WEEK 8 NFL PICKS FOR BET REGAL
BALTIMORE (-9.5) AT ARIZONA
Lamar Jackson is playing at an MVP level and the Ravens (5-2) have a nasty defense. The Cardinals (1-6) play better than their record but are overmatched every week.
BEST BET: RAVENS, 30-17
HOUSTON (-3.5) AT CAROLINA
Bryce Young vs. C.J. Stroud in a matchup featuring the top two picks in the draft. Stroud and the Texans (3-3) have been formidable. Young and the Panthers (0-6) are seeking their first win. Carolina has started strong, trailing after one quarter only once. Figuring out how to stay ahead is the problem.
UPSET SPECIAL: PANTHERS, 23-18
PHILADELPHIA (-7) AT WASHINGTON
After a convincing, statement win against Miami, the Eagles (6-1) need to avoid a letdown against a Commanders team that gave them trouble in Week 4. Washington (3-4) has lost four of five and Sam Howell is getting pounded, taking 40 sacks.
EAGLES, 27-16
JACKSONVILLE (-2) AT PITTSBURGH
The Steelers (4-2) are finding ways to win despite spotty play. A four-game winning streak has the Jaguars (5-2) off to their best start since 2007. They seek their ninth straight win outside of Jacksonville with Trevor Lawrence getting a few extra days to rest his knee after playing last Thursday.
JAGUARS, 24-20
NEW ORLEANS (-2) AT INDIANAPOLIS
The Saints (3-4) have lost four of five after starting 2-0 and the offense is struggling on third downs and in the red zone. They’ve got a chance to get it going against a team that’s allowed the third-most points. Gardner Minshew led the Colts (3-4) to the best offensive performance Cleveland’s top-ranked defense has allowed but Indianapolis still lost.
COLTS, 22-20
LOS ANGELES RAMS AT DALLAS (-6)
The Cowboys (4-2) look to build momentum after a bye and make it a sweep of L.A. teams. They’ve been too up-and-down for a squad expected to contend for the Super Bowl. The up-and-down Rams (3-4) have covered three straight games when they’re underdogs by at least four points.
COWBOYS, 24-19
ATLANTA (-2.5) AT TENNESSEE
The first-place Falcons (4-3) need quarterback Desmond Ridder to protect the ball better. The Titans (2-4) traded away two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard, signaling a commitment to rebuilding. They could get a look at QBs Malik Willis and Will Levis this week.
FALCONS, 23-16
NEW YORK JETS (-3) AT NEW YORK GIANTS
Points should be hard to come by in the battle of MetLife Stadium tenants. The Jets (3-3) got healthier after a bye and have a chance to get over .500. The injury-filled Giants (2-5) have looked better with Tyrod Taylor filling in for Daniel Jones.
JETS, 17-13
NEW ENGLAND AT MIAMI (-10)
The Dolphins (5-2) play their best against losing teams. Tua Tagovailoa and the high-powered offense look to bounce back after getting shut down by the Eagles. The Patriots (2-5) are coming off a big upset over Buffalo and played Miami tough in Week 2.
DOLPHINS, 29-20
MINNESOTA (-1) AT GREEN BAY
Kirk Cousins and the Vikings (3-4) are 2-0 since losing Justin Jefferson, including an impressive win over the 49ers. Jordan Love is slumping and the Packers (2-4) have lost three straight. But Green Bay’s defense has played well for the most part and the Vikings are on a short week after playing Monday.
PACKERS, 23-22
CLEVELAND AT SEATTLE (-3.5)
P.J. Walker has led the Browns (4-2) to consecutive wins filling in for Deshaun Watson, including a comeback when Cleveland’s stingy defense had a rough day. The Seahawks (4-2) haven’t allowed more than 250 yards in three straight games. Cleveland is 14-3 against the spread after a win since 2021.
SEAHAWKS, 22-16
CINCINNATI AT SAN FRANCISCO (-5)
Suddenly the 49ers (5-2) look vulnerable and Brock Purdy is making mistakes with key players injured. Joe Burrow and the Bengals (3-3) hope a week off doesn’t stop their momentum after winning two in a row. San Francisco has won its three home games by an average margin of 23 points this season.
49ERS, 24-23
KANSAS CITY (-7) AT DENVER
The Broncos (2-5) are improving. They battled Kansas City on the road two weeks ago and beat the Packers. Now, they have to face the Chiefs (6-1) again. The defending Super Bowl champs have hit their stride. Patrick Mahomes and the offense are clicking and the defense is ranked seventh.
CHIEFS, 28-16
CHICAGO AT LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (-8.5)
Rookie QB Tyson Bagent tries to lead the Bears (2-5) to consecutive wins for the first time since 2021. Coach Brandon Staley could be out of a job if the Chargers (2-5) lose this one.
CHARGERS, 26-16
LAS VEGAS AT DETROIT (-8)
The Lions (5-2) aim to rebound after a beatdown by Baltimore. The Raiders (3-4) can’t even get All-Pro running back Josh Jacobs going.
LIONS, 27-18
Last week: Straight up: 8-5. Against spread: 9-4
Overall: Straight up: 69-37. Against spread: 58-44-4.
Best Bet: Straight up: 5-2. Against spread: 3-3-1.
Upset Special: Straight up: 5-2. Against spread: 5-2.
Thursday: Straight up: 5-2. Against spread: 6-1.
Monday: Straight up: 6-3. Against spread: 7-1-1.
(Canadian Press)
