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2024 NFL Week 9 motion report: Lions-Packers ‘harder to ebook’ as a result of Love damage

There are no automatics when it comes to betting on the NFL.  Oddsmakers are dialed in on the point spread. And if your NFL wagers are somehow hitting above .500 over an extended period of time, then count yourself fortunate. That said, if you just blindly bet the Detroit Lions against the spread (ATS) every

2024 NFL Week 9 motion report: Lions-Packers ‘harder to ebook’ as a result of Love damage

There aren’t any automatics in relation to betting on the NFL. 

Oddsmakers are dialed in on the purpose unfold. And in case your NFL wagers are by some means hitting above .500 over an prolonged time frame, then depend your self lucky.

That mentioned, in the event you simply blindly wager the Detroit Lions in opposition to the unfold (ATS) each week for the reason that center of the 2022 season, then you definately’d have a 29-8 ATS file and fairly a bit more cash. 

Does that pattern maintain up in NFL Week 9 odds, when the Lions journey to face the Green Bay Packers?

Early bettors appear to assume so.

“To no one’s shock, they’re taking part in the crew all people likes to wager, which is the Lions,” Caesars Sports activities head of soccer buying and selling Joey Feazel mentioned. “The Lions are wonderful, they usually’re actually enjoyable to observe.”

Oddsmakers and sharp bettors serve up their insights on Lions vs. Packers and a handful of different video games, as we dive into NFL Week 9 betting nuggets.

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The recognized details about Lions-Packers: This matchup is definitely the Recreation of the Week, and it’s on FOX at 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday. Also called the weekend approaches, Detroit is a 3-point street favourite at Caesars Sports activities, down from a -4.5 opener on Sunday.

However the unknown is the problem: Will Inexperienced Bay quarterback Jordan Love play? Love suffered a groin damage within the second half of the Packers’ 30-27 win at Jacksonville in Week 8.

Love didn’t apply Wednesday and stays questionable for Sunday’s NFC North showdown.

“This can be a harder recreation to ebook, as a result of we’re actually not getting the complete image on whether or not Jordan Love is gonna play,” Feazel mentioned. “If he’s out, this line goes to Lions -4.5. If he’s taking part in, I believe possibly we see this going to Lions -1.5/-1.”

However once more, early bettors like the favourite.

“They don’t assume Love is gonna play,” Feazel mentioned.

Detroit is 6-1 straight up (SU) and in opposition to the unfold (ATS) this season, whereas Inexperienced Bay is 6-2 SU/4-4 ATS.

NFL Sharp Facet 

Skilled bettor Randy McKay went 1-1 on point-spread bets final week, cashing on Los Angeles Rams +3 vs. Minnesota Vikings and falling simply quick on New York Giants +7 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers.

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McKay has three NFL performs this week, beginning with the Denver Broncos vs. Baltimore Ravens. He likes underdog Denver at +9.5 or +10.

“Baltimore is coming off the loss to Cleveland, and faces a Denver crew with a robust protection that ought to match up with the Ravens’ operating recreation,” McKay mentioned. “Baltimore’s protection continues to be banged up, so I see this recreation nearer and decrease scoring.”

How a lot does Diontae Johnson assist the Ravens?

McKay can also be on the underdog Indianapolis Colts +5.5/+6 vs. the Minnesota Vikings. He likes the Colts’ transfer to Joe Flacco at quarterback, benching Anthony Richardson. Plus, the Vikes misplaced standout left sort out Christian Darrisaw to a season-ending knee damage.

On Tuesday, Minnesota acquired left sort out Cam Robinson in a commerce with Jacksonville.

Regardless of dropping with the Giants final week, McKay goes with Huge Blue once more this week. He likes New York +3.5/+4 vs. the Washington Commanders.

“The Giants are coming off a tricky loss, the place they seemed like the correct facet in opposition to the unfold,” McKay mentioned of New York’s 26-18 setback at Pittsburgh. “This can be a rematch from Week 2, the place the Giants ought to’ve received the sport, however the kicker acquired injured. I see one other shut one right here.”

New York place-kicker Graham Gano was harm early in that Week 2 recreation. The Giants misplaced 21-18 as 1.5-point street underdogs.

Commanding Consideration

The general public betting plenty usually have a tendency to recollect what they noticed final. In Week 8, that was largely a miraculous Commanders prayer answered in an 18-15 victory over the Chicago Bears.

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In the meantime, on Monday night time, the visiting Giants misplaced to the Steelers 26-18.

“Persons are gonna keep in mind Jayden Daniels’ Hail Mary and Daniel Jones not taking part in nicely on Monday night time,” Feazel mentioned whereas talking about this Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff on FOX between the Commanders and Giants. “We’re seeing one-way motion on the Commanders.

“The Commanders are actually changing into a public crew. Daniels is making some noise in Washington.”

Nick needs Bears-Commanders wager again, Jayden Daniels not ranked over Caleb Williams

NFL Fast Hits

Feazel touched on two different notable video games in NFL Week 9 odds:

  • Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills: Caesars opened Buffalo as a 6-point dwelling favourite, spent a pair days at -6.5, then went to -6 on Tuesday afternoon. “We’re taking numerous Payments cash right here. It’s one-way motion thus far.” Kickoff is at 1 p.m. ET Sunday.
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Kansas City Chiefs: Within the Monday night time recreation, Kansas Metropolis is pinned to -9 at Caesars. “To this point, not numerous motion. It’s a fairly excessive quantity at 9, so a number of the sharper prospects are taking part in the Bucs. The Chiefs aren’t actually successful due to Patrick Mahomes. They’re successful due to their protection. Kansas Metropolis has seemed susceptible at instances. However I do anticipate to see extra Chiefs motion, as a result of the Bucs are so banged up.”

I Like Huge Bets and I Can not Lie

There aren’t any reported six-figure performs but in NFL Week 9 odds. However belief me, they’re coming. They at all times do. Three notable wagers at Caesars Sports activities:

  • $22,000 Panthers +7.5 vs. Saints: Carolina is a league-worst 1-7 SU and ATS. The Panthers have misplaced 5 consecutive video games on the scoreboard and on the purpose unfold. The Caesars buyer is simply hoping Carolina can keep inside seven at dwelling vs. New Orleans. If that occurs, then the client income $20,000 (complete payout $42,000).
  • $11,000 Raiders +7.5 vs. Bengals: If underdog Las Vegas covers, then the bettor income $10,000 (complete payout $21,000)
  • $11,000 Packers +4.5 vs. Lions: This wager will look quite a bit higher if Love performs and the road drops to +1 or so by kickoff. If the ticket hits, then the bettor income $10,000 (complete payout $21,000).

And only a reminder: We like little bets that win quite a bit, too. 

If the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Sequence, a FanDuel Sportsbook buyer would transfer one step nearer to turning 5 bucks right into a whopping $823,705. 

Offered the Dodgers end off the New York Yankees, all that continues to be is a Detroit Lions Tremendous Bowl to finish this eight-leg parlay of championship winners. 

It’s laborious to not root for that!

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Patrick Everson is a sports activities betting analyst for FOX Sports activities and senior reporter for VegasInsider.com. He’s a distinguished journalist within the nationwide sports activities betting area. He’s based mostly in Las Vegas, the place he enjoys {golfing} in 110-degree warmth. Comply with him on Twitter: @PatrickE_Vegas

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