NFL Opening Line Report For Week 8

October 26, 2011

NFL Opening Line Report For Week 8

NFL Opening Line Report For Week Eight

Week eight in the NFL is officially here and several teams are on byes. The first place any successful handicapper should start is looking at the NFL odds. The odds, public consensus and line moves, are a good indication of where to find value in the NFL.

Here is a look at some of the opening NFL lines for week eight along with movement and public consensus.

Check out the line report every week to get the edge on betting the NFL in week eight.

Minnesota Vikings vs. Carolina Panthers (-4)

In the battle of two rookie quarterbacks, the Minnesota Vikings and the Carolina Panthers do battle. Cam Newton has gained respect for his quick turnaround and the Odds makers have rewarded the team by making them four point favorites in this game. Despite the fact that over 60% is on the Panthers the line has dropped to 3.5 in most outlets.

New England Patriots (-3) vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Tom Brady and the New England Patriots invade Heinz field to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Patriots are surprisingly listed as three point favorites on the road. The Patriots have played well against the Steelers in the past, but passing on the Steelers as home dogs will be tough to do.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-3)

The Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night football. The Eagles desperate for a win opened as three point favorites in this battle that could affect the NFC East. The early betting public money is on the Cowboys after the convincing win over the Rams. The Eagles have been too inconsistent to be a safe bet, but it will be interesting to track the line move in this game.

Check out the line report every week to get the edge on betting the NFL in week eight.