NFL Week 6 Betting Preview
13 October 2022
Now that we have reached Week 6 of the NFL season, teams start to have their byes. There are four teams sitting out this week, but that still means that you will find 14 games on the schedule.
It’s been an unpredictable season so far in the NFL, but this could be the week where things start to balance out. Here is a look at the 14 Week 6 games, as well as the Dunkel predictions for each.
Washington Commanders vs. Chicago Bears (-1.0)
Time: 8:15 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Washington 125.716; Chicago 124.141
Dunkel Line & Total: Washington by 2; 34
Vegas Line & Total: Chicago by 1; 38
Dunkel Pick: Washington (+1); Under
A pair of bad teams meet up on Thursday Night Football, and points will be hard to come by in this one. The Bears are slight favorites, but it will be Carson Wentz as the Commanders that pick up a win to begin Week 6 of the season.
San Francisco 49ers -5.5 vs. Atlanta Falcons
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: San Francisco 132.977; Atlanta 134.854
Dunkel Line & Total: Atlanta by 2; 30
Vegas Line & Total: San Francisco by 5 ½; 43
Dunkel Pick: Atlanta (+5 ½); Under
Atlanta has been a pleasant surprise this season, and the Falcons are going to have another big game in this one. San Francisco has to make the long trip to Atlanta, and it will be the Falcons that pull off the upset in this one.
New England Patriots vs. Cleveland Browns (-3.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: New England 126.499; Cleveland 135.992
Dunkel Line & Total: Cleveland by 9 ½; 51
Vegas Line & Total: Cleveland by 3; 42
Dunkel Pick: Cleveland (-3); Over
The Patriots and Browns are both 2-3 this season, and each team is desperate for a win. This game is going to feature a ton of defense, but the Browns will eventually pull away and pick up a win by double digits.
New York Jets vs. Green Bay Packers (-7.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: NY Jets 131.301; Green Bay 132.497
Dunkel Line & Total: Green Bay by 1; 41
Vegas Line & Total: Green Bay by 7; 46
Dunkel Pick: NY Jets (+7); Under
The Jets continue to impress this season, but they have a tough matchup in Green Bay. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers need a win in Week 6, and they will find a way to get it done. This game will be close, though, and taking the seven points is the way to go.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Indianapolis Colts (-2.0)
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Jacksonville 125.631; Indianapolis 133.197
Dunkel Line & Total: Indianapolis by 7 ½; 47
Vegas Line & Total: Indianapolis by 2; 42
Dunkel Pick: Indianapolis (-2); Over
The AFC South Division has been a mess all season long, but two of the leaders will meet up in Indianapolis. At some point, the Colts are going to turn things around, and it’s going to start this week as they roll to a big win over the Jaguars.
Minnesota Vikings -3.0 at Miami Dolphins
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Minnesota 130.319; Miami 132.277
Dunkel Line & Total: Miami by 2; 40
Vegas Line & Total: Minnesota by 3; 46
Dunkel Pick: Miami (+3); Under
The 4-1 Vikings take on the 3-2 Dolphins in what should be an interesting matchup in Week 6. Minnesota wants to score, but they will have a tough time against Miami. The Dolphins are going to pick up a win in this game to move to 4-2 on the year.
Cincinnati Bengals -1.5 vs. New Orleans Saints
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Cincinnati 131.800; New Orleans 134.933
Dunkel Line & Total: New Orleans by 3; 37
Vegas Line & Total: Cincinnati by 1 ½; 44
Dunkel Pick: New Orleans (+1 ½); Under
The Bengals are just 2-3 on the year, and they have been a major disappointment. The Saints are lucky to be at 2-3, but they have a defense that can keep them in any game. New Orleans is going to use home field advantage to pick up a win and stun the Bengals in Week 6.
Baltimore Ravens -4.5 vs. New York Giants
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Baltimore 138.123; NY Giants 129.647
Dunkel Line & Total: Baltimore by 8 ½; 48
Vegas Line & Total: Baltimore by 4 ½; 44
Dunkel Pick: Baltimore (-4 ½); Over
The Giants are the biggest surprise in the NFL this season, as they are 4-1 through five games. New York is taking on a very good Ravens team in Week 6, and this is where things might unravel for the Giants. Baltimore is a road favorite for a reason, and they roll to a win in this game.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers -8.0 vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Time: 1:00 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Tampa Bay 136.396; Pittsburgh 121.619
Dunkel Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 15; 49
Vegas Line & Total: Tampa Bay by 8; 44
Dunkel Pick: Tampa Bay (-8); Over
All of a sudden, it looks as if the Steelers might be the worst team in the NFL. Pittsburgh will try to slow down Tampa Bay in this game, but it’s just not going to happen as the Buccaneers blow out the Steelers in Week 6.
Carolina Panthers vs. Los Angeles Rams (-11.0)
Time: 4:05 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Carolina 119.918; LA Rams 134.656
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Rams by 14 ½; 46
Vegas Line & Total: LA Rams by 11; 41
Dunkel Pick: LA Rams (-11); Over
The Rams are hosting a Panthers team that just fired their head coach after a 1-4 start. Carolina has been a major disappointment this season, and this game is not going to go well. Bet the Rams -11.0 as they roll to a huge win.
Arizona Cardinals -3.0 at Seattle Seahawks
Time: 4:05 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Arizona 126.167; Seattle 131.942
Dunkel Line & Total: Seattle by 6; 40
Vegas Line & Total: Arizona by 3; 52
Dunkel Pick: Seattle (+3); Under
The NFC West Division has been hard to figure out this season, and that will continue into Week 6. Seattle desperately needs a win, and they will find a way to get it done and upset the Arizona Cardinals.
Buffalo Bills -2.5 vs. Kansas City Chiefs
Time: 4:25 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Buffalo 147.998; Kansas City 136.663
Dunkel Line & Total: Buffalo by 11 ½; 59
Vegas Line & Total: Buffalo by 2 ½; 54
Dunkel Pick: Buffalo (-2 ½); Over
The biggest game in Week 6 takes place in Kansas City as the Chiefs host the Buffalo Bills. If you are a fan of offense, then this will be the game to watch. Buffalo will have revenge on their minds in this game, and they will pick up a double-digit win in this one.
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles (-5.0)
Time: 8:20 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Dallas 137.809; Philadelphia 138.681
Dunkel Line & Total: Philadelphia by 1; 49
Vegas Line & Total: Philadelphia by 5; 42
Dunkel Pick: Dallas (+5); Over
NFC East Division rivals meet up in Philadelphia as the Eagles host the Cowboys. There is no love lost in this rivalry, and it should be a great battle in Week 6. Giving the 4-1 Cowboys five points is simply too many, and it’s a good time to take those points and bet on the Cowboys.
Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers (-5.0)
Time: 8:15 pm ET
Dunkel Ratings: Denver 127.712; LA Chargers 128.627
Dunkel Line & Total: LA Chargers by 1; 55
Vegas Line & Total: LA Chargers by 5; 46
Dunkel Pick: Denver (+5); Over
A pair of 3-2 teams meet up for a big AFC West game in Los Angeles, and this game should be interesting. Neither team has played well, and it’s hard to have any faith in either team. It’s best to take the five points and bet on the Broncos, even though the Chargers will win the game.
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