NFL Odds Week 3: Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends For Every Game

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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NFL Odds Week 3

NFL odds for Week 3 don't have many compelling storylines. In fact, at first blush, the final game of Week 3 might be the most intriguing one.

In a rematch of the Super Bowl from two seasons ago, the Los Angeles Rams travel to face the Cincinnati Bengals.

Here’s everything you need to know about the NFL odds Week 3 market: opening lines, spreads and betting trends for every game, as multiple oddsmakers provide insights on NFL Week 3 odds and action. Check back regularly for updates.

NFL Odds for Every Game of NFL Week 3

Philadelphia Eagles vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers Odds

• Opening point spread: Eagles -6.5
• Opening moneyline: Eagles -265/Buccaneers +215
• Opening total: Over/Under 46 points scored
• Time: 7:15 p.m. ET Monday (ABC)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET MONDAY: Three-plus hours out from kickoff, Philadelphia is a 5.5-point favorite in the NFL odds Week 3 market at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience. That's down from the Eagles -6.5 opener, but up from Friday's low point of -4.

Contrary to the overall downward movement, spread ticket count is 3/1 and spread money 4/1 on the Eagles. Philly is also seeing a heavy majority of moneyline play at PointsBet.

The total opened at 45, peaked at 46.5 last Monday and reached its low of 44 this afternoon, with several stops along the way the past few days. It's currently 44, with 70% of bets/62% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: In another line that's on the move in the NFL odds Week 3 market, Philadelphia is down to -5 at TwinSpires. The Eagles opened -6.5 and spent time at -5.5.

Philly is getting 60% of tickets, while 58% of money is on Tampa Bay.

"Sharp play on Bucs +6.5. We've seen sharp play on all three Eagles opponents this season," Lucas said.

The total rose from 45 to 46, with tickets and money in the 2/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Defending NFC champion Philadelphia is 2-0 SU/1-1 ATS, though it was challenged in both matchups. In the Week 2 Thursday night game, the Eagles blew most of a 27-7 third-quarter lead.

But Jalen Hurts and Co. hung on for a 34-28 victory, pushing as 6-point favorites.

Perhaps surprisingly, Tampa Bay is 2-0 SU and ATS in the post-Tom Brady era. In Week 2, the Bucs beat the Bears 27-17 as 2.5-point home favorites.

"This is another game where I think we'll be rooting for the 'dog to win outright, just based off of teasers and moneyline parlays," Degnon said. "Some smaller bets on the Eagles -6.5 at open, but not enough to bump us up to 7. We have taken some Under money and are down to 44.5 on the total."

That's a 1.5-point move early on this total in the NFL odds Week 3 market.

Los Angeles Rams vs Cincinnati Bengals Odds

• Opening point spread: Bengals -6.5
• Opening moneyline: Bengals -130/Rams +110
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Monday (ESPN)

UPDATE 4 P.M. ET MONDAY: Bengals QB Joe Burrow's status remains uncertain due to a calf injury. However, multiple reports today state Burrow is trending toward playing. With that, Cincinnati moved from -2 Sunday to -2.5 and -3 today at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience.

It's two-way spread play with a lean toward Cincy, at 51% of tickets/58% of money. The moneyline is seeing similar activity, with 51% of tickets/53% of money on the Bengals.

The total opened at 46 and made a few stops on the way to 43 by Tuesday. On Sunday, the total was again at 43, but it's been on the rise today, even briefly getting back to the 46 opener.

It's now at 45, with 64% of tickets on the Over/53% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: At TwinSpires, the lookahead line for this game was Bengals -7.5. But that was before Joe Burrow re-aggravated a calf injury in Cincy's Week 2 loss to Baltimore.

TwinSpires reopened at Cincinnati -5, fell to -3.5 in short order and is now at -2.5. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 2/1 on the road underdog Rams.

"It's majority Rams money so far, with the unknown status of Burrow," Lucas said.

The total slid from 46 to 43.5, with 59% of early tickets/67% of early money on the Under.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Cincinnati is 0-2 SU and ATS, with both losses coming in AFC North play. Against Baltimore in Week 2, the Bengals fell 27-24 giving 3 points at home.

