NFL lines, Week 2 2019: 5 best bets

LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 08: Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers (17) celebrates after throwing a pass for a touchdown during an NFL game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Los Angeles Chargers on September 08, 2019, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 08: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball during the NFL football game between the Detroit Lions and the Arizona Cardinals on September 8, 2019 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

3. Cardinals +13.5

For three quarters on Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals looked completely overwhelmed on offense. The Air Raid wasn’t doing much raiding, and Kyler Murray was baffled by the Detroit Lions’ defense.

Things changed quickly, with Arizona scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime, where they eventually tied the Lions. No one is expecting a huge year out of Arizona, but the oddsmakers have clearly overreacted to Week 1 by making them 13.5 point underdogs in Baltimore.

There is no doubt that the Ravens looked absolutely dominant in Week 1, with Lamar Jackson having a flawless day from the pocket as Baltimore cruised to a 59-10 win. The problem is that the Ravens did this against a Miami Dolphins’ squad that is almost openly tanking for Tua Tagovailoa, so its hard to see whether Baltimore is really that good or Miami is just that bad.

With all that in mind, seeing the Ravens as 13.5 point favorites seems like a massive reach, especially since Baltimore’s re-worked defense wasn’t tested at all against Miami. Don’t be surprised if this game is far closer than the 13.5 point line would lead you to believe.