The Dallas Cowboys have been dominant in recent matchups against the New York Giants, but with the Cowboys struggling early in the season and the Giants coming off a Week 3 win, the betting action is starting to show a tighter spread for their Thursday Night Football showdown.
In the words of Green Day, “wake me up when September ends”, but football fans might want to stay awake to catch all the action in NFL Week 4. The schedule is set to close out the first month with a thrilling lineup of games, including the Cowboys vs. Giants on Thursday night, the Bills vs. Ravens on Sunday night, and a Monday night double-header featuring the Titans vs. Dolphins and Seahawks vs. Lions.
“I break down the opening NFL Week 4 odds as well as the early line movement,” says an unnamed source close to the betting action.
The Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens matchup on Sunday night is a highly anticipated game, with the look-ahead line favoring the Bills by a touchdown. However, with the Cowboys struggling on defense and the Giants showing promise, the spread opened with the Cowboys as 5-point favorites at MetLife Stadium. Early support for New York has shifted the line to as low as -4, with the total opening at 43.5 O/U.
As for the Indianapolis Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game, the look-ahead line had the Colts as 1.5-point favorites at home. However, the official Week 4 opener sees the Steelers as slight favorites at -1.5. Some sportsbooks have the spread at -2, with the total dropping from 40 points to as low as 38.5 due to early betting on the Under.
In the NFC North matchup between the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Vikings, oddsmakers are hesitant to post odds due to the uncertain status of Packers QB Jordan Love. Those that have listed odds have the Packers as 2-point favorites, assuming Love will play. However, the Vikings are riding high at 3-0, especially on defense, with the total opening at 43.5 O/U.
The Chicago Bears were initially projected as 3-point favorites, but with their offense struggling, they now sit as 1.5-point favorites at home against the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams have dealt with injuries but managed to upset the 49ers in Week 3, leading to early support for L.A. The total for this game opened at 40.5 O/U.
After a comeback win in New Orleans in Week 3, the Philadelphia Eagles are 2.5-point favorites on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs are coming off a surprise loss to Denver, with the Over/Under opening between 45 and 46 points. The Eagles are facing injuries on the offensive line and could be without key WRs DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown.
Fans can expect more detailed opening line analysis for these matchups soon as the Week 4 action heats up in the NFL.