Los Angeles (1-1 SU and ATS) lost to San Francisco 30-23, but covered as a 7.5-point 'dog. Trailing 30-20, the Rams kicked an otherwise completely meaningless 38-yard field goal as time expired – but it mattered for spread bettors.

The Rams and Bengals met in Super Bowl 56 two seasons ago, with the Rams winning 23-20 as 4.5-point faves.

"It's been all Rams action early in this one, which isn't too surprising, just based off how both teams have looked through the first two weeks," Degnon said. "I think that will balance out more as the week goes on. If not on straight bets, I'm sure there will be some parlay liability building up on the Bengals, who have started 0-2 and in the eyes of the public are staring down a must-win come Monday night.

"We've also taken some Over money, but not enough to move us off the opener."

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs Las Vegas Raiders Odds

• Opening point spread: Steelers -1.5
• Opening moneyline: Steelers -110/Raiders -110
• Opening total: Over/Under 44 points scored
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET Sunday (NBC)

UPDATE 7:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Thirty-five minutes before kickoff, the Raiders are -3 (-105) at BetMGM. This matchup opened last Sunday night Steelers -1.5 (-105) and on Tuesday jumped the fence, first to Raiders -1.5, then all the way to Raiders -3.

Las Vegas has since toggled between -3 and -2.5 a couple of times. It's two-way spread play with a lean toward the Raiders, at 54% of tickets/56% of money.

BetMGM opened the total at 44.5, bottomed out at 43 Tuesday and stuck there until going to 43.5 this morning. The Under is netting 71% of tickets/74% of money.

While moving from -120 to +130 on the moneyline, Pittsburgh is taking 72% of tickets/52% of money.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: This line jumped the fence at TwinSpires Sportsbook, opening at Steelers -1 and now sitting at Raiders -2.5. Las Vegas is netting 57% of early bets/74% of early cash.

"Sharp action on Las Vegas +1 and -1," Lucas said.

The total fell from 44 to 43, with 61% of bets on the Over/55% of cash on the Under.

Pittsburgh (1-1 SU and ATS) is coming off a 26-22 win as a 2.5-point home pup vs. Cleveland.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Las Vegas got a nice division road win against Denver in Week 1. But there was no carryover effect to Buffalo in Week 2. The Raiders (1-1 SU and ATS) got smacked 38-10 as a 7.5-point underdog.

Pittsburgh isn't out of Week 2 yet, hosting Cleveland in the later of two games Monday night.

"We're still sitting at Pittsburgh -1.5," Degnon said. "Ticket count is about even on the spread, and I think we'll continue to see good two-way action on this game up until kickoff Sunday night. Some nibbles on the Over also, but nothing to move us off the opener yet."

Carolina Panthers vs Seattle Seahawks Odds

• Opening point spread: Seahawks -4.5
• Opening moneyline: Seahawks -220/Carolina +180
• Opening total: Over/Under 43 points scored
• Time: 4:05 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 3:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Shortly before kickoff, Seattle is down to -4.5 at TwinSpires Sportsbook, after sitting as high as -6. The Seahawks are taking 65% of spread bets/53% of spread money.

"Sharp action on the Andy Dalton-led Panthers at +6," TwinSpires director of retail sports Zachary Lucas said.

Dalton is starting today in place of injured rookie Bryce Young (ankle).

TwinSpires total is at 42.5, with 54% of tickets on the Over/62% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Seahawks opened as 4.5-point favorites at BetMGM and touched -6.5 multiple times this week. Late this morning, Seattle fell back to -5.5, where the line sits now.

The Seahawks are landing 72% of early spread bets, but 53% of early spread money is on the underdog Panthers. Carolina will be without rookie QB and No. 1 overall draft pick Bryce Young (ankle). Longtime NFL QB Andy Dalton will start for the Panthers.

"Bettors have little faith in many of the 0-2 NFC teams," BetMGM trader Christian Cipollini said. "As a result, the Bears, Cardinals and Panthers covering as underdogs are the most important needs for the book this weekend."

