As Week 2 of the preseason rolls around, savvy bettors are taking a closer look at the NFL weather report to make their Saturday picks.
Wind, rain and other elements will have a significant impact on a bulk of Saturday’s preseason games. Weather can play a pivotal role, particularly in preseason games where backups and depth players see significant action, and timing can be easily disrupted.
While surveying PRO Report and the forecasts, we’ve noticed some smart bets rolling into our database. Two Saturday games with weather-related advantages for bettors are Bengals vs. Bears and Bills vs. Steelers.
Here’s a detailed look at how NFL weather is shaping several key matchups and which bets are gaining traction among sharp bettors.
NFL Weather Picks and Preseason Betting Impact
Bengals vs. Bears Pick Saturday Utilizing the Soldier Field Weather
Bettors are keying in on under 36.5 in the Bengals vs. Bears game.
Soldier Field is expected to host humid and windy conditions, with double-digit mph winds and a solid chance of rain during the game. The weather forecasts support the under as these elements could suppress scoring.
Additionally, Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams is making his home debut. While fans are eager to see what the young quarterback can do, adverse weather conditions could stymie explosive plays and make the under an even more attractive wager.
PRO Report Pick: Bears vs. Bengals Under 38.5
Bills vs. Steelers Weather: Big Money, Sharp Action, Experts Agree on the Value
Weather is so significant to NFL bets that we have a dedicated PRO System in our premium library focused solely on wind. Premium subscribers can utilize the 57%-winning system all regular — and post — season long.
Weather elements are extremely noteworthy in the preseason, where inclement weather can wreak havoc on players less accustomed to game-time adjustments.
This game geatures a decent chance of rain and moderate winds — factors that could easily influence the outcome.
According to PRO Report, Sharp Action and Big Money are heavily favoring the Steelers at -1.5. Pittsburgh’s garnering more money than tickets, and sorted by strength, the Steelers to cover is the top spread pick Saturday in PRO.
Our own NFL analyst, Dylan Wilkerson, also sees value in backing the Steelers on Saturday, which bolsters the strength of taking Pittsburgh.
PRO Report Pick: Steelers -1.5
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