The NFL season has arrived, and it was a thrilling Week 1.
Several games came down to the final minutes, headlined by the Lions beating the Saints in overtime and the Bills scoring a touchdown late to beat the Texans.
When it came to NFL betting, here’s a look at the top three games for the book and top three games for bettors at the BetMGM online sportsbook.
All bets are factored in, including straight bets, Over/Under, player props, Same Game Parlays, etc.
Top 3 Games For Book in NFL Week 1
49ers 27, Rams 7
The 49ers blew the Rams out in Australia on Thursday night. A lot was made of the 49ers spending the entire week in Australia, while the Rams took the 15-hour flight two days before the game.
San Francisco was a 3.5-point underdog, and their defense held Matthew Stafford to 155 yards passing and no touchdowns, while Puca Nacua didn’t find the end zone. In addition, while the 49ers won the game, Christian McCaffrey didn’t factor into the scoring.
Giants 28, Cowboys 20
The Giants closed out the Sunday slate by upsetting the Cowboys at home as three-point underdogs on Sunday Night Football.
Going into the game, Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott was 14-3 lifetime against the Giants.
Cardinals 26, Chargers 14
This was the biggest upset in Week 1 as the Cardinals beat the Chargers on the road as 7.5-point underdogs.
Arizona led 13-7 at the half and scored the game’s final 10 points after the Chargers cut the deficit to two in the third quarter.
Top 3 Games For Bettors in NFL Week 1
Steelers 20, Falcons 13
Pittsburgh opened the season with a seven-point win at home, narrowly covering the 6.5-point spread. Atlanta started Cooper Rush at quarterback after Tua Tagovailoa was injured during the week.
Although the Falcons lost the game, running back Bijan Robinson had a monster day with 83 yards rushing to go along with 90 yards receiving and a touchdown.
Ravens 41, Colts 23
Baltimore blew out the Colts on the road, easily covering as three-point favorites. The game breezed to the Over as the total of 48 was close to cashing at halftime (44 points).
Derrick Henry rushed for three touchdowns and 144 yards rushing to lead the way for the Ravens.
A number of star players scored touchdowns, including Henry (three), Jonathan Taylor (first, two total), Lamar Jackson (rushing) and Zay Flowers (receiving).
Bills 36, Texans 31
In one of the most thrilling games of the day, Josh Allen connected with Josh Palmer for a 34-yard game-winning touchdown with just over a minute left.
Buffalo covered as 1-point favorites and the game easily went Over as the over/under was 44.5.
Big names also scored touchdowns, including Allen (two rushing) and Texans wide receiver Nico Collins.
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