NFL Week 9 Picks Against The Spread 2020: Predictions ATS, Betting Odds For Every Game

Four games on the Week 9 schedule feature a betting line of a field goal or less. Two teams are favored by double digits. There are six home underdogs on the upcoming slate.

Here are picks against the spread for every game in Week 9 of the 2020 NFL season, as well as the latest betting odds. Betting lines and trends are courtesy of OddsShark.

Green Bay Packers (-6) at San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco defeated Green Bay by 46 total points in their two matchups last season. The 49ers are without several key players, but Kyle Shanahan’s offensive scheme could keep this one close. The Packers have given up at least 20 points in every game but one.

Prediction ATS: San Francisco

Carolina Panthers (+10.5) at Kansas City Chiefs

Dating back to last year, the Chiefs are 15-2 against the spread. After routing the Jets 35-9 in Week 8, Kansas City has outscored its opponents by an average of 15.6 points in its seven wins this season. Patrick Mahomes should continue to put up impressive numbers when he faces a mediocre Carolina defense.

Prediction ATS: Carolina

Detroit Lions (+4) at Minnesota Vikings

Don’t expect the Lions to slow down the Vikings’ offense. Detroit is giving up 29.4 points per game, and Minnesota is averaging 27.6 points since Week 3. Lions receiver Kenny Golladay likely won’t play. In Golladay’s three games without a catch, the Lions haven’t scored more than 23 points. Detroit is 5-13 against the spread in its last 18 games.

Prediction ATS: Minnesota

Chicago Bears (+5.5) at Tennessee Titans

Tennessee’s defense can’t seem to stop anyone, giving up at least 27 points in five of its six games. As anemic as Chicago’s offense has been, there’s a good chance it’ll find some success against the Titans. When facing the four worst defenses on their schedule (Detroit, Atlanta, Carolina and New Orleans), the Bears have never scored fewer than 23 points.

Prediction ATS: Chicago

Seattle Seahawks (-2.5) at Buffalo Bills

After one uneven performance, Russell Wilson returned to putting up historic numbers. The MVP favorite leads the NFL with 26 touchdown passes and a 120.4 passer rating. Josh Allen has come back down to earth after his hot start, throwing four touchdown passes and four interceptions in the last four games. Seattle is scoring 9.5 points per game more than Buffalo.

Prediction ATS: Seattle

Denver Broncos (+3.5) at Atlanta Falcons

It’s possible that the Falcons have turned a bit of a corner since firing head coach Dan Quinn. Atlanta has won two of its last three games, giving up an average of 21 points. Drew Lock has more interceptions than touchdowns, and he’s thrown for more than 254 yards just once in his NFL career.

Prediction ATS: Atlanta

Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) at Indianapolis Colts

Lamar Jackson isn’t playing as well as he did in last year’s MVP campaign, but the Ravens can still move the ball. Baltimore outgained Pittsburgh 457 yards to 221 yards in its Week 8 loss. The Ravens have scored at least 20 points in 29 straight regular-season games. Baltimore is second in scoring defense, while Indianapolis ranks in the bottom half of the league in both total offense and yards per play.

Prediction ATS: Baltimore

Houston Texans (-7) at Jacksonville Jaguars

The Texans are 0-3 on the road, giving up 34.7 points per game. Jacksonville is the only team on Houston’s schedule that didn’t score at least 28 points against the Texans, but it would be a mistake to trust Houston in this spot.

Prediction ATS: Jacksonville

New York Giants (+3) at Washington Football Team

With a two-point loss against the Bucs, the Giants continued to come up just short in matchups with good teams. New York might finally get back in the win column in Washington, against whom Daniel Jones has a 3-0 career record. The Giants’ defense keeps outperforming expectations. Washington ranks in the bottom three in points, yards and yards per play.

Prediction ATS: New York

Las Vegas Raiders (+1) at Los Angeles Chargers

The Raiders have been defeated by a pair of first-place teams and the Patriots. Las Vegas has defeated three teams in the current playoff picture on the strength of one of the NFL’s best offenses. Los Angeles has given up 32 points per game over the last four contests. The Chargers haven’t beaten a team that has more than two wins.

Prediction ATS: Las Vegas

Miami Dolphins (+5) at Arizona Cardinals

The Dolphins’ top-ranked scoring defense could be in for a reality check against the Cardinals. Kyler Murray has managed to carve up every defense put in front of him, totaling 20 touchdowns and leading the top-ranked offense. Arizona is 5-2 against the spread.

Prediction ATS: Arizona

Pittsburgh Steelers (-14) at Dallas Cowboys

No matter who is at quarterback, the Cowboys have to cover a spread eventually. On their way to an undefeated record, the Steelers only have one victory by more than 10 points.

Prediction ATS: Dallas

New Orleans Saints (+5) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay is the best team in the NFC South, but this betting line might be too high. The Saints are on a four-game winning streak, led by an offense that’s scored at least 26 points in each of those contests. New Orleans managed to pick Tom Brady off twice in a 34-23 Week 1 victory. Michael Thomas might play for the first time since that game.

Prediction ATS: New Orleans

New England Patriots (-7) at New York Jets

Should New England be favored by a touchdown over anyone? Cam Newton has thrown for zero touchdowns and five interceptions in the last three games. During their four-game losing streak, the Patriots are scoring 12.3 points per contest.

Prediction ATS: New York