NFL Betting Lines Week 3: Biggest NFL Underdogs This Week

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BetMGM Staff @BETMGM Sep 19, 2023, 4:43 PM
  • Below are the biggest NFL underdogs this week.

With so much parity in the NFL, “Any Given Sunday” applies on the gridiron with upsets every week. When betting on the NFL, this is always something to consider.

Below are the biggest underdogs of the week.

NFL Betting Lines Week 3: NFL Underdogs For Week 3

Rank Matchup Favorite Underdog
1 Chicago Bears vs. Kansas City Chiefs Chiefs (-13) Bears (+13)
2 Dallas Cowboys vs. Arizona Cardinals Cowboys (-12.5) Cardinals (+12.5)
3 New York Giants vs. San Francisco 49ers 49ers (-10.5) Giants (+10.5)
4 Houston Texans vs. Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars (-9.5) Texans (+9.5)
5 Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens Ravens (-7.5) Colts (+7.5)
6. (Tie) Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins Dolphins (-6.5) Broncos (+6.5)
6. (Tie) Buffalo Bills vs. Washington Commanders Bills (-6.5) Commanders (+6.5)
8 Philadelphia Eagles vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Eagles (-6) Buccaneers (+6)
9. (Tie) Tennessee Titans vs. Cleveland Browns Browns (-3.5) Titans (+3.5)
9. (Tie) Atlanta Falcons vs. Detroit Lions Lions (-3.5) Falcons (+3.5)

1. Chicago Bears (+13) vs. Kansas City Chiefs (-13)

It’s been tough sledding for the Chicago Bears in 2023, where they’ve lost their first two games and haven’t covered in either contest. The Bears are listed as a near two-touchdown underdog when they visit the Kansas City Chiefs as a 13-point underdog in Week 3.

2. Dallas Cowboys (-12.5) vs. Arizona Cardinals (+12.5)

Even though the Arizona Cardinals have yet to post a victory in their first two games, they’ve managed to cover the number in both contests. The Cardinals are listed as a 12.5-point home underdog when they host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 3.

3. New York Giants (+10.5) vs. San Francisco 49ers (-10.5)

Despite posting a major come-from-behind win in Week 2 over the Arizona Cardinals, the New York Giants didn’t cover the number in either of their first two games. The Giants are listed as a 10.5-point road underdog in Week 3 against the San Francisco 49ers.

4. Houston Texans (+9.5) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (-9.5)

It’s been a struggle early on for the Houston Texans, who’re not only 0-2 but also have yet to cover in either matchup. The Texans visit the Jacksonville Jaguars as a 9.5-point underdog in Week 3.

5. Indianapolis Colts vs. Baltimore Ravens (-7.5)

Heading into their Week 3 matchup on the road against the Baltimore Ravens, the Indianapolis Colts are listed as a 7.5-point underdog. The Colts have posted a 1-1 record against the spread in 2023.

6. (Tie) Denver Broncos (+6.5) vs. Miami Dolphins (-6.5)

Not only do the Denver Broncos have two losses in the young season, but they also are 0-2 against the spread. The Broncos are listed as a 6.5-point road underdog when they visit the Miami Dolphins in Week 3.

6. (Tie) Buffalo Bills (-6.5) vs. Washington Commanders (+6.5)

The Washington Commanders have registered two victories in a row to kick off the regular season but have only covered the number in one of those games. The Commanders are listed as 6.5-point home underdogs when they host the Buffalo Bills in Week 3.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (-6) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+6)

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have posted a 2-0 record through two games and covered the spread in both matchups. The Bucs are listed as a six-point home underdog when they host the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 3.

9. (Tie) Tennessee Titans (+3.5) vs. Cleveland Browns (-3.5)

After winning Week 2 against the Los Angeles Chargers, the Tennessee Titans are one of eight teams still holding a 2-0 record against the spread in 2023. The Titans are listed as a 3.5-point underdog when they visit Cleveland in Week 3.

9. (Tie) Atlanta Falcons (+3.5) vs. Detroit Lions (-3.5) 

The Atlanta Falcons are headed into the Motor City to take on the Detroit Lions with a 2-0 record. Through two games, the Falcons are 1-1 against the spread and are listed as a 3.5-point road underdog in Week 3.

 

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