Analyst Dajani Dimes enters NFL Week 8 with a 16-18-1 record on top-five picks against the spread and an overall 51-54-2 ATS mark, while holding a 62-44-1 straight-up record. The week features several high-profile matchups, including the undefeated Minnesota Vikings visiting the Detroit Lions as three-point underdogs.
Vikings at Lions (-3)
The Lions, ranked second in total offense (397.3 yards per game) and scoring offense (30.7 points per game), are favored to hand the Vikings their first loss. Projected score: Lions 24-20.
Titans at Bengals (-11.5)
Cincinnati's dynamic receiving duo of Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase combined for 210 yards and two touchdowns in Week 7, while Tennessee averages just 157.4 passing yards per game. Projected score: Bengals 30-13.
Colts at Jaguars (-10)
Jacksonville is 10-1 straight-up and ATS in its last 11 home games and 18-3-1 ATS in its last 22 meetings with Indianapolis. Projected score: Jaguars 30-16.
Falcons at Buccaneers (-2.5)
Atlanta has won two road games by 20+ points as an underdog and is 4-0 ATS in its last four road games against Tampa Bay. Projected score: Falcons 26-24.
Eagles at Commanders (-6)
Philadelphia has lost five straight, averaging the fewest total yards (239.0) and points (15.8) during a five-game skid since 1976 and 1998 respectively. Washington, coming off a bye, is backed to cover. Projected score: Commanders 27-17.
Other Week 8 picks
Packers (-3.5) over Panthers; Ravens (+3) 30-28 over Bills; Steelers (-3.5) 26-21 over Browns; Cowboys 25-22 over Cardinals (+7); Raiders (+1.5) 28-23 over Jets; Rams (-6.5) 30-14 over Chargers; Patriots 28-26 over Dolphins (+7); Broncos (+1.5) 20-16 over Chiefs; Seahawks 24-23 over Bears (+3).
