It is never too early to start thinking about the National Football League season and it’s time to sharpen your pencils and get ready to betting NFL lines on some exciting matchups.
The NFL Week 1 betting preview is here, taking a look at the games that will give us all the action for the first weekend of the season. The odds are out, and bettors are placing action, despite several months of wait between now and then.
Whether you’re a seasoned handicapper or a casual fan looking to add some extra thrill, our expert NFL analysts are here to help with your to your betting experienc.
We’ve dissected the matchups, crunched the numbers, and are ready to share their insights on the best games for betting NFL lines in Week 1. Let’s get to our NFL Week 1 Betting Preview:
2024 NFL Week 1 Betting Preview | MyBookie’s NFL Rundown of the Next Season
Baltimore Ravens vs Kansas City Chiefs
The National Football League is starting the season with a bang. Patrick Mahomes and the back to back Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefshosting Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens.
This was the AFC title game of a season ago.
This should be a fantastic start to the season with two of the betting favorites to win the Super Bowl squaring off.
Thursday Night Football | Week 1
Thursday, September 5th, 2024 at 8:20 PM | NBC
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO
NFL Odds: Chiefs -3
NFL Pick: Ravens
Green Bay Packers at Philadelphia Eagles
This is a Friday night game. This game will be played in Brazil. Friday Night Football.
It is Jordan Love and his young but eager Packers squad against Jalen Hurts, and his Eagles team that is sour after the end of last season.
Two really talented NFC teams squaring off gives us a great first two games in the NFL.
Betting Packers vs Eagles Game
Friday Night Football | Week 1 International Game: Brazil
Friday, September 6th, 2024 at 8:15 PM | Peacock
Corinthians Arena, Sao Paulo, Brazil
NFL Odds: Eagles -1
NFL Pick: Packers
Tennessee Titans at Chicago Bears
The world gets their first look at Caleb Williams under center for Chicago. The talented quarterback as the top pick in the draft.
The Chicago Bears have a ton of expectations for the 2024 season.
Tennessee does not, but this is a team that can sneak up on you and will be prepared from the get-go.
Betting Titans vs Bears Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Soldier Field, Chicago, IL
NFL Odds: Bears -4.5
NFL Pick: Titans
Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills
One of the lone games in Week 1, where a team is a touchdown or more favorite.
The Buffalo Bills will have a new look, but Josh Allen is still the signal caller.
Plenty of question marks about this Arizona squad, and going across the country on the road in Week 1 seems a tall task.
Betting Cardinals vs Bills Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
NFL Odds: Bills -7
NFL Pick: Cardinals
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals
Another game here with a double digit spread. The Bengals are the pick to be a big time bounce back team this season.
The Bengals need Joe Burrow to be healthy, and stay healthy. This could be a Super Bowl contender with him.
New England will be under new leadership, and will be a work in progress all season.
Betting Patriots at Bengals Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati, OH
NFL Odds: Bengals -9
NFL Pick: Patriots
Houston Texans at Indianapolis Colts
A big time AFC South matchup to start the season. There are some ultra high expectations for CJ Stroud, the quarterback for Houston.
He will start his second year on the road at Indianapolis.
The Colts would love nothing more than to quiet the loud noises coming from the Houston camp.
Betting Texans vs Colts Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
NFL Odds: Texans -1.5
NFL Pick: Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars at Miami Dolphins
Could be one of the best games of Week 1. Jacksonville and Miami in a battle of Florida. The sunshine state will be awfully hot.
Tua and the Dolphins fizzled down the stretch, and Jacksonville still has the look of a playoff contender.
How fast can the Miami offense start this season?
Betting Jaguars vs Dolphins Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
NFL Pick: Jaguars
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Atlanta Falcons
A pair of teams that made moves for quarterbacks. Multiple quarterbacks. The Steelers grabbed Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.
The Falcons traded for Kirk Cousins, and drafted Michael Penix Jr.
Bettors are a little lost on this one, and seeking some clarity through the training camp time.
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
NFL Pick: Steelers
Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints
The Carolina Panthers were the worst team in the National Football League a season ago.
This is a big season for Bryce Young under center. Good start for the NFC South, as a pair of teams mix it up here.
The Saints enjoy being overlooked, with Atlanta as the divisional favorite.
Now, if they can use that as motivation to play good football.
Betting Panthers at Saints Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA
NFL Odds: Saints -5
NFL Pick: Panthers
Minnesota Vikings at New York Giants
In our NFL Week 1 preview, this could be the toilet bowl game of the week.
The Vikings and Giants are both projected to be at bottom of their divisions. One of them will likely win in this game.
Which of these two teams is going to start 1-0?
Betting Vikings vs Giants Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 1:00 PM | FOX
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
NFL Odds: Giants -1
NFL Pick: Vikings
Las Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles Chargers
Coach Harbaugh in the National Football League a season removed from winning the College Football playoff. This is going to be a new looked Chargers team, but we like the way they are forming the roster.
The Seattle Seahawks will be the first team to take on the Chargers in 2024.
This is the first of two meetings between these AFC West foes.
Betting Raiders vs Chargers Game
Early Afternoon Game | Week 1
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 4:05 PM | FOX
SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
NFL Odds: Chiefs -3
NFL Pick: Ravens
Denver Broncos vs Seattle Seahawks
The former Russell Wilson game. Seattle is going to look different with no Pete Carroll running down the sidelines.
This game could be low scoring, we would project it to be.
Late Afternoon Game | Week 1
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 4:05 PM | FOX
NFL Pick: Broncos
Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns
Not an easy Week 1 start for America’s Team. The Cowboys are once again inside a big time pressure cooker to be successful in the postseason this year.
They will start with a Cleveland team that is getting overlooked again.
The Browns season will come down to their quarterback play.
Betting Cowboys at Browns Game
Late Afternoon Game | Week 1
Cleveland Browns Stadium, Cleveland, OH
NFL Odds: Browns -1
NFL Pick: Cowboys
Washington Commanders at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Another candidate for the toilet bowl game of the week.
Good chance for Tampa Bay to get off to a quick start and win one at home here.
Betting Commanders vs Buccaneers Game
Late Afternoon Game | Week 1
NFL Pick: Commanders
Los Angeles Rams at Detroit Lions
What a great Sunday Night Football matchup. Jared Goff against Matthew Stafford. A swap at quarterback, and since the Rams winning the Super Bowl, the Lions continue to get better.
Last season, Detroit was a win away from the Super Bowl.
Detroit won their first game a season ago on the road, they will look to repeat that success, this time at home.
Betting Rams vs Lions Game
Sunday Night Football | Week 1
Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at 8:20 PM | FOX
GEH
NFL Odds: Lions -3.5
NFL Pick: Rams
New York Jets at San Francisco 49ers
Aaron Rodgers heads to the bay area. Will Rodgers play more than one drive this season?
Still not buying into the New York Jets hype machine.
Betting Jets at 49ers Game
Monday Night Football | Week 1
Monday, September 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM | FOX
NFL Pick: Ravens +3
Betting 2024 NFL Week 1 Games
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There you have it. That is our NFL Week 1 Betting Preview. We hope you enjoyed our look at these games, and are just as excited for the National Football League as we are. Good luck with all your NFL Betting.
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