NFL Preseason Week 1 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Sunday (8/11)

The 2024 NFL preseason is here! While the NFL preseason isn’t the same as the regular season, it’s still a great opportunity to start scratching your football betting itch. That’s right, you can bet on the 2024 NFL preseason! And we’ll be here to navigate your 2024 NFL preseason betting picks with predictions for each and every game. Here are our top picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2024 NFL preseason.

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NFL Preseason Week 1 Picks & Predictions

Broncos vs. Colts

Colts QB Anthony Richardson will see his first game action since being sidelined with a shoulder injury Week 5 last season. Head coach Shane Steichen announced earlier in the week that Richardson and the starters will see some action against the Broncos. Rookie wideout Adonai Mitchell has impressed in camp so far and is listed as a co-starter in the first depth chart of the year. Veteran Jarrett Stidham is listed as the starting quarterback for Denver but rookie QB Bo Nix will have an opportunity to impress again Indianapolis, as will third-round WR Troy Franklin. Points have been hard to come by in the preseason across the NFL and this game should be no different.

Pick: UNDER 38.5 (-110)

  • Tom Stad

Cowboys vs. Rams

The Cowboys have a lot of off-field issues heading into the season. There are some players who want to get paid, but Jerry Jones isn't ready to pull out his checkbook. None of those players will suit up tonight. The Cowboys only have three quarterbacks in-depth, so you'll likely see Cooper Rush and Trey Lance each play a half. The Rams will sit their starters as well. It will be the Rams' debut for Jimmy Garoppolo and Stetson Bennett will return after missing the 2023 season due to undisclosed reasons. The Cowboys have a better chance to win, but in the preseason, this spread is a little too high, and the Rams should keep it within a field goal.

Pick: Rams +4 (-110)

  • John Supowitz

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