Did you anticipate Buffalo getting run off their own field by the Tennessee Titans on Tuesday night? Neither did we. Luckily, that was just one of the matchups that took place in the NFL in Week 5. Miami rolling over San Francisco was another surprise, but we did anticipate Carolina knocking off Atlanta and the Browns dispatching Indianapolis on the road.
Let’s take a look at our NFL betting picks against the spread for Week 6.
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Bye Week: Las Vegas Raiders, New Orleans Saints, L.A. Chargers, Seattle Seahawks
Early Games
Houston (+5.5) at Tennessee
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
CBS
If you thought Tennessee would come out of their COVID-19 hiatus on a slump, think again, as they hung 42 on the Buffalo Bills and made Josh Allen look like a rookie once again. Yes, Houston got rid of Bill O’Brien, but these Titans are solid.
Titans to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Cincinnati (+9.5) at Indianapolis
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
FOX
Cincinnati has covered in 10 of their last 16 road games, so even though they haven’t won any of those 16 games, they’ve been right there at the end. With Joe Burrow running the offense, the Bengals shouldn’t get run out of many stadiums either.
Bengals to cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Atlanta (+3.5) at Minnesota
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
FOX
Which Vikings team will show up against the Falcons? They haven’t played a full 60 minutes of consistent ball yet. Last week, they looked like they were going to roll right over the Seahawks and then gave up that devastating comeback. Speaking of teams that give up leads late, the Vikings play Atlanta next.
Vikings to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Denver (+8) at New England
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
CBS
The Patriots are cover machines against AFC opponents. I wouldn’t lock in my wager, though, until I see whether Cam Newton will be back at quarterback.
Patriots to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Washington (+3.5) at N.Y. Giants
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
FOX
The Giants just put up 34 points in Dallas. Can they do the same thing against Washington? Can Washington get much out of Kyle Allen at quarterback?
Giants to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Baltimore (-7) at Philadelphia
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
CBS
Baltimore’s defense has been smothering this year, and the Eagles have a ton of injuries.
Ravens to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Cleveland (+4.5) at Pittsburgh
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
CBS
The Steelers have dominated the Browns in recent years, particularly at Heinz Field. However, these Browns aren’t your typical Cleveland team, with four big wins in a row. Yes, the Steelers are undefeated, but that’s about to change.
Browns to cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Chicago (+2.5) at Carolina
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
FOX
Which Bears team will show up? We know that the Panthers are on a three-game roll. I don’t expect the Panthers to make the same mistakes late that Tampa Bay made on Thursday night.
Panthers to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Detroit (-3) at Jacksonville
Sunday, October 18
1:00 pm EST
FOX
Detroit is a dumpster fire, with a 2-13 record in their last 15 games. Jacksonville isn’t a lot better, but they have the offense to pull this out.
Jaguars to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Late Games
N.Y. Jets (NL) at Miami
Sunday, October 18
4:05 pm EST
CBS
The Jets just cut Le’Veon Bell. Can Adam Gase coach a team without driving all of the quality players away? Meanwhile, Miami just stomped San Francisco.
Dolphins to win. | Bet on the Game Now!
Green Bay (-1.5) at Tampa Bay
Sunday, October 18
4:25 pm EST
FOX
Tampa Bay looks like their rebuilding is going pretty well, although the hiccup against Chicago didn’t help. Green Bay’s rebuild looks about a year further down the tracks.
Packers to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
L.A. Rams (-3) at San Francisco
Sunday Night Football
Sunday, October 18
8:20 pm EST
NBC
Yes, Jimmy G is back in San Francisco, but he doesn’t look quite ready to win games yet.
Rams to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Kansas City (-3.5) at Buffalo
Monday, October 19
5:00 pm ET
FOX/NFL Network
Both of these teams come in off disappointing Week 5 losses. The Chiefs lost a barnburner to the Raiders, and Buffalo got trucked at home. I think both teams will come out inspired to play better…and I think the Chiefs are still defending champs.
Chiefs to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
Arizona (-3) at Dallas
Monday Night Football
Monday, October 19
8:15 pm ET
ESPN
Yes, Jaylen Smith played better at linebacker for the Cowboys this week. However, Dallas still gave up 34 points to a Giants team that was averaging 12 points per game beforehand.
Cardinals to win and cover. | Bet on the Game Now!
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