Week 2 in the NFL is already throwing some wild curveballs, with the betting spreads for these games looking way different than what we saw in the opener. Last week, we only had two matchups where the spread was bigger than a touchdown. This week? Get ready, because six games are already sitting at -7 or higher. That’s a huge shift, and it tells you teams are either showing out or totally face-planting right out of the gate.
Week 2’s Massive Spreads and Who’s Favored Big
These spreads are no joke. Leading the pack, the well-rested 49ers are laying a massive -13.5 as they host a Dolphins squad that just lost its opener in Vegas and is sticking around on the West Coast. That’s a huge line for just Week 2! Other teams dealing with touchdown-plus margins include the Browns, who are up against the Buccaneers (-8.5), and the Raiders who face the Chargers (-6.5). The Saints also find themselves as underdogs to the Raiders (-8.5). On the road, the Eagles (-7) are the only touchdown favorites, heading to Tennessee as one of four road favorites overall. Making picks with these huge lines and only one week of data is tough stuff, so expert advice is a must-have for anyone looking to make some smart plays.
The Experts Are Locking In Their Plays Early
This is where SportsLine’s Vegas experts come in, and let me tell you, these guys are on fire. They’ve got over 40 hand-picked pros, and the NFL is a huge strength for them. Seriously, five of their experts are on NFL runs that have returned $800 or more for $100 bettors, and two of them have crushed it for over $1,500. Imagine following those picks! With Week 2 games fast approaching, these sharp minds are already locking in their best bets.
Veteran CBS Sports and SportsLine NFL expert Larry Hartstein is absolutely sizzling right now. He’s on a ridiculous 28-15 run with his NFL spread picks, banking $1,135 for $100 bettors! For Week 2, he’s got his eyes on the Jets (+3.5) against the Packers this Sunday. Hartstein thinks that line is probably gonna drop before game time. He’s seeing the Jets looking way better in Week 1 after last season’s brutal 3-14 record. And the Packers? They’ve been a mess, sitting at 0-6 since losing Micah Parsons late last season. The Jets’ No. 2 overall pick, David Bailey, already put up six pressures and a sack, and their defense held Tennessee to just 4.0 yards per play. That’s a huge signal for how much they’ve improved.
This Week 2 slate is shaping up to be absolutely wild, and it’s clear the experts are seeing some serious value with these big spreads. You gotta wonder if the Jets are truly turning the corner this fast, or if the Packers’ struggles are just getting worse. It’s gonna be a fascinating watch to see how these early trends play out!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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