Here is an early look at NFL Week 4 odds and trends, along with our top picks for each game. And below we dive into the Week 4 matchup between the Vikings vs. Panthers.
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Top NFL Early Week 4 Trends & Bets: Vikings vs. Panthers
Vikings @ Panthers - Sunday, October 1 - 1:00 PM EST
Current Consensus Lines - MIN -3.5 | O/U 45
Vikings trends:
- Previous 27 games in conference: 9-16-2 ATS
- Previous 20 games as a road favorite: 12-7-1 ATS; 12-8 to the Over
- Kevin O'Connell (Career): 8-12-1 ATS
Panthers Trends:
- Previous 10 games as a home underdog: 7-3 to the Under
- Previous 23 non-divisional games: 7-16 ATS
- Previous 23 games off a loss: 8-14-1 ATS
Best bet - CAR +3.5
- The Vikings are broken right now, failing to take advantage of the Chargers gifting them an opportunity to win last week's matchup in a must-win spot at home. Carolina tends to muck these games up at home, and I like this spot for the Panthers no matter who's under center.
What is Betting Against the Spread?
Betting "against the spread" refers to the act of choosing the winning team based on a numeric handicap placed on the team that oddsmakers believe is superior rather than picking the outright winner. For example, if the Rams face the Bengals, and oddsmakers set the spread at Rams -3.5, you would need Los Angeles to win by 4 or more points in order to cash your Rams bet.
What is an Over/Under Bet?
Over/Under is a wager based on how many points you think will be scored in a specific game. Oddsmakers set the total, and bettors decide whether the final score will be higher or lower than that number. If an Over/Under is set at 44.5 points, and you bet Over, you will need the combined score of both teams to be 45 points or higher to win your bet.
What is a Moneyline Bet?
A moneyline bet involves choosing which team you believe will win a specific matchup. The moneyline favorite carries a minus designation, like -130. This means that you need to wager $130 to earn a $100 profit. Conversely, the underdog carries a plus designation, like +110. This means that you win $110 in profit on a $100 bet.
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