NFL Week 8 features several high-profile matchups, including the Bills hosting the Ravens and the Lions visiting the unbeaten Vikings. Veteran NFL expert Mike Tierney has released his best parlay betting picks for the week, separating them into a favorites parlay and an underdogs parlay.
Favorites Parlay
Jaguars money line vs. Colts: Jacksonville returns home after a two-game stint in London and a bye week, facing an Indianapolis team that has traded away defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and guard Quenton Nelson. The Colts are starting quarterback Daniel Jones, who has thrown four touchdowns and seven interceptions in seven games, while the Jaguars are eyeing a playoff push.
Bills money line vs. Ravens: Buffalo has won its last 11 games coming off a bye week. Quarterback Josh Allen has won four of six meetings against Lamar Jackson, who may be limited by an ankle injury. The Bills' offense averages 32.8 points per game and could outscore a Ravens team that has struggled coming off injury breaks.
Lions money line vs. Vikings: Minnesota remains the league's last unbeaten team but has scored only ten touchdowns in six games, relying heavily on a blitz-heavy defense. Detroit quarterback Jared Goff has completed 70 percent of his passes against the blitz, presenting a favorable matchup for the Lions.
Underdogs Parlay
Falcons money line vs. Buccaneers: Both quarterbacks are returning from injury. Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. has thrown three touchdowns with no interceptions in his last two games, while Tampa Bay's Baker Mayfield attempted only 11 passes in his return, suggesting his hand injury remains an issue. The Buccaneers have failed to cover the spread in all four home games this season.
Raiders money line vs. Jets: Las Vegas ranks eighth in scoring at 26.1 points per game, while New York ranks 27th at 19.6. The Raiders opened the season with two road wins and are healthier than a Jets team dealing with a loss to the league's worst squad. Head coach Aaron Glenn's job security may also be a factor.
Bears money line vs. Seahawks: Seattle may suffer a letdown after an emotional win over the Chiefs. Chicago's offense under quarterback Caleb Williams has shown flashes, and the defense ranks eighth in yards allowed. The Bears acquired pass rusher Jeffrey Simmons in a trade, potentially complicating life for Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold.
Tierney, whose work has appeared in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls. Over the past four seasons, he holds a 320-271-16 record, returning $1,867 to $100 players, including a 130-101 against-the-spread mark (56.3 percent) over the last two seasons.
