NFL Week 4 Greatest Bets: Take the Bears, Cardinals to cowl

Jason McIntyre

Co-Host of THE HERD and FOX Sports activities Betting Analyst

Week 3 proved to be my week.�

Now, forward of Week 4 within the NFL, as at all times, we have now a ton of dwell motion to place our bucks behind. And I do not blame you for being overwhelmed deciding what to wager on.�

That is the place I are available.

Let’s examine if we will go 3-0 for the second week in a row.�

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Sunday, Sept. 29

Eagles @Buccaneers (1 p.m., FOX and the FOX Sports activities App)

Final week we struck gold with the Eagles, who dominated the Saints and, regardless of Nick Siranni’s finest efforts, acquired the duvet on the street. But it surely was a expensive win, as star deal with Lane Johnson was misplaced to a concussion, DeVonta Smith additionally left the sport attributable to a concussion, and A.J. Brown missed the sport attributable to a hamstring.�

Why that is actually essential is that subsequent week the Eagles have a bye. Would the Eagles actually attempt to rush again any of that trio with the potential for an additional week of relaxation?�

I’m on Tampa right here, anticipating the Eagles received’t rush again anybody as it is a marathon, not a dash. It’s much less a wager on Tampa right here, however extra a fade of the Eagles.

The Bucs appeared terrible final week, which was predictable off the win towards the Lions. Tampa has harm problems with its personal — begin with defensive linemen Calijah Kancey and Vita Vea — and there’s a world the place Saquon Barkley rushes for 150 yards and the Eagles steal a street win.�

However will they be capable to get margin, or is that this going to be a 13-12 Eagles win?�

It’s a revenge spot for Philly after the playoff humiliation. Additionally, control tropical storm Helene, which may create a windy, sloppy subject.

PICK: Buccaneers (+2.5) to lose by fewer than 2.5 factors, or win outright

Rams @Bears (1 p.m., FOX and the FOX Sports activities App)

The primary wager I made this week was on the Bears at -2, after which -2.5. It acquired to Bears -3 on Wednesday and hasn’t actually budged. At first look, how can Chicago be favored over the Rams? L.A. simply beat mighty San Francisco, and has an infinite coach and QB edge on this recreation. The Bears are final in yards per play within the NFL, and their solely win was a fortunate conquer Tennessee when Will Levis actually gave the sport away.�

This spot for the Rams jogs my memory of Week 2. Within the opener vs the Lions, the Rams emptied the tank and misplaced in extra time. They went to Arizona all banged up, and acquired pummeled 41-10. They emptied the tank towards the 49ers, rallying from down 10 with seven minutes left for an unbelievable victory.�

Oh, by the best way — the Rams have an enormous one subsequent week towards Sean McVay’s good good friend Matt LaFleur.

PICK: Bears (-3) to win by greater than 3 factors

Commanders @Cardinals (4:05 p.m., FOX and the FOX Sports activities App)

One small theme with this week’s picks: backing a crew off a loss towards a crew off a win. Arizona appeared improbable in a loss to Buffalo and it dropped 41 on the Rams. Then the Lions, who have been off a stunning dwelling loss to the Bucs, shut down Arizona’s offense. We all know Washington received’t be capable to try this, as its protection couldn’t decelerate Baker Mayfield, Daniel Jones or Joe Burrow.�

In a staggering stat, the Commanders have pressured simply two punts this season.

The query is whether or not Arizona can get sufficient stops to get margin and draw back for the duvet. Positive, the Cardinals held the Lions scoreless within the second half final Sunday, however Jayden Daniels is extra of a scrambling QB than Jared Goff, and we noticed how Arizona struggled to include Allen within the opener (6 rushes, 44 yards).

Arizona’s finest offense — which can be lacking Trey McBride attributable to a concussion — might be a heavy dose James Conner, and I anticipate an enormous recreation from Marvin Harrison, who is perhaps lined up reverse rookie Mike Sainristil, who’s off to a troublesome begin, grading out because the 86th cornerback out of 97. He’s given up 11 catches on 13 targets.�

PICK: Cardinals (-3) to win by greater than 3 factors

Jason McIntyre is a FOX Sports activities betting analyst who additionally writes in regards to the NFL and NBA Draft. Earlier than arriving at FOX, he created the web site The Huge Lead. Observe him on Twitter @JasonRMcIntyre.

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