Wednesday marks the day we begin gathering crucial data for NFL Week 2 weather, and it appears multiple games stand out due to potential conditions for this upcoming Sunday.
Weather plays a pivotal role in NFL betting markets, so much so that we have a proprietary betting model centered around weather conditions to alert us when a game meets specific criteria.
Although it’s early, current forecasts for NFL weather Week 2 suggest two games could be influenced by rain and wind. Understanding how to bet these games is essential, and we have insights to share.
NFL Week 2 Weather
NFL Week 2 features some ugly games if we’re looking strictly at over/unders. Know how to make them even uglier? Wind, rain and gusts that could top out at over 20 mph.
Two games, in particular, promise to be even more challenging due to weather conditions.
These matchups include the Cleveland Browns versus the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Los Angeles Chargers against the Carolina Panthers — both at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday.
Browns vs. Jaguars Forecast for NFL Week 2
First, let’s examine the Browns-Jaguars matchup. The over/under is 41.5, a relatively low total factoring in the Browns defense and (lack of) offense.
In terms of weather, conditions near EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville are concerning. According to Accuweather, there’s an 88% chance of precipitation every day leading up to Sunday. On game day, forecasts show 12 mph winds and a 72% chance of rain, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph.
According to PRO Systems “High Winds” angle, wind becomes a significant factor in NFL over/unders beyond a certain threshold. Historical data shows that in games with winds ranging from 10-50 mph, 57% have gone under the total points. If these conditions persist, the Browns-Jaguars game aligns.
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Chargers vs. Panthers Forecast for NFL Week 2
According to Accuweather, there’s a 62% chance of rain on Sunday near Bank of America Stadium for Chargers vs. Panthers, and conditions are expected to be very breezy.
Forecasts indicate 14 mph winds with gusts reaching 23 mph. Unlike many other metrics, weather can be a wild card, making already ugly matchups even uglier. Considering the NFL weather Week 2 conditions, the Chargers-Panthers game is another match for our High Winds PRO System.
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