NFL Week 8 score predictions are drawing attention as bettors and analysts examine historical trends and injury reports for the 14-game slate.
SportsLine expert Eric Cohen, who finished the 2025-26 season with a 188-96-1 straight-up record (66%) and is 59-47-1 (56%) on his 2026 picks, has released his exact score predictions for every matchup.
Among the notable lines, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 3.5-point home favorites against the Cleveland Browns, while the Dallas Cowboys are favored by 7 points over the Arizona Cardinals. The Buffalo Bills are 3-point favorites against the Baltimore Ravens, the Detroit Lions are favored by 3.5 over the Minnesota Vikings, and the Washington Commanders are 6-point underdogs versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
Key Matchup: Bills vs Ravens
Cohen recommends backing the Bills (-3, 54.5) to defeat the Ravens, with the over also hitting. Lamar Jackson (ankle) is expected to return, but history shows he averages just 11.5 rushing yards and 2.6 yards per carry in his first game back from in-season injuries. That makes it easier to contain Derrick Henry as the sole rushing threat, while Buffalo ranks second in rushing offense and has won three straight home games against Baltimore with an average margin of 5.7 points.
Cohen predicts a 31-25 Bills victory, citing Baltimore's back-to-back blown halftime leads of 10+ points against Cleveland and Cincinnati, while Buffalo enters off a bye week following road wins over the Rams and Raiders. The Bills have won four of the last five meetings, including two playoff games.
Underdog Picks
Cohen has also identified three games where the underdog wins outright, a key factor for profitable Week 8 picks. His full slate of exact score predictions is available on SportsLine.
