NFL BEST PICKS

As we enter the third week of the 2024 NFL season, it's time to focus on the all-important fantasy waiver wire once again. If you picked up J.K. Dobbins last week, you're likely riding high after his impressive performance with back-to-back games of over 130 rushing yards. Let's keep that momentum rolling!

QUARTERBACKS

Derek Carr - New Orleans Saints - ROSTERED: 8%

Sam Darnold - Minnesota Vikings - ROSTERED: 2%

Geno Smith - Seattle Seahawks - ROSTERED: 10%

RUNNING BACKS

Ty Chandler - Minnesota Vikings - ROSTERED: 4%

Rico Dowdle - Dallas Cowboys - ROSTERED: 10%

Antonio Gibson - New England Patriots - ROSTERED: 2%

* The Philadelphia Eagles opened as a 3-point favorite against the Green Bay Packers
* The over-under for the game is set at 43.5 points
* The money line odds for the game are Philadelphia -160 and Green Bay +135

NFL odds are typically presented in three different formats: American odds, decimal odds, and fractional odds. American odds are the most common format used in the United States. They are represented by a plus (+) or minus (-) sign followed by a number. The plus sign indicates the underdog, while the minus sign indicates the favorite. The number represents the amount of money you would need to bet to win $100 on a favorite or the amount you would win if you bet $100 on an underdog.

For example, if the odds for a team are -150, it means you would need to bet $150 to win $100. On the other hand, if the odds are +200, it means you would win $200 if you bet $100.

Betting lines in NFL games are set by oddsmakers and sportsbooks. They determine the point spread, which is the number of points by which the favorite is expected to win, and the over/under, which is the total number of points expected to be scored in the game.

For example, if the New England Patriots are favored by 7 points against the Miami Dolphins, the betting line would be -7 for the Patriots and +7 for the Dolphins. If you bet on the Patriots, they would need to win by more than 7 points for your bet to be successful. If you bet on the Dolphins, they would need to win the game or lose by less than 7 points for your bet to win.

The over/under line represents the total number of points expected to be scored in the game by both teams combined. You can bet on whether the actual total will be over or under that line.

When it comes to betting on NFL games, odds and betting lines are essential tools for making informed decisions. NFL odds refer to the probability of a particular outcome in an NFL game and it indicates how much you need to bet to win $100 (or how much you can win with a $100 bet).

For example, if the odds are -110, you need to bet $110 to win $100. If the odds are +110, you can win $110 for a $100 bet. Betting lines refer to the point spread, which the margin of victory that the favored team is expected to win by.

Other types of NFL betting lines include the moneyline, which is a straight-up bet on which team will win the game, and the over/under, which is a bet on whether the total points scored in the game will be over or under a predetermined number.