NFL betting sites already have their favorites to start off the 2019 NFL season on the right foot. This will be the National Football League’s 100th season. As such, the defending Super Bowl champions – the New England Patriots – will not play in the kickoff game. Instead, the Chicago Bears will host the Green Bay Packers. The best online sportsbooks favor the Bears by four points.
- 2019 National Football League season
- Regular season
- Duration: September 5, 2019 – December 29, 2019
All Week 1 games will take place on the accustomed Thursday, Sunday, and Monday slots. However, the NFL has apparently decided to compete with college football. Actually, only three games will be played on a Saturday in Week 16. It’ll still feel awkward, though.
2019 NFL Week 1 Betting Odds and Schedule
Thursday, September 5
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Packers | +4½ (-115) | 45½ (-115) | – |  |
| Bears | -4½ (-105) | 45½ (-105) | – | |
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(odds from MyBookie.ag)
The Packers hired new head coach Matt LaFleur following two seasons of wither. LaFleur is new, though, in more ways than one. This is his first head coaching gig after being a journeyman OC/QB coach for the past decade. Needless to say, this does not fill NFL betting sites with confidence. Then again namesake Matt Nagy turned the Bears around last season in his head coaching debut year, so you never know.
Sunday, September 8
- Atlanta Falcons +4½ -115 o Ov 47½ -110 vs. Minnesota Vikings -4½ -105 o Un 47½ -110
- Washington Redskins +8 -110 o Ov 46 -110 vs. Philadelphia Eagles -8 -110 o Un 46 -110
- Buffalo Bills +3½ -120 o Ov 38½ -110 vs. New York Jets -3½ +100 o Un 38½ -110
- Baltimore Ravens -4 -113 o Ov 37 -110 vs. Miami Dolphins +4 -107
- San Francisco 49ers +1 -115 o Ov 49 -110 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -1 -105 o Un 49 -110 Tennessee Titans +5 -105 o Ov 45½ -110 vs. Cleveland Browns -5 -115 o Un 45½ -110
- Los Angeles Rams -3 -105 o Ov 50½ -110 vs. Carolina Panthers +3 -115 o Un 50½ -110
- Cincinnati Bengals +8 -110 o Ov 43½ -110 vs. Seattle Seahawks -8 -110 o Un 43½ -110
- Indianapolis Colts +3 -110 o Ov 47½ -110 vs. Los Angeles Chargers -3 -110 o Un 47½ -110
- Detroit Lions -1 -125 o Ov 48 -110 vs. Arizona Cardinals +1 +105 o Un 48 -110 o 04:25 PM 475
- New York Giants +7 -104 o Ov 46 -110 vs. Dallas Cowboys -7 -116 o Un 46 -110
- Pittsburgh Steelers +6 -110 o Ov 51½ -110 vs. New England Patriots -6 -110 o Un 51½ -110
(odds from Intertops.eu)
The Pats are favored by a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Meaning that Rob Gronkowski’s retirement has barely registered at NFL betting sites. Like Luke Perry (RIP) in Beverly Hills 90120, Gronk went from being a main character to a guest star. The Patriots have signed Matt LaCosse, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, and Benjamin Watson to add depth to the tight end position.
Monday Night Football Odds and Analysis
Monday, September 9
- HOUSTON 7 (-119) +245 O 53.5 (-109) vs. NEW ORLEANS -7 (+101) -290 U 53.5 (-109)
- DENVER 2.5 (-109) +110 O 43.5 (-109) vs. OAKLAND -2.5 (-109) -130 U 43.5 (-109)
(odds from GTBets.eu)
The Saints were robbed of a Super Bowl berth last season, and they’ll be looking to take their frustrations out on the Texans. New Orleans very rarely loses at home and had the best offense in the league last season. Meanwhile, Houston found its footing last season, but Deshaun Watson could still learn a thing or two from Drew Brees. And Breesus will be happy to oblige, I’m sure.
