NFL Picks: Our Staff's Best Bets for Week 3
Looking for some NFL picks? Our staff at BetSided has you covered with their best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season.
We didn't have the best week in Week 2, going 2-3, but we're ready to get back on the horse and keep it moving for Week 3.
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Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs (-6.5) | Total 54.5
THE PLAY: Chargers -6.5 (+100)
Turns out sports betting isn’t as easy as just betting on the best team in the NFL. Over their last 13 games, the Kansas City Chiefs are 1-11-1 against the spread (ATS). I’m not a huge trends guy, but that's pretty significant. However, the main reason why I like this bet is because of the Chiefs’ defense -- which is the worst defense in the NFL through the first two weeks. They’re allowing an average of 7.6 yards per play; The next worst defense is allowing 6.9. Because of that, I have to take the Chargers’ offense and the points to at least keep it close. -- Iain MacMillan
Miami Dolphins at Las Vegas Raiders (-3.5) | Total 44.0
THE PLAY: Raiders -3.5 (-110)
The Dolphins, with or without Tua, don’t have the firepower to compete with the Raiders. We saw the Dolphins in Week 1 only put up 17 points. We saw them get shut out last week by the Bills, and the Bills defense isn’t even an elite one.
When it comes to the Raiders, the one question we had about them was their defense. Right now, they’re top 10 in points allowed and takeaways. With Derek Carr adding to that by playing some of the best football of his career, this is a great opportunity to jump on the Raiders bandwagon. -- Donnavan Smoot
Seattle Seahawks at Minnesota Vikings (-1.0) | Total 55.0
THE PLAY: Seahawks -1.0 (-120)
Russell Wilson is 34-9 in his career after a loss. Seattle is coming off a gut-wrenching loss against the Titans, blowing a lead and losing in overtime. Minnesota plays close games, so I understand where the sportsbooks are coming from. However, it’s inside a field goal, and I will take Seattle anytime (the spread) is inside a field goal.
The Vikings are only 4-8 SU as home underdogs under Mike Zimmer. When it’s this close, I’m more inclined to look at win-loss rather than against the spread, so I’m going to take Seattle in a bounce back game. -- Peter Dewey
New Orleans Saints at New England Patriots (-3.0) | Total 42.0
THE PLAY: Patriots -3.0 (+100)
New Orleans is banged up on the defensive side of the ball with Marcus Davenport and Kwon Alexander on IR and Marshon Lattimore is going to be a gametime decision due to his hand surgery. I’ll take Bill Belichick to scheme up a defense against Jameis Winston, who looked like “Tampa Bay Jameis” last week.
Also, this is the Saints’ third straight road game, due to being displaced because of Hurricane Ida. Are they really going to be their best selves after being away from home for nearly a month? Give me the Patriots at home. -- Reed Wallach
Green Bay Packers at San Francisco 49ers (-3.0) | Total 50.0
THE PLAY: Packers -3.5 (-105)
I took the Packers last week against the Lions and I’m going back to the well. The 49ers let the Lions hang around a little bit too long in Week 1. In Week 2, they then eventually pulled away from the Eagles, but there were some big plays that Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith and co. were able to put up against San Francisco.
I know that Aaron Rodgers he's had a few rough games in San Francisco, but this is the opportunity where I love to back Aaron Rodgers -- especially as an underdog on the road. (The Packers) finally clicked on the offensive side of the ball against the Lions. Rodgers was magnificent, looking like one of the MVP-type of performances we saw in 2020. This is a great opportunity for him to go on the road and make a big statement as the Packers get back on track. -- Ben Heisler
NFL Best Bets Record
LAST WEEK: 2-3
SEASON RECORD: 6-3
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