NFL Week 4 is already shaping up to be wild, with betting markets going absolutely nuts on some key matchups. We’re talking Rams vs. Eagles on FOX, a game that feels like it could be a playoff preview, and then the Thursday night grinder, Steelers vs. Browns. Even a matchup like the Steelers-Browns, which Joey Feazel from Caesars Sports calls not exactly “marquee,” still pulls insane action from us fans. “The NFL is still king,” Feazel said, “Even as much as we complain about some of these Thursday night games, it’s still the NFL. We’re still all watching, and it’ll still be bet on.” Seriously, that Thursday night game alone should be one of the top-three handle games for the weekend, according to Feazel.
Rams-Eagles Drama: Public Perception vs. The Numbers
Okay, so let’s talk about Rams vs. Eagles, Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. This one’s got playoff vibes written all over it, even this early in the season. The Rams kicked off the season as the Super Bowl favorites, right? But they’re sitting at 1-2 straight up (SU) and against the spread (ATS) through three games. Meanwhile, Philly’s 2-1 SU, but get this, they’re 0-3 ATS. They’re one of six teams who haven’t covered the spread all year. Wild, right?
Both teams are coming off Ls, but the Eagles’ loss was a total gut punch: a 27-7 blowout against Chicago as 3.5-point favorites on Monday night. Yikes. The Rams lost 30-26 to Denver on Sunday night, and yeah, there was a super questionable pass interference call late in that game that went against them. And you know what? The public saw it. Feazel confirmed, “The public perceived that the Rams were robbed.” That’s why the books opened Rams-Eagles at L.A. -2.5, and by Wednesday afternoon, it had already climbed to -3. Feazel’s straight up: “We’ve taken a lot of Rams money, and we’re gonna see more Rams money.”
Total’s Dip and Thursday Night Brawl
But here’s a twist: even with all that Rams money, the total for the game actually dipped. It opened at 45.5, but now it’s down to 43. Why? Probably because of that lackluster performance from the Eagles against the Bears. Still, Feazel isn’t backing down from the offense, saying he “anticipate[s] Over money, too, especially with this Rams team being able to move the ball up and down the field.” So, don’t be shocked if those points start piling up despite the early dip.
Now, for the Thursday night kickoff: Steelers vs. Browns. Both teams are 2-1 SU and ATS, so it’s a pretty even match on paper. Caesars opened Pittsburgh as a 2.5-point road favorite, and by Wednesday morning, that line moved to -3. Feazel’s not surprised, saying, “There’s nothing too crazy yet, but we are seeing more Steelers action. No surprise there, and I anticipate that continuing.” Sounds like a lot of folks out there are thinking “Steelers -3 is easy money.” But Feazel? He’s got a feeling he’ll be “needing the Browns at home, and probably Browns outright,” especially with all the moneyline parlays stacking up on the Steelers. And he’s not alone: pro bettor Randy McKay is rolling with the home underdog, taking Cleveland +3. His reasoning? “On a short week, I’m taking the home team. I like what the Browns have done the last two week.”
So, get ready for a packed Week 4! That Steelers-Browns game kicks off Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET, setting the stage for a Sunday filled with action, including the Rams-Eagles showdown. With the public betting heavy on the Rams and a pro bettor backing the Browns, these games are gonna be wild to watch unfold. What upsets are we gonna see?
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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