Our football staff is focused on eight of Sunday's biggest games for our NFL predictions in Week 8 on October 26.
First, we'll focus on Giants vs Eagles and Bears vs Ravens in the early window. Later in the afternoon, we have a trio of predictions for Buccaneers vs Saints, Titans vs Colts, and Cowboys vs Broncos. We also have picks for Dolphins vs Falcons, Browns vs Patriots, and more.
Let's dive into our expert NFL picks and best bets for the Week 8 Sunday slate.
NFL Predictions & Picks — Week 8
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Dolphins vs Falcons Spread Prediction
It takes a true sicko to put your hard-earned money on this version of the Dolphins, but here we are (again).
Miami has a slight rest advantage, and I think the Dolphins can take advantage of Atlanta's rather poor red zone defense.
The Falcons are allowing a touchdown on a league-worst 72.7% of opponent red zone trips.
The Dolphins have been rather efficient in the red zone, scoring a touchdown in 66.7% of their trips.
If the Dolphins can get there, I have no doubt that they will be able to convert and keep this game close.
Pick: Dolphins +7.5 (-110)
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Browns vs Patriots Over/Under Pick
The Browns are nearly the perfect under team, with an elite defense and a largely incompetent offense.
Even if they are successful on offense, it's on the ground and through short passing. So, the clock keeps on ticking.
The Patriots have been solid on offense, but they've played a cupcake schedule, with nothing like this Browns defense to date.
The Pats do have a strong defense themselves, especially against the run, where they have shut down every opposing run game thus far.
Pick: Under 40.5 (-110)
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49ers vs Texans Moneyline Prediction
By Brit Devine
I'm not exactly sure what the books are looking at to make this line, but it is very far off what I would have it.
Injuries look like they will hit the Texans hard, with star WR Nico Collins not practicing after a concussion on Monday night and Christian Kirk still not practicing after missing last week's game.
On a short turnaround after a Monday night game, it's going to be very hard for Collins to get cleared for this game.
Not only are there injuries, but Houston's play-calling on offense has left plenty to be desired, and with little talent on the field at the skill positions, I'm not really sure how the Texans will move the ball.
They will have to rely on stellar defense, which they have, but the 49ers can counter with two of the best skill position players in the league (CMC and George Kittle), and they also seem to be getting their WR room in better shape with the health of Jauan Jennings seemingly trending upward.
Add in a huge coaching advantage, and the wrong team is favored to win this game.
Pick: 49ers Moneyline (+115)
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Giants vs Eagles Spread Pick
Just a few weeks ago, Jaxson Dart and the Giants beat the Eagles 34-17.
Now, they face off in Philadelphia and the Giants are a touchdown underdog?
In their last matchup, the Giants were a stellar 11-for-16 on third down, 3-for-3 in the red zone, and they outgained the Eagles in total yards.
Cam Skattebo had a lot of success in this matchup, and I expect that to continue.
I am taking the Giants as the road divisional 'dog in this matchup.
Pick: Giants +7.5 (-115)
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Bears vs Ravens ATS Best Bet
By Bet Labs
The system titled "Small Bad Away 'Dogs" in the NFL captures how teams that were poor in the previous season but enter the new year as underdogs on the road often exceed expectations when the spread is modest.
Teams with few wins from the prior year are usually overlooked by both oddsmakers and bettors, yet these squads can show meaningful improvement with roster changes, draft additions, or coaching adjustments.
Being priced as small underdogs rather than large ones suggests the market already sees potential, but not enough to account for the motivational edge and element of surprise that these teams often bring.
In the regular season, when effort is high and opportunities to reset a narrative are strongest, this creates a profitable window where small underdogs with bad histories prove to be undervalued and capable of covering spreads consistently.
Pick: Bears +6.5 (-110)
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Buccaneers vs Saints Total Prediction
Both of these teams' defenses are efficient on late downs, both ranking in the top-half of the league in third and fourth down conversion rate allowed.
These offenses are also very poor at converting on late downs and in the red zone.
Both the Bucs and the Saints have a red zone conversion rate of 50% or lower, a 4th down conversion rate of 50% or lower, and a third down conversion rate of 40% or lower.
I will take the under in this divisional matchup.
Pick: Under 47 (-110)
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Titans vs Colts ATS Pick
By Bet Labs
The system titled "Great Condition Divisional Road 'Dogs" works on the belief that divisional underdogs traveling in good weather during the early and middle parts of the season carry hidden value.
In the NFL, division games are often tighter and more unpredictable because of the familiarity and rivalry factor, which narrows the talent gap.
When the visiting team is the 'dog in October and conditions are generally stable with limited wind, that usually allows both teams to execute their normal game plans without weather being a major factor.
In these spots, the public often overvalues the home side yet divisional familiarity and the motivational boost of playing a rival make the road 'dog more competitive than the line suggests.
Pick: Titans +14.5 (-110)
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Cowboys vs Broncos Spread Prediction
Dak Prescott continues to put on MVP performance after MVP performance.
When he is healthy, Dak is one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
Bo Nix, on the other hand, is experiencing a bit of a sophomore slump.
While the Broncos' record is impressive, Nix's PFF grade is 66.1, which is a rough mark for the second-year quarterback.
While the Cowboys' defense is lacking, I am confident that their offense is potent and explosive enough to keep them in games.
Dak's big-time throw rate (5.76%) is one of the highest in the league.
The Cowboys should be able to score enough points to keep this game close.
Pick: Cowboys +3.5 (-115)
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