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NFL best bets today: every NFL game coming up, ranked best first by our model. All 15 are below, top pick free.

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Best NFL bet today: Emeka Egbuka Over 3.5 Receptions (Alt) (TB) at +158, lean confidence. The Dallas Cowboys are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, and this game looks promising for Emeka Egbuka. 15 games on the board.

NFL predictions for Monday, every game

The one we'd back first · Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Dallas Cowboys
Emeka Egbuka Over 3.5 Receptions (Alt) (TB) +158
Our confidenceLean
Chance to win47.2%
$50 returns$129.00
The rest of the boardfull reasoning on each game below
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Dallas CowboysTB v DAL Emeka Egbuka Over 3.5 Receptions (Alt) (TB) Lean47% chance +158
Philadelphia Eagles v Jacksonville JaguarsPHI v JAX Trevor Lawrence Over 189.5 Passing Yards (Alt) (JAX) High96% chance -345
Cleveland Browns v New York JetsCLE v NYJ Harold Fannin Jr. Over 29.5 Receiving Yards (Alt) (CLE) High76% chance -179
Chicago Bears v Green Bay PackersCHI v GB Jordan Love Under 228.5 Passing Yards (GB) High62% chance -111
Las Vegas Raiders v New England PatriotsLV v NE Kirk Cousins Over 174.5 Passing Yards (Alt) (LV) High96% chance -385
Houston Texans v Tennessee TitansHOU v TEN Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans: Over Alternate Team Total Points 17.5 (Tennessee Titans) Lean45% chance +144
Cincinnati Bengals v Miami DolphinsCIN v MIA Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins: Over Alternate Team Total Points 17.5 (Miami Dolphins) Lean50% chance +112
Minnesota Vikings v New Orleans SaintsMIN v NO Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints: Over Alternate Team Total Points 24.5 (New Orleans Saints) Long-shot29% chance +215
Indianapolis Colts v Pittsburgh SteelersIND v PIT Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers: Under Alternate Team Total Points 19.5 (Indianapolis Colts) Long-shot28% chance +180
New York Giants v Washington CommandersNYG v WAS New York Giants at Washington Commanders: Over Alternate Team Total Points 24.5 (Washington Commanders) Lean40% chance +230
Denver Broncos v Los Angeles ChargersDEN v LAC Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers: Over Alternate Team Total Points 17.5 (Los Angeles Chargers) Lean53% chance -130
San Francisco 49ers v Seattle SeahawksSF v SEA Rashid Shaheed Over 19.5 Receiving Yards (Alt) (SEA) Lean59% chance +102
High = 60%+ chance to win · Lean = 40–60% · Long-shot = under 40%
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NFL • TB vs. DAL 2026-10-09 00:15 •
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Emeka Egbuka Over 3.5 Receptions (Alt) (TB)
Chance to win 47.2%
The price says 38.8%
Best price +158

Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Emeka Egbuka Over 3.5 Receptions (Alt) (+158)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Dallas Cowboys are facing the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at home, and this game looks promising for Emeka Egbuka. The Cowboys have allowed a lot of passing yards recently, which gives Egbuka a good chance to catch more passes. With the Cowboys moving the chains quite a bit, Egbuka should have opportunities to show what he can do. The matchup is pretty close, but Egbuka has shown he can deliver when it matters. The Buccaneers' defense also gives up a fair number of receptions, making this bet intriguing. Just keep in mind that both teams are struggling a bit with their defenses, which could make things unpredictable for Egbuka's reception count.

