NFL Week 8: Betting lines show high-scoring expectation for Cowboys game
The Cowboys-Cardinals matchup carries the highest over/under at 54.5 points, while the Packers are favored at home Thursday.
By Eric Laurent ·
Betting markets for the 14-game NFL schedule starting Thursday, October 29, point to a high-scoring affair in Dallas. The Arizona Cardinals will face the Dallas Cowboys with an over/under set at 54.5 points. This total is the highest of any game in Week 8. The Cowboys are listed as 6-point favorites with moneyline odds of -285. The Cardinals are +245 on the moneyline.
The week kicks off on Thursday, October 29, with the Green Bay Packers hosting the Carolina Panthers. The Packers are 3.5-point favorites. Their moneyline odds stand at -185, while the Panthers are +160. The total points line for this contest is 47.5.
Sunday’s slate features several major matchups. The Buffalo Bills are 3.5-point favorites against the Baltimore Ravens, with a total of 53.5. The Cincinnati Bengals are heavy 10-point favorites over the Tennessee Titans, with a total of 46.5. The Detroit Lions are 3-point favorites against the Minnesota Vikings, with a total of 46.5.
Other Sunday games include the Las Vegas Raiders as 1.5-point favorites over the New York Jets, with a total of 45.5. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 3.5-point favorites against the Cleveland Browns, with a total of 39.5. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 2.5-point favorites over the Atlanta Falcons, with a total of 48.8.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are 7.5-point favorites against the Indianapolis Colts, with a total of 46.5. The Los Angeles Rams are 6.5-point favorites over the Los Angeles Chargers, with a total of 44.5. The Kansas City Chiefs are 1.5-point favorites against the Denver Broncos, with a total of 41.5.
The New England Patriots are 7.5-point favorites over the Miami Dolphins, with a total of 44.5. The Washington Commanders are 4.5-point favorites against the Philadelphia Eagles, with a total of 40.5. The Seattle Seahawks will close the week on Monday, November 2, as 3.5-point favorites over the Chicago Bears, with a total of 46.5.
Four teams have byes this week: the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, San Francisco 49ers, and Houston Texans.
Source: CBS Sports
