Josh Allen’s interception late in the Bills’ loss to the Bengals in the AFC divisional playoff game was a disappointing moment for the team. This week, the Steelers will kick off NFL Week 9 by hosting the Titans in Thursday Night Football. The Browns are favored by 7.5 points over the Cardinals, making them the biggest opening favorite of Week 9. Let’s take a closer look at all the opening odds for Week 9 and make some early predictions.
The TNF game between the Steelers and Titans is an intriguing matchup between two surprise teams. The Steelers have exceeded expectations and are playoff contenders, while the Titans come off a big win in the NFL debut of rookie QB Will Levis. The Steelers are 2.5-point home favorites, although there is uncertainty around their starting QB Kenny Pickett due to a rib injury.
Sunday Night Football will feature a rematch between the Bills and Bengals, who faced off in last season’s AFC divisional playoffs. The Bengals came out on top, and the Bills will look to avenge that loss. On Monday Night Football, the Jets will host the Chargers in what promises to be an exciting matchup.
Here are the opening odds for all the Week 9 games:
– Tennessee Titans at Pittsburgh Steelers: Titans +2.5 (-115), Over 37.5 (-105)
– Miami Dolphins at Kansas City Chiefs: Dolphins +2.5 (-104), Over 51.5 (-110)
– Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons: Vikings +3.5 (-115), Over 36.5 (-115)
– Seattle Seahawks at Baltimore Ravens: Seahawks +4.5 (-110), Over 42.5 (-110)
– Arizona Cardinals at Cleveland Browns: Cardinals +7.5 (-110), Over 38.5 (-110)
– Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers: Rams +2.5 (-110), Over 39.5 (-115)
– Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Houston Texans: Buccaneers +2.5 (-115), Over 39 (-110)
– Washington Commanders at New England Patriots: Commanders +2.5 (-115), Over 38.5 (-115)
– Chicago Bears at New Orleans Saints: Bears +5.5 (-115), Over 41.5 (-115)
– Indianapolis Colts at Carolina Panthers: Colts -1.5 (-110), Over 43.5 (-115)
– New York Giants at Las Vegas Raiders: Giants +5.5 (-115), Over 37.5 (-110)
– Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles: Cowboys +2.5 (-104), Over 46.5 (-110)
– Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: Bills -1.5 (+100), Over 46.5 (-110)
– Los Angeles Chargers at New York Jets: Chargers -2.5 (-105), Over 42.5 (-110)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)
The Week 9 odds show that the Browns are the biggest favorite, favored by 7.5 points over the Cardinals. The Cardinals have struggled as underdogs this season and have yet to cover the spread as the road team. On the other end, the Bills are the smallest road favorites, favored by just 1.5 points over the Bengals.
In the Titans vs. Steelers game, the Titans have the edge with the uncertainty surrounding the Steelers’ QB situation. The Titans have been successful as underdogs under head coach Mike Vrabel and should be able to cover the 2.5-point spread.
As for the Bills vs. Bengals game, the Bengals have been playing well lately and have shown improvement since their slow start. The Bills have been inconsistent, and while they won their last game, they haven’t been impressive. The Bengals should be able to cover the 1.5-point spread.
Keep an eye on the line movement for the Falcons vs. Vikings game. With the Vikings’ starting QB Kirk Cousins out for the season, the Falcons are favored by 3.5 points and should continue to receive support from bettors.
Overall, Week 9 looks to be filled with intriguing matchups and potential upsets. Stay tuned for more analysis and predictions as the week progresses.