Jalon Daniels Passing Yards 178.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%
Tez Johnson Receptions (Alt) 2.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 17.0%

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NFL • PHI vs. JAX 2026-10-11 13:30 •
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Trevor Lawrence Over 189.5 Passing Yards (Alt) (JAX)
Chance to win 95.8%
The price says 77.5%
Best price -345

Jacksonville Jaguars vs Philadelphia Eagles: Trevor Lawrence Over 189.5 Passing Yards (Alt) (-345)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Trevor Lawrence is set to throw for over 189.5 passing yards, and the odds at -345 show the confidence in this pick. The Jaguars' quarterback has been getting it done, especially with the Eagles' defense allowing over 200 yards through the air each game last season. Lawrence has a solid chance to exploit that weakness. While the Eagles have a decent defense, their struggles against the pass could open the door for a big game from Lawrence. He's been moving the chains well, and with the Eagles giving up more than 328 yards a game last year, he should find opportunities to hit the mark. Just remember, the risk is that both teams are closely matched when it comes to their overall performance.

Bhayshul Tuten Rushing Yards 58.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%
Bhayshul Tuten Rushing Yards (Alt) 58.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%

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NFL • CLE vs. NYJ 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Harold Fannin Jr. Over 29.5 Receiving Yards (Alt) (CLE)
Chance to win 76.1%
The price says 64.1%
Best price -179

New York Jets vs Cleveland Browns: Harold Fannin Jr. Over 29.5 Receiving Yards (Alt) (-179)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The New York Jets' defense has struggled lately, allowing a lot of yards both through the air and on the ground. With Harold Fannin Jr. playing for the Cleveland Browns, he could see plenty of chances to catch passes against this defense. The Jets have given up an average of around 226 yards per game through the air, which suggests Fannin should have some room to make plays. Betting on over 29.5 receiving yards for Fannin feels like a solid choice given how often the Jets have allowed big games to opposing receivers. The main risk here is the close matchup, as the Jets can sometimes put up a fight at home. Still, with the way Fannin is expected to be used, he should be able to get those yards.

Quinshon Judkins Rushing Yards 59.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%
Garrett Wilson Receiving Yards 68.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%

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NFL • CHI vs. GB 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Jordan Love Under 228.5 Passing Yards (GB)
Chance to win 61.9%
The price says 52.6%
Best price -111

Green Bay Packers vs Chicago Bears: Jordan Love Under 228.5 Passing Yards (-111)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Jordan Love has a solid chance to go under 228.5 passing yards against the Chicago Bears. The Bears' defense has been tough on quarterbacks, allowing 239.24 yards through the air each game last season. With both teams showing some struggles against the line on grass, it's likely they'll keep things close. The Packers also gave up over 324 yards a game last season, but they can still limit the damage. Love will need to be sharp, especially since both teams have shown they can struggle to move the ball consistently. The most concrete risk is that Love could have a breakout game, but it feels like this matchup leans toward a lower passing total.

Kalif Raymond Anytime TD Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 19.2%
Tyson Bagent Passing Touchdowns 1.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 57.5%

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NFL • LV vs. NE 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Kirk Cousins Over 174.5 Passing Yards (Alt) (LV)
Chance to win 96.4%
The price says 79.4%
Best price -385

New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders: Kirk Cousins Over 174.5 Passing Yards (Alt) (-385)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Kirk Cousins is looking strong heading into this game against the Las Vegas Raiders. The Patriots' defense has struggled a bit, giving up over 206 yards through the air each game last season. With Cousins at the helm, he has a good chance to rack up passing yards against a team that can be vulnerable in the secondary. The Raiders also had a tough time stopping offenses, allowing 214 passing yards a game in 2025. Cousins has been known to move the ball effectively, so betting on him to go over 174.5 passing yards seems smart. The biggest concern is how close these two teams are in overall performance, but Cousins has shown he can step up in key moments.

Drake Maye Passing Yards 227.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%
Drake Maye Passing Yards (Alt) 169.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 83.3%

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NFL • HOU vs. TEN 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans: Over Alternate Team Total Points 17.5 (Tennessee Titans)
Chance to win 44.9%
The price says 41.0%
Best price +144

Tennessee Titans vs Houston Texans: Over 17.5 Alternate Team Total Points (+140)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Houston Texans have been decent lately, averaging around 17 first downs per game, which shows they can move the ball. They face the Tennessee Titans, who struggled defensively last season, allowing nearly 363 yards a game. This matchup looks promising for the Texans to score over 17.5 points since the Titans have been vulnerable, especially through the air. However, the Titans' defense can sometimes surprise, so it might be a close call. Just remember, there's no guarantee they'll hit that mark.