The total moved from 42.5 to 42 Tuesday at BetMGM, and it hasn't moved since. Ticket count is almost 2/1 and money 5/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Seattle rebounded nicely from a Week 1 home loss to the L.A. Rams. The Seahawks (1-1 SU and ATS) went to Detroit as 4.5-point 'dogs and snagged a 37-31 overtime victory.

Carolina (0-1 SU and ATS) still has Week 2 work to do, meeting New Orleans in the opener of two Monday night games.

Chicago Bears vs Kansas City Chiefs Odds

• Opening point spread: Chiefs -12.5
• Opening moneyline: Chiefs -900/Bears +575
• Opening total: Over/Under 50.5
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Kansas City is a 12.5-point favorite at TwinSpires, down a notch from the -13 opener in the NFL odds Week 3 market. The Chiefs are getting 74% of spread tickets/58% of spread dollars.

"Sharp action on Bears +13. K.C. moneyline parlays/teasers are being bet like it's free money."

The total is down to 48 from a 50 opener, with 63% of tickets on the Over/54% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: K.C. hit TwinSpires' NFL odds Week 3 market as 13-point chalk and is down a tick to -12.5. The Chiefs are taking 70% of spread tickets, but just 54% of spread dollars early.

"Sharp play on Chicago +13," Lucas said.

The total dropped from a 49 opener to 47.5, then fell another half-point to 47 this afternoon. The Over is seeing 65% of tickets, while 56% of money is on the Under.

"Sharp play on Under 49," Lucas said.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: To no one's surprise, Kansas City bounced back from its Week 1 home setback to Detroit. The Chiefs (1-1 SU and ATS) were 3-point favorites at Jacksonville and won 17-9.

Chicago (0-2 SU and ATS) was a 1-point pup at Tampa Bay and lost 27-17.

"I anticipate the Chiefs being tied to a ton of moneyline parlays. So even if we take some straight bets on the Bears plus the points, I think we'll be rooting for the Bears to shock the world," Degnon said.

The line is stable tonight at -12.5, but the total is on the move early in The SuperBook's NFL Week 3 odds market. Within a half-hour of opening, the total dipped from 50.5 to 50, then 49.5.

Dallas Cowboys vs Arizona Cardinals Odds

• Opening point spread: Cowboys -12.5
• Opening moneyline: Cowboys -850/Cardinals +550
• Opening total: Over/Under 44 points scored
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 3:45 P.M. ET SUNDAY: This game has seen some movement today, with Dallas down to -11.5 in TwinSpires' NFL Week 3 odds market. The Cowboys opened -12.5 and were at -12 earlier today.

However, ticket count is 3/1 and money 4/1 on the Cowboys.

"Dallas is our biggest liability of the [late] slate," Lucas said.

The total is at 43.5, with 57% of tickets/61% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY: On Thursday, standout Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs suffered a torn ACL in practice, ending his season. But BetMGM didn't budge off its Dallas -12.5 opener, where the line has been all week.

Point-spread ticket count is approaching 2.5/1 and spread money is 4/1 on the double-digit favorite Cowboys.

The total opened at 43.5, topped out at 44.5 Monday and hit a low point of 42 (Over -125) Wednesday afternoon. Shortly thereafter, the number went to 43, where it remains this afternoon. It's two-way action, with 53% of tickets on the Over/59% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Dallas didn't have to face Aaron Rodgers in Week 2, and the result was to be expected. The Cowboys (2-0 SU and ATS) breezed to a 30-10 victory over the Jets, cashing as 8.5-point favorites.

Arizona (0-2 SU and ATS) had a major meltdown in its Week 2 loss. The Cardinals led 20-0 at halftime, but let the Giants come all the way back. Arizona, getting 4.5 points at home, allowed the final 24 points and lost 31-28 on a last-minute field goal.

Los Angeles Chargers vs Minnesota Vikings Odds

• Opening point spread: Chargers -2
• Opening moneyline: Chargers -110/Vikings -110
• Opening total: Over/Under 49.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Under three hours from kickoff, the Vikings are -1 (-105) at BetMGM. This line jumped the fence a couple times, opening Chargers -1.5 (-105), going to Vikes -1 Thursday, then to Chargers -1 (-105) this morning.

