1. Los Angeles Chargers (+3.5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (O/U 46.5)
Our proprietary NFL Power Ratings have the Chiefs as only 2.75 points better than the Chargers on a neutral site (which this game is). So that already makes the Chargers super appealing in this spot catching not only the key number of 3 but also the hook! Furthermore, we have a significant spot downgrade on the Chiefs in this situation because the Super Bowl Loser often underperforms early in the following season.
Selection: Chargers +3.5 (-115) to Win 2 units.
2. Baltimore Ravens (+1.5) vs. Buffalo Bills (O/U 52.5)
Our model has the Ravens as slight favorites in this game and we really like the spot for them as well which gets us over the top here for a play. The Ravens have had the bad taste of their playoff loss to the Bills in their mouth all off-season long and we think that gives them a big motivational edge here- we believe they’re better than a coin flip to win this Sunday Night Football opener in Buffalo.
Selection: Ravens ML (+100) to Win 1 unit.