With the Hall of Fame Game in the rearview mirror, the NFL preseason really gets going on Thursday night, starting with a Week 1 slate that features six games.
I am absolutely obsessed with the NFL preseason, which provides ample betting opportunities. Throughout the preseason, I will be previewing most games and providing, at the very least, some sort of pregame or in-game angle. I won't necessarily have a bet for every game, but you'll definitely know what I'm thinking and looking for in each contest in regards to quarterback depth, key positional battles, and more.
I will be locking in my actual NFL preseason bets on gameday so make sure to follow me in the Action App to see those picks right when I bet them.
Let's dive into my expert NFL preseason picks for the Thursday preseason slate. Make sure to keep tabs on this page, as I will likely be adding more previews as we get closer to game time.
NFL Preseason Picks, Previews — Thursday 8/13
| Game | Time (ET) | Prevew |
|---|---|---|
  | 7 p.m. | |
  | 7 p.m. | |
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Note: Analysis on the following games was written earlier this week. Anything can change at any given time so it is important to monitor news as it unfolds.
Lions vs Bengals
Zac Taylor (CIN)
ATS: 8-11
Under: 8-11
Dan Campbell (DET)
ATS: 6-9-1
Under: 6-10
When the Lions have the Ball
This is a game where I'm expecting two very different approaches.
