NFL Week 7 Preview: Matchups, Betting Odds, and Key Predictions

Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season promises high-intensity matchups, crucial for both teams fighting for playoff positioning and bettors looking for valuable lines. Here’s a breakdown of the top games to watch, betting odds, and predictions for this week.


Highlighted Matchups:

  1. Buffalo Bills (-9.5) vs. Tennessee Titans
    The Bills are heavy favorites in this matchup, coming off a strong performance. Tennessee has struggled to generate offense, with rookie QB Will Levis showing inconsistency. Expect the Bills to dominate on both sides of the ball. Prediction: Bills 29, Titans 16.
    Betting Line: Bills -9.5, O/U 41FOX SportsCovers.com.
  2. Cincinnati Bengals (-4.5) vs. Cleveland Browns
    An AFC North rivalry, with the Bengals slightly favored despite an up-and-down season. Cleveland’s offense continues to struggle, and with Deshaun Watson’s inconsistent play, Cincinnati looks poised to secure a victory. Prediction: Bengals 26, Browns 19.
    Betting Line: Bengals -4.5, O/U 43FOX SportsThe Lines.
  3. Philadelphia Eagles (-3.5) vs. New York Giants
    The Eagles are favored in this NFC East showdown. New York’s defense will need to step up to slow down Jalen Hurts and the Eagles’ potent offense, especially with A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith back in form. Prediction: Eagles 23, Giants 17.
    Betting Line: Eagles -3.5, O/U 43.5Sportsbook ReviewCovers.com.
  4. Minnesota Vikings (-1.5) vs. Detroit Lions
    A key NFC North battle with the Vikings as slight favorites. Detroit’s offense has been explosive, but Minnesota’s consistency and home-field advantage make them the team to beat. Prediction: Vikings 28, Lions 17.
    Betting Line: Vikings -1.5, O/U 50.5FOX SportsThe Lines.

Other Key Games:

  • New England Patriots (+5.5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
    • The Jaguars are favored against a young Patriots team still finding their footing. Jacksonville looks to bounce back from a tough Week 6 loss.
      Betting Line: Jaguars -5.5, O/U 43Covers.com.
  • Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Monday Night Football)
    • Lamar Jackson leads the Ravens as 3.5-point favorites against a Buccaneers team that’s struggled to find consistency.
      Betting Line: Ravens -3.5, O/U 49.5Sportsbook Review.

Betting Insights:

Look for close matchups like Eagles vs. Giants and Bengals vs. Browns where slight line movements could impact late betting decisions. Keep an eye on injury reports, especially for key players in games like Vikings vs. Lions and Ravens vs. Buccaneers

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Pickswise.

For up-to-date odds and betting insights, check major sportsbooks like DraftKings, FanDuel, and BetMGM.

Home TeamAway TeamDateFavoriteSpreadOdds
NEW ORLEANS SAINTSDENVER BRONCOS2024-10-18DENVER BRONCOS-3.01.98
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARSNEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS2024-10-20JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS-5.51.91
ATLANTA FALCONSSEATTLE SEAHAWKS2024-10-20ATLANTA FALCONS-3.01.95
BUFFALO BILLSTENNESSEE TITANS2024-10-20BUFFALO BILLS-9.01.91
CLEVELAND BROWNSCINCINNATI BENGALS2024-10-20CINCINNATI BENGALS-6.01.93
MINNESOTA VIKINGSDETROIT LIONS2024-10-20MINNESOTA VIKINGS-1.51.89
GREEN BAY PACKERSHOUSTON TEXANS2024-10-20GREEN BAY PACKERS-3.01.98
INDIANAPOLIS COLTSMIAMI DOLPHINS2024-10-20INDIANAPOLIS COLTS-3.01.93
NEW YORK GIANTSPHILADELPHIA EAGLES2024-10-20PHILADELPHIA EAGLES-3.01.85
WASHINGTON COMMANDERSCAROLINA PANTHERS2024-10-20WASHINGTON COMMANDERS-8.01.89
LOS ANGELES RAMSLAS VEGAS RAIDERS2024-10-20LOS ANGELES RAMS-6.51.89
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERSKANSAS CITY CHIEFS2024-10-20SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS-1.51.91
PITTSBURGH STEELERSNEW YORK JETS2024-10-21NEW YORK JETS-1.51.91
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERSBALTIMORE RAVENS2024-10-22BALTIMORE RAVENS-3.51.91
ARIZONA CARDINALSLOS ANGELES CHARGERS2024-10-22LOS ANGELES CHARGERS-2.51.91