NFL Week 1 Best Bets: Expect a high-scoring affair in Commanders-Buccaneers

2XRFD6A Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) warms up before a pre-season NFL football game against the New York Jets Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

By Daniel Galper
Posted Sep 8, 2024 8:45 am EDT

• Back the Indianapolis Colts against the Houston Texans: A significant play-calling edge and an advantage in the trenches make the Colts a valuable bet as a home underdog.

• Bet on points between the Washington Commanders and Tampa Bay Buccaneers: An increase in tempo and matchup advantages for both offenses point to a high-scoring affair in Tampa Bay.

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We made it. The 2024 NFL season is upon us. After two great appetizers on Thursday and Friday night, the main course has arrived with a beautiful Sunday slate of 13 games.

This weekly article will provide three data-driven betting angles for you to attack the board with as we aim to find an edge in various NFL markets. Let’s get into it.

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