles (2-5) @ Washington Commanders (1-4-1) (Monday 12:20)
• Chicago Bears (5-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (4-3) (Tuesday 12:15)

Betting Markets to Watch

With half of the Week 8 games divisional rivalries, there could be plenty of value on offer this weekend.

There is underdog value in Minnesota to beat Detroit. The Vikings have won each of their last 11 games, and look an unstoppable force at the moment, despite struggling a little on offence.

That’s why there’s also value in the total points line being under, as eight of the Vikings' last nine games have gone under.

Denver has value to be an underdog winner against the Chiefs, especially as Kansas surprisingly struggled last week. The Broncos have won their last three, and 17 of their last 19 home games.

The point total being under the line has value, as each of the last seven games between the Chiefs and Broncos has been under.

Vegas are on a four-game slide, but they have value to beat the Jets, who have lost each of their last seven home games against AFC opponents who are on a skid.

Vegas have decided to stick with Kirk Cousins, who may be fired up as he needs to do everything to keep his job as the starting quarterback.

Jayden Daniels to score a touchdown anytime against the Eagles has value. The Washington QB had two against the Giants in another NFC East divisional game, while Philly have lost five straight, with their defence giving up 133 points in those games.

Our Prediction

You can check out our latest NFL betting odds.

Based on the above, our main prediction is for Denver to beat the Chiefs .

Our long shot is Philadelphia to beat Washington.

If you are after more picks across the weekend slate, our latest NFL tips cover the rest of the Week 8 card.