It's two-way spread play at BetMGM, with 54% of tickets on the Vikes/52% of money on the Chargers.

The total opened at 51.5 and peaked this morning at 54.5. It's currently 54, with tickets 3/1 and money 2/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: TwinSpires opened at Los Angeles -1 and is now at pick 'em. Minnesota is netting 58% of early bets/62% of early money.

The total is out to 54 from a 51.5 opener, with 59% of bets/78% of money on the Over.

"Sharp play on Over 51.5/52," Lucas said.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Minnesota made the playoffs last season, but is already behind the 8-ball after an 0-2 SU start (0-1-1 ATS). In the Week 2 Thursday nighter, the Vikings rallied from a 27-7 third-quarter deficit at Philadelphia, but lost 34-28 to push as 6-point underdogs.

Los Angeles (0-2 SU and ATS) is also seeking its first win of the season. The Chargers, 2.5-point favorites at Tennessee, tied the game at 24 on a final-seconds field goal. But L.A. lost in overtime 27-24.

"We've taken a couple smaller bets on the Vikings so far and are down a half-point to Chargers -1.5," Degnon said. "I think the action will balance out more as the week goes on. We are actually up 2 points on the total, to 51.5. We took some sharp action on Over 49.5, and I think the public will be on the Over here, too, with two good offenses battling it out."

Atlanta Falcons vs Detroit Lions Odds

• Opening point spread: Lions -5
• Opening moneyline: Lions -185/Falcons +155
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: As was the case Friday at BetMGM (see below), Detroit is -3 (-120). The Lions are getting 60% of spread bets/59% of spread dollars.

The total is at 47, up from Friday's 46 and the 46.5 opener. Tickets and money are 4/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Detroit opened -4.5 at BetMGM and bottomed out at -3 multiple times. The Lions are currently -3 (-120), with Atlanta getting 52% of tickets/63% of money early on.

BetMGM opened the total at 46.5 and on Monday peaked at 47/bottomed out at 45.5. Since then, the number has toggled between 46 and 46.5, and it's currently 46. The Over is seeing 78% of tickets/57% of money.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Dating well into last season, Detroit has been the hottest team in the NFL for bettors. Entering Week 2, the Lions were on a 9-2 SU/10-1 ATS tear.

But after an upset road win at Kansas City, Detroit (1-1 SU and ATS) couldn't quite keep up with Seattle. The Lions lost a 37-31 shootout in overtime laying 4.5 points at home.

Atlanta (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS) squeaked out a 25-24 win over Green Bay on a last-minute field goal. But the Falcons, who got a lot of sharp play in Week 2, failed to cover as 3-point home faves.

New England Patriots vs New York Jets Odds

• Opening point spread: Patriots -2.5
• Opening moneyline: Patriots -155/Jets +135
• Opening total: Over/Under 38 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: The Patriots sit at -2.5 (-115), as they did Friday at BetMGM (see below). Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 2/1 on the road favorite.

With rain and some wind in the forecast, this total is now down to 35 from a 37.5 opener. Tickets are 4/1 and money almost 5/1 on the Under.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: New England went from -2.5 to -3, then returned to -2.5 Wednesday at BetMGM. The Pats are now -2.5 (-115), with tickets and money running 2/1-plus on the favorite.

After opening at 37.5, BetMGM's total is at 36.5, easily the lowest in the NFL odds Week 3 market. Ticket count is 3/1 and money 6/1 on the Under. Rain is in the Sunday forecast, along with winds of 10-20 mph.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: The Patriots (0-2 SU and ATS) have been in both their games, against two quality foes in Philadelphia and Miami. But New England fell short at home both times. In Week 2, getting 1.5 points, the Pats fell 24-17.

As for the Jets, things went pretty much as expected without Aaron Rodgers. New York (1-1 SU and ATS) got shut out in the second half of a 30-10 loss as a 9-point underdog at Dallas.

