The only three games on the Week 9 NFL schedule are cross-conference matchups, including a rematch of Super Bowl 55. Chiefs vs. Buccaneers sees Tampa Bay win “The Big Game” in its own stadium, but Kansas City is an 8.5-point home favorite, according to Week 9 NFL odds. That game comes 24 hours after it was Colts vs. Vikings on Sunday Night Football, with Minnesota favored by 5.5 after the game opened as a pick'em.
The second AFC vs. NFC matchup is Sunday's Jaguars vs. Eagles (-7.5, 45.5). All three of these contests have at least a touchdown spread in the Week 9 NFL, and heavy favorites always attract a lot of interest in football betting. As we reach the midpoint of the season, which teams should you be picking in Week 9 NFL? All Week 9 NFL lines are listed below, and SportsLine's advanced computer model has all the NFL betting advice and NFL predictions you need to make the best Week 9 NFL picks now.
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Now, it has turned its attention to the latest Week 9 NFL odds and NFL betting lines and locked in betting selections for every NFL matchup. Go here to see each selection.
Top Week 9 NFL Predictions
We can tell you that one of the model's strongest Week 9 NFL picks is that the Bears (+1, 44.5) cover the spread more than the Cardinals. Fortune ran out in Week 8 against Chicago and on Sunday against Arizona as the Bears lost a Hail Mary in the last seconds, while the Cardinals won on a field goal in the last seconds. However, you shouldn't rely on luck when it comes to NFL picks and don't rely too much on the data, which favors the Bears. Chicago has the league's No. 4 scoring defense, having held 13 straight opponents to 21 or fewer, while Arizona ranks just 24th in scoring defense.
The Bears are averaging more points per game, and only four teams have a better turnover differential (+5) than Chicago. The Bears also have a tendency to bounce back after losses — even heartbreakers like Sunday — as they are 6-3-2 against the spread after a loss since the start of last year. While Arizona now has two wins in a row, it has been over three years since they have won three in a row. Chicago wins outright, according to the model, which says the Bears cover more than 60% of the time. Here's a look at which other teams to pick.
One of its Week 9 NFL predictions: The Seahawks (+1.5, 48.5) cover at home vs. the Rams in nearly 60% of simulations. Both teams have struggled against the spread recently, having covered only one of their last four matches. However, Los Angeles is in a class of its own when it comes to street fights. It is 0-3 against the spread in away games this season, making it the only team covered on the road in 2024. The Seahawks have also dominated this rivalry at home over the past two decades, winning 14 of their last 20 home games. Game vs. Rams.
Seattle has the league's No. 1 passing offense, while few have as much trouble defending through the air as Los Angeles. The Rams are in the bottom five in yards allowed per attempt, yards allowed per completion, defensive sacks and quarterback hits. The Rams' passing attack has undoubtedly been boosted by the returns of Cooper Kupp and Puka Nakua, but the run game is still lagging and ranks 30th in yards per carry. Seattle (-1) is projected to be covered with extra points, and the model also says the over (48.5) hits in more than 50% of simulations. Here's a look at which other teams to pick.
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The model also took a call on who wins and covers every other game on the Week 9 NFL schedule and revealed six teams that win at least 70% of the time, potentially giving you a Get paid big. You can get every pick for every game only at SportsLine.
So which NFL picks can you make with confidence, and which six must-see picks should you lock in now? Check out the latest NFL odds below, then visit SportsLine to see which teams will win and cover the spread, all from a proven computer model that has returned over $7,000, and find out.
Week 9 NFL Betting Odds, Lines, Spreads
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Thursday, October 31
Texans at Jets (-1.5, 42)
Sunday, November 3
Cowboys at Falcons (-2.5, 52)
Broncos at Ravens (-9.5, 45.5)
Dolphins at Bills (-6.5, 50)
Saints at Panthers (+7, 43.5)
Attackers in Bengal (-7.5, 46.5)
Chargers at Browns (+2, 42.5)
Commander of the Giants (+3.5, 43.5)
Patriots at Titans (-3.5, 38)
Bears at Cardinals (-1, 44.5)
Jaguars at Eagles (-7.5, 45.5)
Lions at Packers (+3.5, 48.5)
Rams at Seahawks (+1.5, 48.5)
Colts at Vikings (-5.5, 46.5)
Monday, November 4
Buccaneers at Chiefs (-8.5, 45.5)