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans · Total Points 38.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.5%
Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans · Team Total 15.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 55.6%

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NFL • CIN vs. MIA 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins: Over Alternate Team Total Points 17.5 (Miami Dolphins)
Chance to win 50.3%
The price says 47.2%
Best price +112

Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals: Over 17.5 Alternate Team Total Points (+105)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Miami Dolphins have a solid shot at scoring over 17.5 points in this game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Last season, the Dolphins moved the chains quite a bit, averaging about 16 first downs per game. Meanwhile, the Bengals let up over 392 yards a game, which shows their defense had some holes. Even though both teams have shown they can be up and down, the Dolphins should find opportunities to put points on the board. The biggest risk is that both teams have had their struggles at times, but I still like the Dolphins to hit that total.

Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins · Team Total 16.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 55.6%
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins · Total Points 42.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 52.4%

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NFL • MIN vs. NO 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints: Over Alternate Team Total Points 24.5 (New Orleans Saints)
Chance to win 29.2%
The price says 31.8%
Best price +215

New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings: Over 24.5 Alternate Team Total Points (+205)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The New Orleans Saints have been moving the ball well, getting over 17 first downs each game last season. They're playing at home, where they usually perform better, especially on grass. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Vikings have struggled a bit on defense, allowing about 302 yards each game. With both teams having a chance to score, betting on the Saints to get over 24.5 points is a solid idea. Just keep in mind that Minnesota's defense could tighten up more than expected.

Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints · Team Total 20.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 50.0%
Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints · Total Points 42.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 51.3%

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NFL • IND vs. PIT 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers: Under Alternate Team Total Points 19.5 (Indianapolis Colts)
Chance to win 27.7%
The price says 42.0%
Best price +180

Pittsburgh Steelers vs Indianapolis Colts: Under 19.5 Alternate Team Total Points (+125)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Steelers are playing at home against the Colts, and both teams have shown some struggles lately. The Colts allowed a lot of yards last season, giving up over 360 yards per game, which could lead to fewer scoring chances. They also only moved the chains about 19 times per game, suggesting they might find it hard to get in the end zone. With the odds suggesting this bet is close to a coin flip, there's a good chance they might not hit 20 points. The biggest risk is how close these teams are in overall performance.

Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers · Total Points 44.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 51.8%
Indianapolis Colts at Pittsburgh Steelers · Alternate Team Total Points 12.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 11.8%

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NFL • NYG vs. WAS 2026-10-11 17:00 •
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New York Giants at Washington Commanders: Over Alternate Team Total Points 24.5 (Washington Commanders)
Chance to win 40.2%
The price says 47.6%
Best price +230

Washington Commanders vs New York Giants: Over 24.5 Alternate Team Total Points (+110)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The odds of +110 for the Commanders to score over 24.5 points look interesting with both teams showing they can give up a lot of yards. Washington allowed nearly 399 yards per game last season, which means the Giants could have a tough time stopping their scoring. Plus, the Commanders moved the chains almost 17 times a game, so they have chances to punch it in. Just remember, this matchup is pretty close, and the Giants have been stingy at times too, which could make it tricky.