The SuperBook took Patriots-Jets off the board once the Dolphins-Patriots game kicked off. Patriots-Jets will go back up Monday morning.

Buffalo Bills vs Washington Commanders Odds

• Opening point spread: Bills -6.5
• Opening moneyline: Bills -310/Commanders +250
• Opening total: Over/Under 45.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Buffalo is down to -5.5 at BetMGM, after opening -6.5 and briefly touching -7 Monday. Still, tickets and money are just shy of 2/1 on the Bills.

As was the case Friday (see below), the total is at 43 from a 45.5 opener. There could be a little rain today. That said, tickets and money are about 2/1 on the Over at BetMGM.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Bills have spent almost all week as 6.5-point favorites at BetMGM, save for about three hours Monday at -7. Buffalo is netting 66% of early spread bets/60% of early spread dollars.

The total opened at 45.5 and steadily made its way down to 43 by Thursday. That said, tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Over.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: After getting stunned by an ostensibly Aaron Rodgers-less Jets squad in Week 1, Buffalo didn't mess around in Week 2. The Bills (1-1 SU and ATS) rocked the Raiders 38-10, easily cashing as 7.5-point home favorites.

Washington is somehow 2-0 SU (1-1 ATS). After a lackluster Week 1 win over Arizona, the Commanders fell into a 21-3 second-quarter hole at Denver. But Washington then scored 32 of the next 35 points and held on for a stunning 35-33 win catching 3.5 points.

The Bills-Commanders line and total are stable tonight in The SuperBook's NFL Week 3 odds market.

New Orleans Saints vs Green Bay Packers Odds

• Opening point spread: Packers -1.5
• Opening moneyline: Packers -125/Saints +105
• Opening total: Over/Under 43.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Green Bay bottomed out at -1 Saturday at BetMGM, and the line remains there this morning. The Packers are taking 60% of spread bets, while spread money is almost dead even.

BetMGM's total is down to 41.5 from a 43.5 opener. The Under is taking 59% of bets/76% of money.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM opened Packers -1.5 (-115), went to -2 Monday, then to -1.5 flat Thursday. Green Bay is taking 62% of spread tickets, while 58% of spread money is on New Orleans.

The total opened at 43.5 and has been steady at 42.5 since Wednesday. The Under is drawing 54% of tickets/74% of money early on.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Green Bay (1-1 SU/2-0 ATS) had a 24-12 lead through three quarters at Atlanta in Week 2. But the Packers didn't score another point and lost 25-24 getting 3 points.

New Orleans (1-0 SU/0-1 ATS) still has Week 2 work to do, traveling to Carolina for the opening game of a Monday Night Football twinbill.

Tennessee Titans vs Cleveland Browns Odds

• Opening point spread: Browns -4.5
• Opening moneyline: Browns -185/Tennessee +155
• Opening total: Over/Under 42 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: BetMGM opened Cleveland -4.5 and spent most of the week at -3.5, save for a Tuesday-Wednesday stint at -3. The Browns are now -3.5 (-105), while tickets and money are running 2/1 on the Titans.

The total dipped from 41.5 to 38.5, then this morning went down another tick to 38. Tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Under.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: Cleveland won't have running back Nick Chubb for the rest of the season, after he suffered a gruesome knee injury in Week 2. The Browns lost to Pittsburgh 26-22 as 2.5-point road favorites Monday night.

TwinSpires opened Titans-Browns at Cleveland -3.5 and dipped to -3 after the Chubb injury. Early tickets and money are just shy of 2/1 on the Titans.

"The Titans are off a big win, and the Browns are banged up. The Titans are shaping up to be the trendy 'dog of the week," Lucas said.

TwinSpires' total dipped from 41.5 to 39.5, then inched up to 40 this afternoon. The Under is drawing 60% of early tickets/65% of early dollars.

"We'll need the Over in this one," Lucas said.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Tennessee (1-1 SU/2-0 ATS) got stretched to overtime by the L.A. Chargers on a final-seconds field goal that tied the game at 24. But the Titans, 2.5-point home pups, earned a 27-24 victory in overtime.

