NFL Office Pool Picks Week 8 - ATS Predictions for Every Game!
There is no greater feeling than winning a season-long NFL against-the-spread office pool. It won’t be one bad beat or a lucky pick that decides your season, but rather consistently beating the oddsmakers with spread picks. Doc’s Sports will be providing against-the-spread picks for all 272 regular-season games this season. Last week, we went 7-8 against the spread in a slate that was dominated by favorites. The closing favorites went 13-2 straight up and 11-4 against the spread, with the Chargers (-1.5) and Steelers (-5.5) being the only outright losses. There are six teams on bye this week, meaning each pick is worth that much more if there are also weekly prizes to be won. Thirteen matchups on tap, so let’s dive right into your against-the-spread picks for Week 8.
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Los Angeles Chargers (-3.5) Over Minnesota Vikings
I don’t like that this spread is favoring the Chargers by a key number, but we will still lay the points with the home team. Justin Herbert has looked great in the pocket, while the Minnesota defense struggles against accurate quarterbacks. On the other side of the ball, Carson Wentz has been acceptable this year, but nothing special for the Vikings. Minnesota’s losses have come against good teams while they beat up on bottom feeders, and I am confident the Chargers are in the first category. Chargers 28, Vikings 20
Carolina Panthers (+7.5) Over Buffalo Bills
This is a great chance for the Bills to snap their two-game losing skid, but covering a thick spread on the road is a different story. Andy Dalton is a serviceable backup for the Panthers, who have found most of their success on the ground and on defense. If Allen has a bad game, the Bills don’t have enough difference makers on their roster to make up for it. Even if Allen plays perfect football, covering this big line against a team on a three-game winning streak is a tall task. The Bills will probably pick up the win, but it won’t be by more than a touchdown. Bills 24, Panthers 21
New York Jets (+6.5) Over Cincinnati Bengals
This is a very ugly game, but we have no choice but to take the points with the Jets. The New York offense is a complete disaster, but their defense has shown signs of life in recent weeks. They allowed just 13 points in back-to-back games, and it is not as if Joe Flacco can be counted on for 30+ points. The Bengals have offensive line issues of their own and are truly dreadful on defense. Whether it is Justin Fields, Tyrod Taylor, or someone else at signal caller for the Jets, they will find success in Cincinnati. Again, the Bengals probably have enough quality to still win, but covering the spread is a different story. Bengals 17, Jets 13
Chicago Bears (+6.5) Over Baltimore Ravens
Lamar Jackson is expected to play in this one, but that doesn’t mean the Ravens will suddenly make it look easy against the surging Bears. The Baltimore defense is still dreadful, and covering this spread will not be possible if they can’t get stops. Chicago has looked consistent on both sides of the ball over the last month, especially when Caleb Williams has time in the pocket. Chicago will be able to match Jackson’s efficiency on offense, and there is always the slight chance he doesn’t play due to an injury setback. Either way, the Bears have won four straight, including wins against the Commanders and Cowboys. The Ravens are 1-5 for many reasons other than Jackson’s injury, and this is a game the Bears could win outright. Bears 30, Ravens 28
New England Patriots (-7) Over Cleveland Browns
The Browns beat up on a helpless Miami side last week, but that doesn’t mean they will keep things close against the high-flying Patriots. Drake Maye is looking fantastic in the pocket, and the Browns don’t have the defense needed to disrupt his offensive rhythm. This one appears to be pretty straightforward, as the Patriots are leading their division while the Browns are solely focused on quarterback development. Patriots 34, Browns 10
San Francisco 49ers (+1.5) Over Houston Texans
The 49ers haven’t looked perfect this season, but they keep finding ways to win games. Meanwhile, the Texans' offensive line issues get CJ Stroud on his back time and time again, and the 49ers' strong pass rush will make an instant impact. Even with the 2-4 Texans at home, it is a bit surprising to see them as favorites against the 5-2 49ers. We will take the point against the spread, but this is a game where the 49ers will win outright more often than not. 49ers 23, Texans 13
Atlanta Falcons (-7.5) Over Miami Dolphins
The Falcons are coming off a tough loss to the 49ers on Sunday Night Football, but that pales in comparison to the dumpster fire in Miami right now. Mike McDaniel is on the brink of being fired, and the Falcons' punishing style of play will not make it easy for him to save his job. Tua Tagovailoa has been dreadful, and the Dolphins have the league’s worst run defense. The Falcons will run right over the Dolphins, and while a backdoor cover is concerning, Tagovailoa cannot be trusted to lead a sustained drive down the field. Falcons 27, Dolphins 10
New York Giants (+7.5) Over Philadelphia Eagles
The Giants pulled off one of the upsets of the season when these two teams met two weeks ago, and it will be competitive in Philadelphia this weekend, too. Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have transformed this offense, and New York was minutes away from another upset against the Broncos last weekend. There are massive locker room issues in Philadelphia right now, and expecting a dominant showing is too much to ask. The Eagles level up the season series 1-1, but the Giants cover the spread. Eagles 24, Giants 20
New Orleans Saints (+4.5) Over Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Taking home underdogs in divisional matchups is a great strategy, and while this may look like an ugly pick, we will take the points with the Saints. Tampa Bay’s offense has been great despite injuries to their receivers, but they haven’t been running away on the scoreboard. Four of their five wins have been by three points or less, and this will be another close one in New Orleans. Spencer Rattler hasn’t been great, but he has still been average, which will be enough to get the cover. Buccaneers 28, Saints 25
Tennessee Titans (+14.5) Over Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have been a freight train this season, and will be able to easily beat Tennessee in Week 8. However, this is a massive spread, and the Titans will be fighting tooth and nail for every yard in a divisional matchup. It is hard to justify taking the Titans regardless of the spread, but this is more of a fade on a red-hot Colts offense. They are due for a bit of regression, and a three-score victory is too much to ask. Colts 26, Titans 17
Dallas Cowboys (+3.5) Over Denver Broncos
The Cowboys' offense is truly unstoppable, and I simply don’t trust Bo Nix to pile on the points in all four quarters this weekend. The miraculous comeback from the Broncos last week will fill them with confidence, but that kind of play won’t work against the Dallas offense. Dak Prescott now has his full complement of receivers back, and their defense will just need a few stops to allow the offense to do their job. Dallas will pull off the minor upset and cover the spread with ease. Cowboys 38, Broncos 30
Pittsburgh Steelers (+3) Over Green Bay Packers
The Steelers have been competitive in every game this season, and taking them as a home underdog by a key number is the way to go. Green Bay has been far too inconsistent to lay points with them on the road against a competent Steelers side. Pittsburgh has a steadily improving offense that will transform them into true contenders if their defense can bounce back to its dominant self. This one will go down to the final possession, and even a short spread like this one could come into play. Steelers 28, Packers 27
Washington Commanders (+10.5) Over Kansas City Chiefs
Washington has been one of the most disappointing teams this season, but this spread is still too wide. Terry McLaurin is expected back for the Commanders, which will give their offense a massive boost. Jayden Daniels is still questionable, but even if he doesn’t play, Marcus Mariota can keep this game close. This won’t be the back-and-forth showing we thought it might be when the schedule was released, but it will still be a closer game than many expect. Chiefs 30, Commanders 23
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