WEEK 5 NFL PICKS FOR BET REGAL
Los Angeles Chargers (-2) at Cleveland
Justin Herbert and the banged-up Chargers (2-2) are back on track. Their defense has to slow teams down in the second half. The Browns (2-2) are a couple of plays away from being 4-0.
BEST BET CHARGERS 28-23
Philadelphia (-5.5) at Arizona
The Cardinals (2-2) haven’t scored a point in the first quarter and they’re 9-16-1 at home under Kliff Kingsbury. The Eagles (4-0) are the only undefeated team in the NFL. They’ll continue their reunion tour as they face Zach Ertz after dominating Carson Wentz and beating Doug Pederson.
UPSET SPECIAL: CARDINALS 27-24
New York Giants vs Green Bay (-8) in London
Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (3-1) needed overtime to beat third-string QB Bailey Zappe and the Patriots. The Giants (3-1) have some QB injury concerns, too.
PACKERS 26-16
Tennessee (-1.5) at Washington
The Titans (2-2) have turned things around after losing their first two games. They’ve scored a touchdown on the opening drive of each game. That might be enough against the struggling Commanders (1-3).
TITANS 24-20
Seattle at New Orleans (-5)
The Seahawks (2-2) are rolling on offense behind Geno Smith, but their defense is struggling. The Saints (1-3) nearly beat Minnesota without Jameis Winston, Alvin Kamara and Michael Thomas.
SAINTS 27-20
Pittsburgh at Buffalo (-14)
The Steelers (1-3) kick off the Kenny Pickett era after the rookie QB was 10 for 13 with three picks last week in a loss to the Jets. Josh Allen and the Bills (3-1) finally won a one-score game after seven straight losses.
BILLS 30-17
Chicago at Minnesota (-7.5)
The Vikings (3-1) need to get their pass rush going. The Bears (2-2) need to get a pass game.
VIKINGS 27-16
Houston at Jacksonville (-7)
A year ago, it would’ve been hard to believe the Jaguars (2-2) would be touchdown favorites against anyone. Doug Pederson has this team vastly improved. The Texans (0-3-1) have showed fight and stayed competitive.
JAGUARS 26-17
Miami (-3.5) at New York Jets
Teddy Bridgewater makes his first start for the Dolphins (3-1). Zach Wilson tries to get the Jets to their first 3-2 start since 2017.
DOLPHINS 23-20
Detroit at New England (-3)
The Patriots (1-3) turned to Zappe because Mac Jones has an ankle injury and Brian Hoyer sustained a concussion. The Lions (1-3) are allowing a league-high 444.8 yards and 35.3 points per game.
PATRIOTS 24-22
Atlanta at Tampa Bay (-10)
Tom Brady finally got the Buccaneers (2-2) going offensively, but now the defense has major issues. The rebuilding Falcons (2-2) won’t have Cordarrelle Patterson.
BUCCANEERS 31-13
San Francisco (-6.5) at Carolina
Coming off an impressive Monday night win over the Rams, the 49ers (2-2) need to avoid a letdown against the struggling Panthers (1-3).
49ERS 23-18
Dallas at Los Angeles Rams (-5.5)
The Rams (2-2) had major problems against San Francisco’s defense. Led by Micah Parsons, the Cowboys (3-1) present plenty of issues for opposing offenses.
RAMS 24-20
Cincinnati at Baltimore (-3.5)
The Bengals (2-2) are coming off extra rest after Joe Burrow led the defending AFC champs to two wins in five days. The Ravens (2-2) would be unbeaten if they could protect double-digit, second-half leads at home. They were outscored 82-38 in two losses to Cincy last year.
RAVENS 31-27
Las Vegas at Kansas City (-7)
Patrick Mahomes and the rest of Kansas City’s offense looked unstoppable against a tough Tampa defense. The Chiefs (3-1) have won seven of eight at home over the Raiders (1-3). Las Vegas rode Josh Jacobs’ legs to Josh McDaniels’ first win as Raiders coach.
CHIEFS 30-23
2022 RECORD:
Last Week: Straight up: 11-5. Against spread: 10-6.
Season: Straight up: 38-26. Against spread: 34-30.
Best Bet: Straight up: 1-0. Against spread: 1-0.
Season: Straight up: 3-1. Against spread: 3-1.
Upset Special: Straight up: 1-0. Against spread: 1-0.
Season: Straight up: 2-2. Against spread: 2-2
(Associated Press)