Cleveland (1-0 SU and ATS) travels to Pittsburgh for the later game among two Monday Night Football Week 2 matchups.

Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins Odds

• Opening point spread: Dolphins -6.5
• Opening moneyline: Dolphins -290/Broncos +235
• Opening total: Over/Under 46.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Miami dipped from -6.5 to -6 Saturday, after opening -7 at BetMGM. Still, ticket count is 3/1 and money 2/1-plus on the Dolphins.

BetMGM's total sits at 47.5, up from a 46.5 opener and 48.5 peak. The Over is seeing 67% of tickets/60% of money.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: Interestingly, this line backed up from Dolphins -7 to -6.5 Monday at BetMGM, and it hasn't moved since. Early tickets and money are running about 3/1 on Miami.

The total opened at 46.5, peaked at 48.5 a couple times and has been stable at 48 since Thursday afternoon. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money 2/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Miami (2-0 SU and ATS) has gone on the road each of the first two weeks and come away unblemished, on the field and at the betting window. In Week 2 at New England, the Dolphins were 2-point favorites and notched a 24-17 win.

On the flip side, Denver is 0-2 SU and ATS, with both losses as a home favorite. The Broncos blew a 21-3 second-quarter lead against Washington, giving up 32 of the next 35 points. Then Denver rallied and had a chance to get to OT after a miraculous Hail Mary touchdown on the final play of regulation.

But the subsequent 2-point attempt failed, and the Broncos lost 35-33 laying 3.5 points.

"Not much action on this game yet, as it is off board with Miami playing on Sunday Night Football," Degnon said. "Some smaller bets on the Dolphins and Over, but nothing of note. I think the public will be on Miami here, and I anticipate we'll be rooting for Denver come Sunday."

As Degnon alluded to, The SuperBook took Broncos-Dolphins off the NFL odds Week 3 board once the Dolphins-Patriots game began. Broncos-Dolphins will go back up Monday morning.

Houston Texans vs Jacksonville Jaguars Odds

• Opening point spread: Jaguars -9.5
• Opening moneyline: Jaguars -500/Texans +375
• Opening total: Over/Under 45.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (FOX)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Jacksonville backed up even further since Friday at BetMGM (see below). The Jags are now -7.5 (-105) at home, after sitting as high as -10 early in the week.

Houston is getting 57% of spread bets/63% of spread cash.

The total fell from 45.5 to 43.5 by Wednesday, got to 44.5 Thursday, then went back to 43.5 by Saturday. The Over is drawing 70% of bets/54% of money.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM initially nudged Jacksonville from -9.5 to -10 Tuesday night. But the number returned to -9.5 Wednesday, then receded to Jags -9 and -8.5 Thursday.

Houston is a trendy 'dog at BetMGM, attracting 76% of early tickets/81% of early dollars on the spread. Further, on the moneyline, the Texans are nabbing 62% of tickets/86% of cash. BetMGM's moneyline opened Jags -450/Texans and is now -400/+310.

The total opened at 45.5, bottomed out at 43.5 Wednesday and rebounded to 44.5 Thursday. Ticket count is 3/1-plus and money 9/1 on the Over.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Jacksonville (1-1 SU and ATS) held Kansas City's offensive relatively in check, but only got three field goals of its own. As such, the Jags lost 17-9 getting 3 points at home.

Houston (0-2 SU and ATS) lost 31-20 as 1-point home chalk against Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts vs Baltimore Ravens Odds

• Opening point spread: Ravens -7.5
• Opening moneyline: Ravens -400/Colts +300
• Opening total: Over/Under 44.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Baltimore is back down to -7.5 at BetMGM, from a -8.5 opener. It's two-way spread play with a lean toward Indy, at 56% of tickets/58% of money.

The total went from 44.5 to 43.5, then this morning nudged down to 43 at BetMGM. The Under is taking 61% of tickets and dollars.

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET FRIDAY: The Ravens opened -8.5 at BetMGM and fell to -7.5 on Monday and Wednesday. On Thursday, Baltimore returned to the -8.5 opener. The Ravens are currently -8.5 (-105), with spread tickets and money running pretty much dead even.

