Opening NFL Preseason Week 1 Odds, Lines, Spreads and Picks

• Opening NFL Preseason Week 1 odds are live for the slate which kicks off on Thursday, August 10th
• Baltimore has won 23 straight preseason games dating back to 2015
• Keep reading for the complete list of Week 1 preseason odds, lines, spreads and picks

NFL football is back. Sure, it’s only the preseason, but having a full slate of NFL games to sweat is something we’ve all been waiting for.

You can’t talk about the preseason without referencing John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens, who are looking to extend one of the most impressive streaks in sports. Harbaugh’s Ravens have reeled off 23 consecutive exhibition victories, and are favored to push that number to 24 on Saturday, August 12th when they face the Eagles as 3-point favorites on the NFL betting apps.

NFL Preseason Week 1 Odds

Baltimore is currently a 3-point favorite in the NFL odds, which is one of the bigger lines of the week. No team is laying more points that the 49ers, who are the 3.5 point chalk against the Raiders. The Titans (over the Bears) and the Chargers (over the Rams) are the smallest favorites of the slate, while 13 of the 16 contests feature a spread of less than three points.

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Eagles vs Ravens Predictions

Harbaugh’s immaculate preseason record is a testament to how well his team is prepared, rather than the talent on the field. The Ravens play their starters as little as most other teams during the preseason, but the difference is every single player that puts on the uniform is coached up to the point where they can contribute.

There are few missed assignments on offense, defense and special teams, which has helped lead to plenty of one-sided victories. 10 of their past 12 preseason wins have been by at least seven points, with nine of those victories coming by double-digits.

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Also working in their favor is a collection of reliable, veteran backup quarterbacks who’ll play instead of Lamar Jackson. The group is lead by Tyler Huntley, who’s arguably been one of the most productive preseason QBs over the last two years. Nine-year vet Josh Johnson is also in the mix, as is sophomore Anthony Brown, who was very productive during last year’s preseason. All could have some value in the NFL props for the Ravens this preseason.

The Eagles meanwhile, haven’t had much success in the preseason during the Nick Sirianni era. They’re just 1-4 in five preseason games, and are dealing with new coordinators on offense and defense. We should expect a slow start from them on both sides of the football, while their prospects at the backup QB spot are bleak.

Marcus Mariota is pencilled in as the number two, but he’s working his way back from injury, and likely won’t see many reps. That leaves Ian Book and Tanner McKee to battle it out for reps, neither of which is likely to lead Philly to a win over Baltimore.

Eagles vs Ravens Picks: Baltimore Ravens -3 (-110)

Jets vs Panthers Predictions

Our next target is the Jets on the road in Carolina. New York is laying 2.5 points to the Panthers, and are riding an impressive streak of their own. The Jets are 5-0-1 in the preseason under Robert Saleh, covering in four of those matchups.

New York features the deeper roster, and will have the luxury of already playing once this preseason. The Jets kick off the exhibition schedule in the Hall of Fame Game, and opened training camp earlier than any other squad.

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We likely won’t see Aaron Rodgers in this contest, but New York’s backup QBs are loaded with experience. Zach Wilson leads the charge, and all reports out of camp are that he’s making tremendous strides in his development. Tim Boyle and Chris Streveler are also on the roster, each of whom have NFL regular season experience.

The most anticipated debut of the preseason will be that of Carolina’s Bryce Young. The number one pick has already been named the Panthers starter and is expected to get plenty of reps this month along with second year pivot Matt Corral.

We should expect a steep learning curve for Young, especially in his first outing and even more so against the fierce defense of the Jets. This is a top-10 unit by almost every metric, and features lots of depth in the front seven.

Jets vs Panthers Picks: New York Jets -2.5 (-110)