NFL Week 5 Betting Preview
06 October 2022
Week 5 of the NFL season is set to begin on Thursday night, and there are plenty of big matchups throughout the weekend. Here is a quick look at each game and the Dunkel pick for each matchup.
Indianapolis Colts at Denver Broncos (-3.5)
Time: 8:15 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Indianapolis 127.521; Denver 128.388
Dunkel Line & Total: Denver by 1; 47
Vegas Line & Total: Denver by 3 ½; 44
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (+3 ½); Over
The Colts and Broncos are teams that could both use a win on Thursday Night Football, and that should lead to a close game. Denver will pick up a win, but taking the points is the way to go as the Colts keep it close.
Green Bay Packers -8.0 vs. New York Giants
Time: 9:30 am ET
Dunkel Ratings: NY Giants 129.042; Green Bay 134.102
Dunkel Line & Total: Green Bay by 5; 47
Vegas Line & Total: Green Bay by 8; 42
Dunkel Pick: NY Giants (+8); Over
The Packers and Giants fly across the pond to London for a showdown of 3-1 teams on Sunday. Green Bay is going to win this game, but taking the eight points is a must, as the Giants will keep things close.
Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars (-7.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Houston 121.374; Jacksonville 136.119
Dunkel Line & Total: Jacksonville by 15; 49
Vegas Line & Total: Jacksonville by 7; 44
Dunkel Pick: Jacksonville (-7); Over
Houston is the lone winless team remaining in the NFL, and they aren’t getting a win in Week 5. Take the Jaguars -7.0 as Jacksonville rolls to a double-digit win behind Trevor Lawrence.
Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills (-14.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Pittsburgh 123.979; Buffalo 145.638
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 21 ½; 51
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 14; 47
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-14); Over
The Pittsburgh Steelers are using a rookie quarterback in Buffalo in Week 5. That’s a pretty risky strategy, and it’s one that won’t work out as the Bills roll to win this game by three touchdowns or more.
Los Angeles Chargers -3.0 at Cleveland Browns
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: LA Chargers 132.718; Cleveland 123.901
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Chargers by 9; 43
Vegas Line & Total: LA Chargers by 3; 48
Dunkel Pick: LA Chargers (-3); Under
The Chargers got off to a slow start in 2022, but they have turned things around in a hurry. Look for Los Angeles to come away with a big win over the Browns, as Cleveland just can’t keep up on offense.
Chicago Bears at Minnesota Vikings (-7.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Chicago 120.346; Minnesota 136.114
Dunkel Line & Total: Minnesota by 16; 48
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 7; 44
Dunkel Pick: Minnesota (-7); Over
NFC North rivals meet up in Minnesota as the Vikings host the Chicago Bears. Chicago is a mess on offense right now, and that will allow the Vikings to roll to a big win as they win this game by double-digits.
Detroit Lions at New England Patriots (-3.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Detroit 122.579; New England 135.003
Dunkel Line & Total: New England by 12 ½; 42
Vegas Line & Total: New England by 3; 46
Dunkel Pick: New England (-3); Under
It’s been a rough start for both the Lions and Patriots in 2022, and this could be an interesting matchup in Week 5. Ultimately it will be the Patriots that take control of this game and win this game by double-digits.
Seattle Seahawks at New Orleans Saints (-6.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Seattle 129.946; New Orleans 125.929
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 4; 42
Vegas Line & Total: New Orleans by 6; 46
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+6); Under
The Seattle Seahawks have been a surprise this season, while the New Orleans Saints have been a disappointment. Those trends will continue in Week 5 as Seattle picks up an upset win on the road.
Miami Dolphins -3.5 at New York Jets
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Miami 131.272; NY Jets 130.306
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 1; 41
Vegas Line & Total: Miami by 3 ½; 44
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (+3 ½); Under
AFC East rivals meet up in Week 5 for what should be a great matchup. Miami is the better overall team, but they are also playing with a backup quarterback. The Jets have been a pleasant surprise, and taking the points is the way to go, but the Dolphins survive on the road.
Atlanta Falcons at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-8.5)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Atlanta 131.968; Tampa Bay 134.282
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 2 ½; 44
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 8 ½; 48
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+8 ½); Under
Tom Brady and the Buccaneers need a win in a big way, but the Falcons aren’t an easy team to play. The Bucs are going to get a win on Sunday, but you can’t pass up on the Falcons at +8.5 as they keep this one close.
Tennessee Titans -2.5 at Washington Commanders
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Tennessee 127.312; Washington 126.437
Dunkel Line & Total: Tennessee by 1; 39
Vegas Line & Total: Tennessee by 2 ½; 42
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+2 ½); Under
Tennessee has started to turn things around after a slow start, and they hope that continues in Washington in Week 5. The Commanders are a desperate team, and that will allow them to keep things close against the Titans. Tennessee picks up the win, but it’s only by a single point.
San Francisco 49ers -6.0 at Carolina Panthers
Time: 4:05 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 137.280; Carolina 122.615
Dunkel Line & Total: San Francisco by 15; 49
Vegas Line & Total: San Francisco by 6; 40
Dunkel Pick: San Francisco (-6); Over
The San Francisco 49ers have rallied after a season-opening loss, and they are big favorites in Carolina in Week 5. San Francisco is a big favorite for a reason, and they roll to a double-digit win over the Panthers.
Dallas Cowboys at Los Angeles Rams (-4.5)
Time: 4:25 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 137.369; LA Rams 134.095
Dunkel Line & Total: Dallas by 3 ½; 31
Vegas Line & Total: LA Rams by 4 ½; 46
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+4 ½); Under
The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the biggest surprises this season as Cooper Rush continues to play well at quarterback. Look for another upset win for Dallas as they go on the road and upset the Rams.
Philadelphia Eagles -5.0 at Arizona Cardinals
Time: 4:25 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Philadelphia 135.560; Arizona 134.288
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1 ½; 43
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 5; 50
Dunkel Pick: Arizona (+5); Under
A pair of high-scoring teams meet up in Arizona as the Eagles take on the Cardinals. Philadelphia will move to 5-0 with another win, but you have to take the five points and bet on the Cardinals in this one.
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-3.0)
Time: 8:20 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 131.870; Baltimore 143.053
Dunkel Line & Total: Baltimore by 11; 53
Vegas Line & Total: Baltimore by 3; 48
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-3); Over
Sunday Night Football features a pair of AFC North teams ready to do battle. Cincinnati just won’t be able to keep up in this game, as the Ravens will roll to a double-digit win.
Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs (-7.0)
Time: 8:15 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Las Vegas 129.855; Kansas City 141.386
Dunkel Line & Total: Kansas City by 11 ½; 59
Vegas Line & Total: Kansas City by 7; 51
Dunkel Pick: Kansas City (-7); Over
It’s been a rough start to the 2022 season for the Raiders, and things won’t get any easier in this game. Kansas City is clicking on all cylinders, and they will pick up a blowout win in this game.
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