Week 6 of the NFL season was another good week for underdogs: five won outright (5-8-1 SU), and they went 8-6 ATS. That brings the season total to 40-48-5 SU and 57-35 ATS. Still wondering whether you should back a few NFL underdogs this week?
Well, you shouldn't be. There are a lot of great candidates this week, but the following are my top NFL underdog bets for the week (Week 7).
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NFL Week 6 Picks & Predictions: Underdog Bets
(Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens
I understand why the Bengals are favored (-1.5). Joe Burrow has the Cincinnati offense playing well, and Lamar Jackson is still out for the Ravens. If he were active, the spread would probably be the other way around, but he isn't. That being said, the Ravens are still playing good football. They got away from the run game and lost to the Browns last week. However, the Bengals should be easier to run on. I expect Derrick Henry to bounce back from a bad outing last week, which will help open the passing game up for Huntley.
This is absolutely a winnable game for the Ravens as long as they get Derrick Henry more involved this week.
Pick: Ravens Moneyline (+102)
Green Bay Packers vs. Detroit Lions
Like many football fans, I'm a fan of Dan Campbell and the Lions because this franchise was awful just a few short years ago; the turnaround is incredible. However, they aren't as good as they were the last couple of seasons, especially on defense. The Lions' defense is giving up a league-high 404.4 yards per game, including 297.4 in the passing game. Green Bay could get some relief in the run game this week if Josh Jacobs returns, but they'll still lean on Jordan Love and the passing game.
Love is listed as questionable on the injury report, as are Christian Watson and Matthew Golden, but as long as Love and his wide receivers play, this is a game the Packers can win.
Pick: Packers Moneyline (+140)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Seattle Seahawks
I'm a little surprised the line isn't tighter for this game. Yes, Seattle has an incredible defense and should give Patrick Mahomes and the KC offense fits. But with how Kenneth Walker III is running and how mistake-prone Sam Darnold has been, I'd almost expect this game to be a pick'em. My expectations for the KC offense are muted this week, but Sam Darnold will make a key late-game turnover that opens the door for Kansas City to steal a road win from the Super Bowl champions.
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense will be up to the task for this game.
Pick: Chiefs Moneyline (+130)
