NFL Week 6: Best Bets and Leans
Gambling Opinion by Ethan Irish and Josh Blatt
Game: Arizona Cardinals @ Seattle Seahawks
Ethan's Best Bet: Seahawks +2.5 (-105) (DraftKings)
The Arizona Cardinals have not played good enough to deserve to be favored in this matchup 5 weeks into the season. Seattle's offense has seemingly become more productive and explosive with Geno Smith leading it versus when Russell Wilson was the starter. Last week the Seahawks, even in the loss managed to put up a big number against a top tier Saints defense. Arizona's defense, their pass defense more specifically, has been horrid this season ranking 29th in opponent completion %, last in sack %, and 25th in opponent yards per pass.
The obvious risk here is whether or not Seattle can limit the Cardinals defensively. This Arizona team has weapons, but they have not been performing. This game being in Seattle and their offensive looking as good as it has makes me think they cover this number and have a good chance to win this game.
Game: Baltimore Ravens @ New York Giants
Josh's Best Bet: Giants +5.5 (-104) (Fanduel)
I've been on a heater lately (7-0 since Thursday Night Football) and I would quite like to keep that going, safe plays aren't always the easiest-- so I expect the New York Football Giants to pick up a win Sunday. The +200 for Giants moneyline is enticing but there is always the chance that Daniel Jones chokes it away while down by four, so I'm reaching for a "healthy middle" with the 5.5 point spread.
With Marcus Williams out for significant time with a wrist injury, we may see more throws from Daniel Jones in this game, which does worry me slightly, but last week I saw him pull some magic out against the Packers in London so I'm all in on the Giants. The Ravens are currently tied for seventh in touchdowns allowed this season and I can't see this trend changing, this thing could get into real shootout territory and as I've stated-- I am so high on the Giants that I think they get this one done.
Ethan's Other Leans:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Pittsburgh Steelers: Steelers +10 (-115) (DraftKings)
New England Patriots @ Cleveland Browns: Nick Chubb Rushing Yards O92.5 (-115) (BetMGM)
Minnesota Vikings @ Miami Dolphins: Justin Jefferson Anytime TD Scorer (-105) (Fanduel)
[Parlay] Seahawks ML, Packers ML, Saints ML (+518) (Fanduel)
Josh's Other Leans:
Buffalo Bills @ Kansas City Chiefs: Stefon Diggs Anytime TD Scorer (-110) (Fanduel)
Jacksonville Jaguars @ Indianapolis Colts: Jaguars Moneyline (+108) (Fanduel)
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles: Jalen Hurts Anytime TD Scorer (+110) (Fanduel)