Week 1 in the NFL is always a barnburner, and this year’s opening slate already has bettors pouring in heavy action on some surprising favorites and big overs. From Detroit’s underdog +1.5 drawing an eye‐popping 88 percent of spread wagers to Houston/L.A. Rams Over 45.5 hauling in 73 percent of total tickets, the early trends tell us exactly where the public’s confidence lies. Whether you’re fading the crowd or riding the wave, these lopsided percentages offer a sneak peek at where sharp money and casual bettors are lining up in Week 1.
🔢 Top “Spread” Bet Percentages
- Detroit Lions (+1.5 vs. Green Bay)
– 88 % of spread wagers on the Lions - Arizona Cardinals (−5.5 vs. New Orleans)
– 81 % of spread wagers on the Cardinals - Miami Dolphins (+1.5 vs. Indianapolis)
– 80 % of spread wagers on the Dolphins - Cincinnati Bengals (−5.5 vs. Cleveland)
– 76 % of spread wagers on the Bengals - Houston Texans (+3 vs. L.A. Rams)
– 63 % of spread wagers on the Texans
(Honorable mention: Las Vegas Raiders +3 at 71 % spread‐bet share, Tennessee Titans +7.5 at 61 %)
📊 Top “Total (O/U)” Bet Percentages
- Houston/L.A. Rams (O 45.5)
– 73 % of total wagers on Over 45.5 - Chicago Bears vs. Minnesota Vikings (U 45.5)
– 65 % of total wagers on Under 45.5 - Pittsburgh/New York Jets (U 39.5)
– 58 % of total wagers on Under 39.5 - L.A. Chargers vs. Kansas City (O 44.5)
– 63 % of total wagers on Over 44.5 - Arizona/New Orleans (U 42.5)
– 61 % of total wagers on Under 42.5
Full NFL Week 1 Games Breakdown
🗓 Thursday, Sep 4
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
- Spread: Cowboys +7 (55% handle / 52% bets) | Eagles −7 (45% handle / 48% bets)
- Total (O/U 46.5): Over 46.5 (81% handle / 71% bets) | Under 46.5 (19% handle / 29% bets)
🗓 Friday, Sep 5
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers
- Spread: Chiefs −3 (20% handle / 45% bets) | Chargers +3 (80% handle / 55% bets)
- Total (O/U 44.5): Over 44.5 (41% handle / 63% bets) | Under 44.5 (59% handle / 37% bets)
🗓 Sunday, Sep 7
- Arizona Cardinals vs. New Orleans Saints
- Spread: Cardinals −5.5 (100% handle / 81% bets) | Saints +5.5 (0% handle / 19% bets)
- Total (O/U 42.5): Over 42.5 (3% handle / 39% bets) | Under 42.5 (97% handle / 61% bets)
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New York Jets
- Spread: Steelers −2.5 (64% handle / 40% bets) | Jets +2.5 (36% handle / 60% bets)
- Total (O/U 39.5): Over 39.5 (6% handle / 42% bets) | Under 39.5 (94% handle / 58% bets)
- Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Spread: Dolphins +1.5 (81% handle / 80% bets) | Colts −1.5 (19% handle / 20% bets)
- Total (O/U 45.5): Over 45.5 (66% handle / 53% bets) | Under 45.5 (34% handle / 47% bets)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Atlanta Falcons
- Spread: Buccaneers −2.5 (48% handle / 54% bets) | Falcons +2.5 (52% handle / 46% bets)
- Total (O/U 48.5): Over 48.5 (91% handle / 57% bets) | Under 48.5 (9% handle / 43% bets)
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. New England Patriots
- Spread: Raiders +3 (84% handle / 71% bets) | Patriots −3 (16% handle / 29% bets)
- Total (O/U 42.5): Over 42.5 (2% handle / 40% bets) | Under 42.5 (98% handle / 60% bets)
- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Cleveland Browns
- Spread: Bengals −5.5 (89% handle / 76% bets) | Browns +5.5 (11% handle / 24% bets)
- Total (O/U 44.5): Over 44.5 (94% handle / 66% bets) | Under 44.5 (6% handle / 34% bets)
- Carolina Panthers vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
- Spread: Panthers +3 (94% handle / 67% bets) | Jaguars −3 (6% handle / 33% bets)
- Total (O/U 45.5): Over 45.5 (87% handle / 45% bets) | Under 45.5 (13% handle / 55% bets)
- New York Giants vs. Washington Commanders
- Spread: Giants +7 (87% handle / 47% bets) | Commanders −7 (13% handle / 53% bets)
- Total (O/U 45.5): Over 45.5 (40% handle / 56% bets) | Under 45.5 (60% handle / 44% bets)
- Tennessee Titans vs. Denver Broncos
- Spread: Titans +7.5 (38% handle / 39% bets) | Broncos −7.5 (62% handle / 61% bets)
- Total (O/U 43.5): Over 43.5 (2% handle / 40% bets) | Under 43.5 (98% handle / 60% bets)
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks
- Spread: 49ers −1.5 (92% handle / 68% bets) | Seahawks +1.5 (8% handle / 32% bets)
- Total (O/U 45.5): Over 45.5 (19% handle / 43% bets) | Under 45.5 (81% handle / 57% bets)
- Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Spread: Texans +3 (87% handle / 63% bets) | Rams −3 (13% handle / 37% bets)
- Total (O/U 45.5): Over 45.5 (66% handle / 73% bets) | Under 45.5 (34% handle / 27% bets)
- Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers
- Spread: Lions +1.5 (97% handle / 88% bets) | Packers −1.5 (3% handle / 12% bets)
- Total (O/U 48.5): Over 48.5 (94% handle / 75% bets) | Under 48.5 (6% handle / 25% bets)
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Buffalo Bills
- Spread: Ravens +1.5 (27% handle / 70% bets) | Bills −1.5 (73% handle / 30% bets)
- Total (O/U 51.5): Over 51.5 (43% handle / 61% bets) | Under 51.5 (57% handle / 39% bets)
🗓 Monday, Sep 8
Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
- Spread: Vikings +1.5 (65% handle / 45% bets) | Bears −1.5 (35% handle / 55% bets)
- Total (O/U 45.5): Over 45.5 (21% handle / 35% bets) | Under 45.5 (79% handle / 65% bets)
