The Patriots opened as huge favorites with a huge totals as Week 2 NFL lines were posted. But looking at their history against Arizona, it’s easy to understand why.
Chicago Bears Vs. Green Bay Packers: Betting Odds, Preview And Pick
Getty ImagesGreen Bay opened as 4-point favorites, but were quickly bet up to -7 at one shop (and it sits around -6 at most sportsbooks tracked by OddsShark.com). But as tempting as the point spread may be (and historically the Packers cover it against the Bears as their 7-2 ATS mark indicates), it’s the total that has attracted the most handicapping interest.
“Eight of the last nine meetings have played UNDER the total and the only exception was the Christmas Day game in 2011,” said Jack Randall, whose site provides the NFL odds to SBNation. “Still, a lot of the early totals wagering is on the OVER, according to our consensus data.”
Read Article >NFL Week 2 Opening Lines: Patriots Biggest Favorite
Getty ImagesThe betting public hammered the New England Patriots in Week 1 and it looks like they will do the same in Week 2 as they host the Arizona Cardinals.
The Pats, already the biggest Week 2 favorite as Vegas and online sportsbooks opened their lines Tuesday, saw early cash push them to -15.5 at one shop. A huge amount of the early totals wagering was on the OVER in this game.
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