There’s nothing wrong with betting NFL preseason. In fact, we’re taking advantage of the softer market with preseason NFL picks from PRO all month, before we settle into our regular-season routine.
Following the Hall of Fame Game last week, Thursday opens up NFL preseason Week 1 odds. PRO Report, meanwhile, helps paint a picture of how sharp NFL bettors and top experts are picking the matchups, as well as how prior betting trends correlate to these games.
And there’s a ton of market-moving action ahead of the August 7 football slate.
Below, we’ll take a look at picks for every game Thursday: Colts vs. Ravens, Bengals vs. Eagles and Raiders vs. Seahawks. With the help from PRO Report and Bet Labs, all three selections feature sharp money, top experts, or Action PRO trends endorsing spread or over/under predictions.
NFL Preseason Odds: Thursday Picks Sharps are Betting, Trends Support
Colts vs. Ravens (+6)
Bengals vs. Eagles (+5.5)
Raiders vs. Seahawks (+5)
Using Bet Labs’ sharp betting insights and PRO Systems’ backtested trends, we see clear value in backing the road teams in the first half for the Colts at Ravens and Bengals at Eagles matchups.
In NFL preseason action, first-half road favorites laying 4.5 or more against the spread often reflect more precise evaluations of team strength and planned rotations from the market. There aren’t any travel drawbacks, allowing visiting teams to execute effectively early on. This system capitalizes on these dynamics, isolating first-half road favorites to avoid late-game variability, resulting in a profitable edge with a current 57% cash rate.
The Colts in particular are attracting heavy action full-game in Bet Labs. Indianapolis has been steamed multiple times, mainly around key numbers, making first-half betting potentially more advantageous.
Joe Burrow and the Bengal starters, meanwhile, are getting several series in the preseason opener, according to head coach Zac Taylor.
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PRO Pick: Colts to Cover 1H
PRO Pick: Bengals to Cover 1H
Additionally, for Raiders vs. Seahawks, Bet Labs detected a large wager on over 35.5 points, triggering a steam move around the market.
PRO Report reveals several sharp moves on the over, as Raiders coach Pete Carroll faces his former team.
PRO Pick: Seahawks vs. Raiders Over
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