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One other week of NFL motion is right here, which implies extra surprises are absolutely in retailer. The primary two weeks, in spite of everything, already gave us the Chargers slipping to 0-2, the Baker Mayfield-led Buccaneers leaping to 2-0 and unheralded gamers like Kyren Williams and Puka Nacua rising as dependable play-makers. How, then, are you able to you’ll want to wager on the appropriate groups in Week 3?
As we do each week, we have collected the entire greatest picks and playing content material from CBSSports.com and SportsLine and put them in a single place, so you will get picks in opposition to the unfold from our CBS Sports activities specialists in addition to extra function content material for every sport, together with performs from high SportsLine specialists and the SportsLine Projection Mannequin, greatest bets from our employees, survivor picks and extra. Prepared? Let’s leap in.
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Titans at Browns
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Browns -4.5, O/U 41
“Mike Vrabel as an underdog is a extremely good guess during the last a number of years and he is already 2-0 ATS as a canine this yr and 1-1 (almost 2-0) straight up in the identical spot. Cleveland’s protection is nice, however the Steelers had some explosive performs in opposition to them. The Titans will not danger it fairly as a lot and can possible feed Derrick Henry extra. He’ll be higher than Najee Harris. There’s additionally the shock issue of Nick Chubb right here — the Steelers did not run a single offensive play within the pink zone on Monday evening and gained the sport. That is fairly uncommon! Vrabel, in the meantime, believes he could make the playoffs and it is a prime spot to steal a win.”
That is CBS Sports activities senior author Will Brinson, shopping for Tennessee as a street underdog. Take a look at all his Week 3 picks right here.
Falcons at Lions
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Lions -5.5, O/U 45.5
SportsLine skilled Alex “PropStarz” Selesnick is all about figuring out sensible prop bets, going 42-28 on prop picks throughout the 2022 season. After combing by way of tons of of obtainable NFL participant props for Week 3, he is discovered his subsequent goal: Falcons working again Bijan Robinson, who’s helped propel Atlanta’s 2-0 begin and will go Over 69.5 yards (-115) in Detroit.
Take a look at of all of Selesnick’s high bets for this sport, plus different matchups in Week 3, right here at SportsLine.
Saints at Packers
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Packers -2.5, O/U 43
“My lean could be the Inexperienced Bay Packers. I might disagree with the Jordan Love sentiment; I used to be excessive on him coming into the yr, however I do not assume he appeared superb final week. However I believe he is gonna be higher. It was a stable day for them (in opposition to Atlanta) while you take into consideration accidents, lacking Aaron Jones and Christian Watson. Their protection could not cease the elite working sport of Atlanta, however New Orleans’ working backs are terrible with Jamaal Williams harm. It is gonna be on Derek Carr to engineer the offense and rating factors if Jordan Love will get these guys again and is ready to rating some factors. New Orleans remains to be taking too many brief area targets. I might love Inexperienced Bay on this spot if not for the accidents.”
That is SportsLine skilled R.J. White, who’s cautiously optimistic in regards to the Packers masking at house. Take heed to extra of his evaluation, plus different skilled perception, on the “Choose Six NFL Podcast” right here.
Broncos at Dolphins
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Dolphins -5.5, O/U 45.5
SportsLine skilled Larry Hartstein is aware of a factor or two about acing big-game bets, tying for 52nd out of just about 1,600 entries within the 2022 Westgate Las Vegas SuperContest, whereas additionally racking up a 40-28-1 document making weekly greatest bets because the begin of 2022. Now he is again with a assured guess on Denver’s effort to keep away from an 0-3 begin: “Getting on the street could possibly be the perfect factor for Sean Payton and Russell Wilson after coping with enormous expectations at house,” Hartstein informed SportsLine.
Catch his full breakdown of this key Week 3 matchup, plus different ATS bets, right here at SportsLine.
Chargers at Vikings
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Chargers -2, O/U 50.5
“By way of two weeks, the Chargers have given up extra passing yards than any crew within the NFL, and now, they should face the crew that has arguably the perfect large receiver within the league in Justin Jefferson. I am undecided what the NFL document is for receiving yards in a sport, however Jefferson would possibly get it in a single quarter in opposition to the Chargers. … This sport seems like a shootout ready to occur with the Vikings solely successful after the Chargers invent one other unimaginable option to lose. If the Chargers do lose this sport and drop to 0-3, Brandon Staley’s sizzling seat goes to be the identical temperature because the floor of the solar.”