New York Giants at Washington Commanders · Alternate Team Total Points 24.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 30.3%
New York Giants at Washington Commanders · Team Total 24.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 50.0%

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NFL • DEN vs. LAC 2026-10-11 20:05 •
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Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers: Over Alternate Team Total Points 17.5 (Los Angeles Chargers)
Chance to win 52.6%
The price says 56.5%
Best price -130

Los Angeles Chargers vs Denver Broncos: Over 17.5 Alternate Team Total Points (-130)

Odds correct at time of publishing

For the Chargers to score over 17.5 points tonight, they need to take advantage of their offense against the Broncos' defense. The Chargers moved the chains almost 18 times a game last season, which shows they can create scoring chances. Meanwhile, the Broncos allowed just over 300 yards per game, so the Chargers should find ways to reach the end zone. However, both teams have struggled to score consistently on grass, which could make it a close game. Still, the Chargers have a good shot to hit that point total tonight.

Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers · Alternate Team Total Points 27.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 30.3%
Denver Broncos at Los Angeles Chargers · Total Points 42.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 52.4%
NFL • SF vs. SEA 2026-10-11 20:25 •
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Rashid Shaheed Over 19.5 Receiving Yards (Alt) (SEA)
Chance to win 58.7%
The price says 49.5%
Best price +102

Seattle Seahawks vs San Francisco 49ers: Rashid Shaheed Over 19.5 Receiving Yards (Alt) (+102)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Rashid Shaheed has been making some exciting plays lately, and he's got a solid chance to rack up over 19.5 receiving yards in this game against the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks defense has allowed a fair amount of yards through the air, giving up about 213 yards each game last season. This means Shaheed could find some openings to grab a few passes and make some yardage. While the 49ers' defense is tough, they also let opponents move the chains often. The Seahawks have been pretty good on grass lately, and with Shaheed's ability to break free, he might just surprise us. The biggest risk is that both teams are closely matched, so it could be a battle out there. However, taking the over on Shaheed's receiving yards feels like a solid play.

Brock Purdy Passing Yards (Alt) 219.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 56.5%
Kaelon Black Rushing Yards (Alt) 29.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 26.3%

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NFL • DET vs. ARI 2026-10-11 20:25 •
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Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals: Under Alternate Team Total Points 26.5 (Detroit Lions)
Chance to win 44.9%
The price says 36.8%
Best price +172

Arizona Cardinals vs Detroit Lions: Detroit Lions (+172)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Arizona Cardinals play Detroit Lions in the NFL on Sunday 11 October 2026. The bet we are looking at is Detroit Lions. That is a Team Total bet. It was priced at +172 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $27.20 if it lands. Our model rates this one a lean pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals · Total Points 54.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 52.4%
Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals · Team Total 29.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 51.0%

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NFL • BAL vs. ATL 2026-10-12 00:20 •
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Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons: Over Alternate Team Total Points 24.5 (Atlanta Falcons)
Chance to win 32.3%
The price says 43.1%
Best price +200

Atlanta Falcons vs Baltimore Ravens: Over 24.5 Alternate Team Total Points (+120)

Odds correct at time of publishing

The Atlanta Falcons struggled on defense in 2025, allowing more than 348 yards per game, which means the Ravens could find ways to score. Both teams moved the ball fairly well, with the Falcons getting around 18 first downs a game. Betting on the Ravens to score over 24.5 points makes sense given their offensive chances against a shaky Falcons defense. The game is rated as close to a coin flip, so expect a tight matchup. Just keep in mind that both teams have had their ups and downs, so it could go either way.

Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons · Total Points 43.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 52.4%
Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons · Team Total 23.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 50.0%

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NFL • BUF vs. LAR 2026-10-13 00:15 •
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James Cook Over 75.5 Rushing Yards (BUF)
Chance to win 62.7%
The price says 53.2%
Best price -114

James Cook (BUF) Over 75.5 Rushing Yards (-114)

Odds correct at time of publishing

Los Angeles Rams play Buffalo Bills in the NFL on Tuesday 13 October 2026. The bet we are looking at is James Cook (BUF) Over 75.5 Rushing Yards. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.80 if it lands. Our model rates this one a strong pick. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Davante Adams Receiving Yards 60.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 53.2%
Davante Adams Receiving Yards (Alt) 39.5 Which side the model backs, and why · Pro
Chance to win
The price says 77.5%

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