SportsLine NFL expert Mike Tierney has released his Week 8 parlay picks, offering one parlay of favorites and another of underdogs for the upcoming slate of games.
Favorites Parlay
Tierney's favorites parlay includes the Jacksonville Jaguars on the money line against the Indianapolis Colts, the Buffalo Bills on the money line against the Baltimore Ravens, and the Detroit Lions on the money line against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Jaguars return home after a two-game stint in London and a bye week, facing a Colts team that traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson this week. Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown four touchdowns and seven interceptions in seven games.
The Bills have won their last 11 games following a bye week. Quarterback Josh Allen has won four of six matchups against Lamar Jackson, who may be limited by an ankle injury. Buffalo's offense averages 32.8 points per game.
The Lions face the last unbeaten team in the NFC, the Vikings. Minnesota has scored only ten touchdowns in six games and relies heavily on a blitz-heavy defense. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff completes 70% of his passes when blitzed.
Underdogs Parlay
Tierney's underdogs parlay features the Atlanta Falcons on the money line against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Las Vegas Raiders on the money line against the New York Jets, and the Chicago Bears on the money line against the Seattle Seahawks.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has thrown three touchdowns with no interceptions in his last two games. Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield attempted only 11 passes in his return from injury, suggesting his hand issue persists. Tampa Bay has failed to cover in four home games this season.
The Raiders rank eighth in scoring at 26.1 points per game, while the Jets rank 27th at 19.6. Las Vegas opened the season with two road wins and has lost four straight to playoff-caliber teams. The Raiders are healthier and not dealing with a loss to the league's worst team, unlike the Jets who fell to Miami.
The Seahawks may suffer a letdown after an emotional win over the Chiefs. Chicago's offense under Caleb Williams has shown flashes, and the defense ranks eighth in yards allowed. The Bears acquired pass rusher Jeffrey Simmons from Tennessee, while the Seahawks added guard Quenton Nelson from Indianapolis.
Tierney is a veteran sportswriter with work in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, and has covered seven Super Bowls. He holds a 320-271-16 record over the past four NFL seasons, returning $1,867 per $100 wagered, including a 130-101 against-the-spread mark (56.3%) over the last two seasons.