That is CBS Sports activities NFL author John Breech, who’s siding with the house crew. Catch all his Week 3 bets right here.
Patriots at Jets
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Patriots -2, O/U 38
“I do know it is solely Week 3, but it surely does really feel like New England’s season hangs within the stability. They’re 0-2 for the primary time since 2001 and if they’ve any shot of enjoying significant video games in December, they’re going to have to get within the win column. Luckily for them, they get a Jets crew that does not have Aaron Rodgers beneath heart, however Zach Wilson. Invoice Belichick has had his means with the younger QB all through his profession, proudly owning an ideal 4-0 document in opposition to him, forcing Wilson into seven interceptions with a 50.6 passer ranking. New York’s protection will likely be a problem for Mac Jones and the Patriots offense, however they’re able to placing up factors (and will even get some from the protection). New England additionally has a 5-0 ATS document of their final 5 conferences in opposition to the Jets.”
CBS Sports activities NFL author and resident Patriots skilled Tyler Sullivan might not love New England as a contender, however he is assured on this crew handing the Jets their fifteenth straight loss on this rivalry. Take a look at all of Sullivan’s picks right here.
Payments at Commanders
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Payments -6, O/U 44.5
“The Commanders are 2-0 and coming off a powerful come-from-behind victory over the Broncos on the street. The Payments received again on observe final week in opposition to the Raiders, however it is a robust problem for Josh Allen and particularly his offensive line. Even so, I search for the Payments to go in and win a good one.”
CBS Sports activities senior columnist Pete Prisco foresees a detailed one right here, however he likes the AFC contender to return out on high. Take a look at all of Prisco’s ATS picks for the Week 3 slate right here.
Texans at Jaguars
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Jaguars -7.5, O/U 44.5
Texans rookie C.J. Stroud is successful over lots of those that tune into Houston’s rebuilding marketing campaign, and he’ll have an opportunity to earn his first NFL win in Jacksonville, the place the Jags are coming off a sluggish defeat to the Chiefs, wherein they repeatedly did not capitalize on red-zone probabilities. Is it time to guess in opposition to Trevor Lawrence and Co.? Not so quick, in line with R.J. White, who went 535-450-30 as SportsLine’s No. 1 NFL skilled from 2017-2022. “Houston might get again a security for this sport however will possible be down two corners in Derek Stingley and wonderful slot nook Tavierre Thomas,” he says. “I count on one other 30-point sport from the Jaguars offense right here, and I do not see Houston maintaining.”
R.J. has the Jaguars as one in every of his high contest picks for Week 3, and you could find all of his analysis at SportsLine right here.
Colts at Ravens
Time: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Ravens -8.5, O/U 44.5
The SportsLine simulation mannequin forecasts each NFL sport 10,000 occasions and is up greater than $7,000 for $100 gamers on top-rated NFL picks since its inception. It additionally enters Week 3 on a 164-117 run courting again to 2017. This week, we are able to reveal one a part of a five-team parlay guess: the mannequin says Lamar Jackson and the Ravens (-8) cowl at house with ease, successful in nearly 60% of simulations and making them one in every of its strongest Week 3 NFL picks. Take a look at the complete breakdown at SportsLine right here.
Panthers at Seahawks
Time: Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET (CBS), stream on Paramount+ (click here)
Open: Seahawks -4.5, O/U 42
“Our high teaser possibility final week within the Payments had no bother masking the complete unfold, however the remainder of the teaser board was a minefield. The perfect second legs have been the 49ers, saving all bettors from Sean McVay’s ineffective last-second area aim, or the Steelers, who gained outright. … This week, you may even see the Seahawks as -6 and assume that is a stable teaser possibility, however I would keep away from that quantity when constructing teasers. Even on the -120 value we stress you get for teasers, it’s a must to beat 54.5% chance to money, which implies every leg has to have roughly a 74% likelihood of hitting. That interprets to a couple of -285 on every leg, and should you evaluate that quantity to the Seahawks moneyline at -6, you will see you get a a lot better return in your funding by going that route, whereas the -285 value is extra what you will discover on -6.5 groups.”
