NFL Week 9 Picks Against The Spread 2017: Predictions ATS, Updated Odds

Week 9 of the 2017 NFL season features five road favorites and four betting lines of seven points or more. Two teams on the schedule have six wins against the spread this year, and two others have covered the spread just once.

Below are picks against the spread for every game in Week 9, as well as updated betting odds at Las Vegas and online sportsbooks. Betting lines and trends are courtesy of OddsShark.

Buffalo Bills (-3) at New York Jets

The Bills are a legitimate playoff contender. They have a knack for making big plays on the defensive end, and they take care of the ball on offense. Buffalo already intercepted Josh McCown twice in the season opener, and the quarterback could be in for one of his worst days of the year Thursday night.

Prediction ATS: Buffalo

Atlanta Falcons (+1.5) at Carolina Panthers

Matt Ryan and Cam Newton are winners of the last two MVP awards, but they can’t be counted on to put up big numbers this season. What does appear to be reliable is Carolina’s defense. The Panthers are fifth in yards allowed per play, and the Falcons have yet to be tested against a team that ranks in the top eight in that category. The Falcons are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games in Carolina.

Prediction ATS: Carolina

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+7) at New Orleans Saints

The Bucs are 4-2 against the spread in their last six games against the Saints. Tampa Bay has too many weapons to have another poor offensive performance after failing to score a touchdown in Week 8. This could be the highest-scoring game of Week 9 with a late touchdown drive engineered by Drew Brees or Jameis Winston deciding the winner.

Prediction ATS: Tampa Bay

Denver Broncos (+8) at Philadelphia Eagles

As well as the Eagles have played, they could have trouble beating the Broncos by more than a touchdown. Denver’s offense won’t be able to get much going with Brock Osweiler replacing Trevor Siemian at quarterback, but the Broncos still have one of the NFL’s best defenses. As long as Osweiler can avoid turning the ball over, Denver could make this one a close, low-scoring game.

Prediction ATS: Denver

Cincinnati Bengals (+4.5) at Jacksonville Jaguars

There might be fewer points in this game than any other contest on the Week 9 schedule. Cincinnati is second in opponents’ yards per play, and Jacksonville ranks fourth. The Jaguars have the edge at home after a bye week, but the best bet is to take the points in a game that should feature little scoring.

Prediction ATS: Cincinnati

Indianapolis Colts (+13) at Houston Texans

The Texans might have the best offense in the league with Deshaun Watson at quarterback. The team has scored at least 33 points in each of their last five games, totaling 124 points in three home games. Indianapolis ranks 31st in yards allowed, and they don’t have nearly enough offensive firepower to keep up with Houston.

Prediction ATS: Houston

Los Angeles Rams (-3.5) at New York Giants

The Giants continue to be a mess, suspending cornerback Janoris Jenkins for a violation of team rules. New York is 0-3 at home, losing by an average of 12 points per game. Look for Todd Gurley to have success against a run defense that hasn’t been nearly as good it as it was a season ago.

Prediction ATS: Los Angeles

Washington Redskins (+7) at Seattle Seahawks

Even though the Eagles have the best record in the NFC, the Seahawks might be the best team. The Redskins are headed in the wrong direction with two straight losses and a roster that is riddled with injuries. Every opponent has trouble winning in Seattle, let alone one that’s missing key players against a Seahawks’ team that’s playing its best football of the year.

Prediction ATS: Seattle

Arizona Cardinals (-2.5) at San Francisco 49ers

This might be the game where the 49ers finally get their first win. Five of San Francisco’s eight losses have come by three points or fewer, including a loss in overtime at Arizona. The Cardinals weren’t very good with Carson Palmer under center, and it’s hard to bet on Drew Stanton as a road favorite. Arizona is 1-6 against the spread this season.

Prediction ATS: San Francisco

Kansas City Chiefs (PK) at Dallas Cowboys

As good as Ezekiel Elliott is, Dallas doesn’t need him to beat good teams. They’ve got one of the NFL’s best quarterbacks and an elite offensive line, which should help them move the ball with ease against the team that ranks 30th in yards allowed per play. The Cowboys have scored at least 28 points in each of their last five games.

Prediction ATS: Dallas

Oakland Raiders (-3) at Miami Dolphins

Picking the Raiders as road favorites probably isn’t a good idea, considering the way they’ve played this season. Oakland is one of the few teams that Miami might be able to move the ball against. The Raiders are 28th in yards per play allowed, and they rank dead last in the NFL by giving up a 108.2 passer rating to opposing quarterbacks.

Prediction ATS: Miami

Detroit Lions (-2.5) at Green Bay Packers

The Packers simply aren’t a good team without Aaron Rodgers. Brett Hundley has been awful under center with passer ratings of 39.9 and 39.6 in place of Green Bay’s starting quarterback. Detroit ranks 11th in opponents’ passer rating, and the Lions are 2-0 against teams that have a losing record.

Prediction ATS: Detroit

Baltimore Ravens (N/A) at Tennessee Titans

There is currently no betting line because Joe Flacco’s status for the game is uncertain.