We know for a fact two NFL games on Sunday hold a true impact to the betting markets: Cardinals vs. Bills and Cowboys vs. Browns. And we know just how to bet both.
We’ve already witnessed weather suspensions in the preseason, and the opener was delayed due to lightning. It’s a reminder weather can be an important factor in making betting decisions — that’s precisely why our PRO Systems are invaluable.
Both Cardinals vs. Bills and Cowboys vs. Browns have enough critical data in their weather forecasts for our backtested PRO Systems to roll out some picks to consider.
Using our NFL weather tab for every game, Cardinals vs. Bills weather is the most impactful Sunday of NFL Week 1. After the early window game ends, the Cowboys vs. Browns game is next in queue.
Check out a pair of weather picks for NFL Sunday in Week 1 that have historically been right more often than not as we approach the first big slate of the 2024 season.
Windiest NFL Games Sunday of Week 1: Impact, Over/Unders, Picks
Cardinals vs. Bills Forecast and Pick
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The season opener for Cardinals vs. Bills features a couple high-octane quarterbacks. For bettors, the game offers intriguing opportunities. The Bills are favored by 6.5 points, with an over/under of 47.5.
However, there’s one variable playing a key role at Highmark Stadium Sunday: Strong winds.
Our PRO Systems suggest value in betting the Cardinals vs. Bills under. Once winds reach certain levels, they significantly impact NFL over/unders.
Our “High Winds” PRO System demonstrates that 57% of games with wind speeds between 10 and 50 mph fall short of the total.
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Given the forecasted winds of 14-17 mph, Cardinals vs. Bills under 47.5 is a spot-on match.
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PRO System Pick: Under
Cowboys vs. Browns Forecast and Pick
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Shifting to the Cowboys vs. Browns, it’s another High Winds situation
The forecast reveals tamer winds than Cardinals-Bills, but 13-14 mph is enough to trigger our PRO System.
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PRO System Pick: Under
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