SportsLine skilled R.J. White likes Seattle to cowl, however he is hesitant to crown them a high teaser possibility for Week 3. Take a look at his full ATS evaluation of this week’s motion over at SportsLine.
Bears at Chiefs
Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Chiefs -11.5, O/U 49.5
“Justin Fields and Co. might regroup and are available out combating, or issues might worsen beneath Matt Eberflus and Luke Getsy. I believe Sunday goes to be extra of a celebration for Chiefs followers as they welcome the returns of Travis Kelce and Chris Jones, who each missed the season opener. With regards to Fields, he undoubtedly has an inside clock difficulty and isn’t throwing to open large receivers. However on high of that, his offensive line hasn’t been constant and left sort out Braxton Jones simply received positioned on injured reserve. I believe the most important drawback, nevertheless, is how Fields is getting used. … (He) is not polished and positively has some work to do, however in my view, saying he is the drawback is a lazy take. Both means, I do not need to again the Bears proper now.”
CBS Sports activities NFL author Jordan Dajani is throughout Kansas Metropolis to deal with enterprise. Discover all his Week 3 bets right here.
Cowboys at Cardinals
Time: Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET (FOX), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Cowboys -10.5, O/U 42.5
Week 2 for Dallas noticed Tony Pollard and CeeDee Lamb emerge because the “alpha” again and move goal, respectively, in Mike McCarthy’s offense, in line with CBS Sports activities senior author Will Brinson. Which is precisely why SportsLine skilled Alex “PropStarz” Selesnick likes Lamb to go Over 69.5 yards in opposition to Arizona, which has been “a big move funnel” whereas touting an affordable run protection to begin 2023. Take a look at their full breakdown of this matchup on the “Choose Six NFL Podcast” right here.
Raiders at Steelers
Time: Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Steelers -1.5, O/U 43.5
CBS Sports activities Fantasy and playing editor R.J. White, who’s on a 107-80-6 run with ATS picks, additionally has a real pulse on the Steelers, going 55-28-4 in his final 87 picks involving Pittsburgh. Who does he like right here? He is nicely conscious Pittsburgh is No. 3 within the NFL with 9 sacks and No. 4 within the league with 18 quarterback hits. White additionally is aware of Las Vegas is the one crew within the NFL to not enable a sack up to now this season, shifting the chains on 44.4% of third-down probabilities. We are able to let you know he is leaning Over for this prime-time showdown, however you will have to go over to SportsLine for his full ATS decide right here.
Eagles at Buccaneers
Time: Monday, 7:15 p.m. ET (ABC), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Eagles -6.5, O/U 45.5
Micah Roberts has labored within the Las Vegas sportsbook business for 20-plus years, together with a 13-year run as Station Casinos’ e book director. He is additionally an skilled within the area of the Buccaneers, going 16-6-1 (+940) on his final 23 picks involving Tampa Bay. So the place is he going on this matchup, with Jalen Hurts and Co. coming off a protracted break however struggling to discover a regular offensive rhythm throughout their 2-0 begin? Is Baker Mayfield really price backing to assist the Bucs proceed their sizzling begin? You will wanna head over to SportsLine for Roberts’ full breakdown and ATS evaluation, right here.
Rams at Bengals
Time: Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET (ESPN), stream on fubo (try for free)
Open: Bengals -6.5, O/U 46.5
R.J. White, a SportsLine skilled and CBS playing editor, is 51-35-4 in his final 88 picks involving the Bengals, returning nearly $1,200 to bettors. Now he is received a deal with on Cincy’s prime-time date with the Rams, a rematch of the 2021 Tremendous Bowl. The Bengals are hoping that star quarterback Joe Burrow can get better from a calf damage in time to play. But when Jake Browning has to begin, Cincinnati nonetheless has weapons to assault. Then once more, L.A. has seen a number of children emerge as true play-makers for Matthew Stafford. We are able to let you know R.J. is leaning Over the full right here, however you could find his full ATS prediction at SportsLine right here.
