NFL Week 2: Sunday Best Bets and Leans

Gambling Opinion by Ethan Irish and Josh Blatt

Game: Arizona Cardinals @ Las Vegas Raiders

Ethan's Best Bet: Davante Adams o7.5 Receptions (-117) (Caesars Sportsbook)

    In week 1 Davante Adams was targeted 17 times against a pretty good Chargers secondary. From that alone it is obvious that Derek Carr is looking to get Adams the ball whenever the opportunity presents itself. This week the Raiders host the Cardinals, who lost to the Chiefs 44-21 last week, and both teams are looking to win their first game of the 2022-23 season.

    I think that this number at 7.5 is way too low considering Adams' usage last week and a Cardinals secondary that is not good. Last week, the Cardinals allowed Chiefs receiver Juju Smith-Schuster to grab 6 receptions for 79 yards on top of Travis Kelce's 8 receptions for 121 yards. This Raiders team offensively is pretty close to the Chiefs offense in terms of how much they utilize the pass game. I think Adams will have a great game in his first home game as a Raider. 

Ethan's Leans:

Miami Dolphins @ Baltimore Ravens: Devin Duvernay o2.5 receptions (-145) (Caesars Sportsbook)

Houston Texans @ Denver Broncos: Broncos -10 (-110) (Caesars Sportsbook)

Game: Washington Commanders @ Detroit Lions

Josh's Best Bet: D'Andre Swift o60.5 Rushing Yards (-113) (Fanduel)

    Week 1 saw D'Andre Swift run for 144 yards on 15 attempts with a touchdown to add. If he sees 15 carries again, I believe he easily hits his over. The Lions play the Commanders on Sunday, who are ranked as the 22nd worst rated defensive DVOA, and posses the 30th ranked rushing defense. If D'Andre Swift can come in and take advantage of Washington's weak run defense, this is an easy -113 prop.

    60.5 is an extremely low number and I truly don't see Washington being able to contain Swift, especially with an exceptional blocking display from Detroit's offensive tackles. The one worry would be Lions center Frank Ragnow sitting out this week, but I consider the Lions line deep enough for this to be a lock.

Josh's Other Leans:

Tennessee Titans @ Buffalo Bills: o47.5 Total Points (-110) (Fanduel)

Carolina Panthers @ New York Giants: Giants -1.5 (-112) (Fanduel)