NFL Preseason Week 3 Odds, Picks & Predictions: Thursday (8/24)
And just like that the NFL presesaon is approaching its end. We have two weeks in the books, with a final tune-up week remaining as we approach the start of the NFL regular season. While the regular season will bring a ton of action, we’ll have you covered through the rest of Week 3 with our best odds, picks, and predictions for each and every game. Here are our top odds, picks, and predictions for Thursday’s NFL preseason games.
2023 NFL Preseason Odds & Picks: Week 3 (Thursday)
Here are our top picks and predictions for Thursday’s NFL preseason action.
Steelers vs. Falcons
The Steelers have looked great on the offensive side, scoring 27 points in each preseason game. The starters have seen some action in each game, and we should expect that again in the final dress rehearsal. The Falcons have to love some things from their last preseason game. Bijan Robinson has had some excellent runs, Drake London is making athletic plays, and Kyle Pitts looks healthy. This is a team that, if the pieces can click, could be a dark horse in the NFC. For a preseason game, I don't trust the more-than-field goal spread when we’re not sure how much playing time everyone will have, but I have seen enough from both teams to believe they can hit the over.
Pick: Over 38 (-108)
-John Supowitz
Colts vs. Eagles
Things got scrappy during joint practices between these two teams earlier this week. Tuesday’s practice ended in a full-out brawl after Jason Kelce blindsided Indianapolis’ Zaire Franklin after being frustrated with a tackle the linebacker made. Given how things went throughout the week, I’d be surprised if the starters played long into this preseason finale. However, Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed that rookie Anthony Richardson will start the final dress rehearsal. I’ve consistently faded the rookie QBs in the preseason to much success and will do so again here, even if we primarily see Philadelphia’s backups on defense. And with Week 1 on the horizon, I doubt we see Richardson play longer than a few series. I’ll take the points with a deeper Eagles roster.
Pick: Eagles +4.5 (-110)
-Matt Barbato
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