BetMGM opened the total at 44.5, went to 44 Monday, 44.5 Tuesday and 45 Wednesday. On Thursday, the number again fell back to 44, where it remains this afternoon. All that movement noted, the Over is getting 55% of bets/81% of money early on.

UPDATE 11:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Baltimore is out of the gate at 2-0 SU and ATS. In Week 2, the Ravens knocked off Cincinnati 27-24 getting 3 points on the highway.

Indianapolis (1-1 SU and ATS) had little trouble with Houston, winning 31-20 as a 1-point road pup.

New York Giants vs San Francisco Odds

• Opening point spread: 49ers -9.5
• Opening moneyline: 49ers -600/Giants +425
• Opening total: Over/Under 45.5 points scored
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET Thursday (Prime)

UPDATE 3 P.M. ET THURSDAY: A few hours ahead of kickoff, San Francisco is a 10.5-point favorite at PointsBet, a Fanatics Experience. That's up a half-point from Sunday's Niners -10 opener, with San Fran peaking at -11 Monday and since then toggling between -10.5 and -10.

Bettors aren't shying away from the double-digit spread. Ticket count is 2.5/1 and money almost 5/1 on the 49ers. But the moneyline of 49ers -575/Giants +420 is going the other way, no surprise.

"Although the Giants are without Saquon Barkley and two starting offensive linemen, we have a significant liability on the Giants moneyline," PointsBet sports trader Will Radice said. "Bettors are hoping for the Giants to continue the offensive momentum in the second half of last week's comeback vs. the Cardinals."

PointsBet opened the total at 45 and briefly touched 46 Monday. But it's been sliding back since then, bottoming out at 43.5 this morning. That said, tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Over.

On the player props front, PointsBet has 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey -275 in the anytime touchdown market. That's the steepest price for any NFL player this season, but it's still PointsBet's most popular prop tonight, taking the most tickets and money.

Perhaps as interesting, San Francisco's defense/special teams has shorter odds to score a TD tonight, at +375, than any New York wide receiver.

UPDATE 5 P.M. ET WEDNESDAY: The Giants won't have running back Saquon Barkley (ankle) for the first game on the NFL Week 2 odds docket. But that was already baked into the cake at TwinSpires Sportsbook, where the 49ers opened and remain -10.

San Francisco is taking 60% of early spread tickets/62% of early spread money.

"We're expecting San Francisco moneyline parlays and teasers to be popular again this week," TwinSpires director of retail trading Zachary Lucas said.

TwinSpires' total opened at 43.5 and is up to 44.5. The Over is seeing 57% of tickets/63% of money.

UPDATE 9:30 P.M. ET SUNDAY: New York notched a fortuitous Week 2 victory, but also suffered a potentially significant loss. The Giants looked awful in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals, trailing 20-0 to stretch their 2023-24 scoreless streak to six quarters.

Then the G-Men rallied in the second half, winning 31-28 on a last-minute 34-yard field goal. New York (1-1 SU/0-2 ATS) failed to cover as a 4.5-point road favorite.

Late in the fourth quarter, Giants running back Saquon Barkley suffered an ankle injury. With a short turnaround this week, that's one to keep an eye on, and it could be a longer-term issue.

Meanwhile, San Francisco (2-0 SU/1-1 ATS) beat the Los Angeles Rams 30-23. But L.A. made an otherwise meaningless field goal as time expired, so the Niners failed to cover as 7.5-point faves.

San Fran is already up to double digits in The SuperBook's NFL odds Week 3 market.

"We took a sharp bet on the 49ers -9.5 shortly after opening, moving us up to -10," SuperBook risk supervisor Casey Degnon said tonight. "I expect the public to be on the Niners via teasers and moneyline parlays. But I could see the straight-bet ticket count being somewhat close.

"That may have been a different story if the Giants didn't come back from 20 down at the half."

The total is stable at 45.5.

"Nothing to the total yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if there is some rare public love for the Under here," Degnon said.

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