WEEK 2 NFL PICKS FOR BET REGAL
Chicago at Green Bay (-10)
For the second straight season, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers opened with a thud. The Bears are flying high after an upset over San Francisco. Rodgers is 22-5 vs. Chicago. He’ll get Green Bay back on track in a prime-time matchup Sunday night.
BEST BET: PACKERS 27-13
Minnesota at Philadelphia (-2.5)
Justin Jefferson shows Eagles fans up close what they’re missing on Monday night with Jalen Reagor, who was drafted ahead of Jefferson by Philadelphia, returning punts for the Vikings.
UPSET SPECIAL: VIKINGS, 27-23
Washington at Detroit (-1.5)
The Lions nearly overcame a 17-point deficit in the fourth quarter against Philadelphia. They should fare better against the Commanders and former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz.
LIONS, 26-24
New York Jets at Cleveland (-6.5)
The Browns are looking to start the season 2-0 with Jacoby Brissett filling in for the suspended Deshaun Watson. The Jets are aiming for their first win in September since 2018.
BROWNS, 20-17
Tampa Bay (-2.5) at New Orleans
The Buccaneers are 0-4 against the Saints in the regular season with Tom Brady, losing to Drew Brees twice, Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill. Of course, Tampa Bay knocked off New Orleans in the 2020 playoffs en route to winning the Super Bowl. Time to get that first win in the regular season.
BUCCANEERS, 24-18
Carolina at New York Giants (-2)
Baker Mayfield fell short in his revenge game against the Browns. If the Panthers gave the ball to Christian McCaffrey and D.J. Moore more, Mayfield would’ve come out on top. He should this week.
PANTHERS, 23-20
New England (-2.5) at Pittsburgh
Coming off a poor effort in Miami, the Patriots are road favorites against a Steelers team that knocked off the reigning AFC champion Bengals on the road. Oddsmakers believe in Bill Belichick. So do we because T.J. Watt is hurt.
PATRIOTS, 19-17
Indianapolis (-3.5) at Jacksonville
Doug Pederson lost to Wentz in his first game as Jaguars coach. Now, he faces his former offensive coordinator who helped him lead Philadelphia to a Super Bowl victory with Nick Foles. By the way, Foles joined Frank Reich as Matt Ryan’s backup in Indianapolis.
COLTS, 31-16
Miami at Baltimore (-3.5)
Lamar Jackson struggled mightily in Miami in a Thursday night game last November. He’ll get rolling this time around.
RAVENS, 24-20
Atlanta at Los Angeles Rams (-10)
The defending Super Bowl champs have the right opponent to get back on the winning side after an embarrassing loss to Buffalo in the kickoff opener.
RAMS, 34-13
Seattle at San Francisco (-9.5)
The Seahawks get no respect from oddsmakers after spoiling Russell Wilson’s debut with the Broncos. The 49ers are trying to avoid an 0-2 start.
49ERS, 27-17
Cincinnati (-7) at Dallas
Joe Burrow erases the taste of the worst game of his NFL career against a reeling Cowboys team missing Dak Prescott.
BENGALS, 26-16
Houston at Denver (-10.5)
Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett just needed one game to figure out putting the ball in Russell Wilson’s hands is a better recipe for success.
BRONCOS, 31-17
Arizona at Las Vegas (-5.5)
Derek Carr and the rest of the offense avoid the mistakes that plagued them in the opener.
RAIDERS, 28-24
Tennessee at Buffalo (-10)
Josh Allen and the high-powered Bills will have a tougher time dominating the Titans than they did in Week 1 vs. the Rams.
BILLS, 30-23
2022 RECORD
Last Week: Straight up: 7-9. Against spread: 6-10.
Season: Straight up: 7-9. Against spread: 6-10.
Best Bet: Straight up: 0-1. Against spread: 0-1
Upset Special: Straight up: 0-1. Against spread: 0-1.
(Associated Press, Rob Maaddi/Photo: Stadiums of Pro Football)
