After a long wait, the NFL season has officially arrived, and we have an absolute cracker of a game to get us going.
The bets are flowing in on the Bills vs. Rams Thursday Night contest, and with the Bills entering the season as resounding Super Bowl favorites, it’s no wonder to seem them garner bettors’ respect in this opener.
Buffalo originally opened as a 1-point underdog when lines were first released, but we’ve seen 3.5-points of movement that now has the Bills as the road favorite.
Considering about three points are typically baked in for the home side, that means the Bills are getting a significant amount of respect from oddsmakers and bettors alike.
Buffalo has amassed 57% of the spread wagers and 68% of the money, and it has received an even higher ticket percentage. on the moneyline (62%), according to our PRO tools.
In terms of the total, it’s not surprising to see bettors targeting points in this game.
These are bound to be two of the most prolific offenses in the league once again, and they account for the highest total on the board for Week 1.
That’s not stopping money flowing in on the over, however, as 76% of the betting tickets and 68% of the money is on that side.
The total has held relatively firm since its opening number of 51.5.
Buffalo and Los Angeles will get the regular season going at 8:20 p.m. ET.