2025 NFL Week 8 Expert Picks, Predictions & Betting Lines

Since 2008, D.S. Williamson has written about sports and sports handicapping.

His philosophy is value-based, meaning stats and other handicapping factors are only worth something in comparison to sportsbook odds. He believes money management and making value-based wagers is the single more important factor that distinguishes successful sports bettors from non-successful sports bettors.

New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals -6.5

This is a no-brainer pick.

The fact that the Jets’ owner tore into his starting quarterback, Justin Fields, instead of laying blame at Aaron Glenn tells us all we need to know.

Part of being a leadership head coach is taking the blame and protecting your players.

It’s ridiculous that an owner is blaming a player in a single position for the dysfunction on his football team.

With Joe Flacco at the helm, the Bengals are a legit playoff team.

Cincy rocks in a cover victory.

Writer’s Week 8 Pick: Bengals -6.5 (Confident Cover)

Jets vs Bengals Betting Lines

New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles -7.5

The odds keep rising after the Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings on the road in NFL Week 7.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

The Giants had that game in Denver before imploding on both sides of the ball.

For sure, NYG could fall apart after a loss like the one they had.

On the flip side, though, Jaxon Dart and Cam Skattebo dominated Philly in the first game.

So what will change in the second?

Not much unless the Giants aren’t prepared mentally.

That’s a big if to lay 7.5 points.

Taking the points is the best play.

Writer’s Week 8 Pick: Giants +7.5 (Value Dog)

Giants vs Eagles Betting Lines

San Francisco 49ers -1.5 at Houston Texans

This is a good matchup for the 2-4 Texans.

The San Francisco 49ers rely a lot on running back Christian McCaffrey.

Even if Brock Purdy and Ricky Pearsall play, the Niners will lean on McCaffrey to get the job done since both have been on the bench for a while.

Houston thrives on one-dimensional offense teams.

The Texans are also great at home.

Expect an under game where Houston ekes out a straight up victory.

Writer’s Week 8 Pick: Texans +1.5 (Home Dog Value)

49ers vs Texans Betting Lines

Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos -3.5

The Cowboys have won 2-of-3 with the lone loss coming versus the Carolina Panthers.

We shouldn’t put too much emphasis on Dallas’ defeat in Carolina.

The Panthers are a solid team.

Carolina sits at 4-3 and in second place in the NFC South.

So this idea that Carolina can’t play ball isn’t true.

Dallas faces a Denver squad that required 33 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Giants.

CeeDee Lamb is back for Big D, which means Patrick Surtain II is going to have to shutdown CeeDee.

If he can, which should lead to Dak having a nice day throwing to Javonte Williams, who plays in a revenge game on Sunday, Jake Ferguson, and George Pickens.

The Boys can win this straight up.

Writer’s Week 8 Pick: Cowboys +3.5 (Live Dog Alert)

Cowboys vs Broncos Betting Lines

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NFL Week 8 SU Picks

The defending champions are beginning to build some momentum after a slow start to the season, and I like the Chiefs to keep it rolling against Washington.

The Atlanta Falcons are winning games thanks in large part to their defense.

I think they can shut down the struggling Miami Dolphins this weekend.

How are the New York Giants going to bounce back after an epic collapse last week?

I think they will fail to make a dent against the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL Week 8 SU Picks

Chiefs @ Commanders – SU Pick: Chiefs
Falcons @ Dolphins – SU Pick: Falcons
Giants @ Eagles – SU Pick: Eagles
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NFL Week 8 ATS Picks

The banged-up Ravens are coming off a bye week and should be ready to go against the Bears, which means I think they cover -6 ½.

The Dallas Cowboys have been a risky bet this season, but they are 4-2 ATS and seem to like being the underdog, so I am taking them +3 ½ against the Broncos.

The Buffalo Bills look like the total package once again.

This week, they tale on the Panthers, and I believe they are great value at -7 ½.

NFL Week 8 ATS Picks

Ravens vs Bears – ATS Pick: Ravens -6.5
Cowboys vs Broncos – ATS Pick: Cowboys +3.5
Bills vs Panthers – ATS Pick: Bills -7.5
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NFL Week 8 O/U Picks

We already discussed the Cowboys and Broncos in the spread picks, but I also like there to be offense here, so let’s go with the OVER 49 ½.

We are also going back to the Broncos game for this next pick.

While I do like them to win against the Bears, I don’t foresee a ton of scoring, so UNDER 50 ½ for me.

Since Week 4, the Chiefs are averaging over 31 PPG.

The offense is ticking, and they should do their part to take this one against the Commanders OVER 48 ½.

NFL Week 8 O/U Picks

Cowboys vs Broncos – Pick: OVER 49.5
Ravens vs Bears – Pick: UNDER 50.5
Chiefs vs Commanders – Pick: OVER 48.5
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