2026 NFL Week 9 Betting Preview: Odds, Lines, and Best Bets

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Baltimore Ravens Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Jacksonville dominated Indianapolis on Sunday, beating the Colts 42-7 for a crucial AFC South win. The Jaguars (5-2) could get another critical win this week as they head to Baltimore to face the Ravens (4-4).

Baltimore is a 9-point home underdog for this Thursday Night Football matchup. Lamar Jackson finally returned on Sunday but suffered a potential season-ending hand injury on his first pass attempt. Backup Tyler Huntley also got hurt, forcing the Ravens to bring in rookie Joe Fagnano.

Lamar Jackson heads to the locker room after his first pass attempt with an apparent hand injury. pic.twitter.com/JVUQYjJV8H

— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 1, 2026

Fagnano completed 10 of 21 pass attempts for 91 yards and had two turnovers in Sunday’s loss to the Bills.

Baltimore should lean heavily on Derrick Henry, but Jacksonville has the best run defense in the NFL. The Jags allow a league-low 77.4 rushing YPG. Jacksonville has also held opponents to 15.9 PPG, the second-fewest in the NFL.

As a Titan, Henry had 1,564 rushing yards and 16 rushing TDs in his 15 career games against the Jags. Henry is older now, though, and the Jags should dominate this matchup if they shut Henry down on Thursday.

Jaguars vs. Ravens NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Jacksonville Jaguars -9 (-108)
• Moneyline Bet: Jacksonville Jaguars (-460)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 43 (-110)

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Atlanta Falcons Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Cincinnati (5-3) escaped a surprisingly tough Week 8 matchup with Tennessee, edging out the Titans 43-36 in overtime. Atlanta (3-5) was less successful, falling 16-0 in Tampa Bay despite the Buccaneers not completing a single pass.

The Bengals have the edge in their matchup this week, opening as 3-point favorites over the Falcons in Madrid.

Atlanta had only allowed 88.9 rushing YPG before Sunday. However, their run defense fell apart in the rainy conditions in Tampa, and the Falcons allowed 324 yards on the ground. Bucky Irving (170 yards) and Kenny Gainwell (140 yards) both had productive days running the ball and averaged over 5.5 yards per carry each.

Cincy is not a running team, averaging just 80.3 rushing YPG, the third-fewest in the NFL. Joe Burrow and company are the top passing offense in the league, though, leading all teams with 288.4 passing YPG. Atlanta allowed 255.3 passing YPG in its first eight games this season.

The Falcons’ offense should bounce back against a weak Bengals’ defense, but Cincinnati is the best bet to win this Week 9 international matchup. Their offense should be too much for the Falcons to handle, also making this a good over wager in NFL over/under betting.

Bengals vs. Falcons NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Cincinnati Bengals -3 (-117)
• Moneyline Bet: Cincinnati Bengals (-170)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 53 (-108)

Dallas Cowboys vs. Indianapolis Colts Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Dallas (3-5) and Indianapolis (2-6) are both desperate for wins this weekend. The Cowboys have lost three of their last four. Indy, meanwhile, has lost four in a row and has already traded multiple starters ahead of this year’s trade deadline.

The Colts are 5.5-point home underdogs for this matchup. Dallas is a -240 moneyline favorite to pick up the win on Sunday.

“There are a lot of teams interested in Jonathan Taylor.”

—Adam Schefter on the Colts being open to trading Jonathan Taylor. pic.twitter.com/472j3SPEis

— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) November 2, 2026

Indy’s offense has struggled during its losing streak, averaging 14.75 PPG over the last four games. The Colts’ defense has allowed 29.5 PPG over that span. They have allowed 27.8 PPG this season, the third-most in the league.

Dallas’s defense has also been leaky this year, giving up 26.6 PPG, the sixth-most in the league. The Cowboys allow a league-high 385.4 total YPG, and their 32nd-ranked run defense gives up 152.8 YPG.

The Colts’ best chance to pull off the upset is for Jonathan Taylor to have a career day. However, Taylor could be traded before this game and only had eight carries in Sunday’s loss. If JT is traded or gets limited snaps again, the Colts have little to no chance of covering.

Cowboys vs. Colts NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Dallas Cowboys -5.5 (-108)
• Moneyline Bet: Dallas Cowboys (-240)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 51.5 (-115)

New York Jets vs. Kansas City Chiefs Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

The Jets (2-6) and Chiefs (5-2) both look to end losing streaks in this weekend’s matchup. New York has lost three straight games, while Kansas City has dropped back-to-back games after a 5-0 start.

KC’s losses both came on the road, but they return home this weekend. The Chiefs are undefeated at home this season and are laying 9.5 points against the Jets on Sunday.

Kenneth Walker III has helped make the Chiefs one of the league’s best running teams. KC is fifth in the NFL with 134.1 rushing YPG. Rookie RB Emmett Johnson has also come on lately, including a team-high 128 receiving yards in Sunday’s loss in Denver.

The Jets’ run defense is allowing 123.6 YPG, and New York is allowing over 130 scrimmage YPG to RBs this year.

KC is at home and will be hyper-focused after its two-game skid. I expect the Chiefs to win, but covering a near double-digit NFL point spread could prove challenging against a Jets’ team that has averaged 25.7 PPG in its last three outings.

Jets vs. Chiefs NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: New York Jets +9.5 (-108)
• Moneyline Bet: Kansas City Chiefs (-575)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 48.5 (-108)

Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Detroit (5-2) knocked off the previously undefeated Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Now, the Lions head to Miami to face the Dolphins (1-6).

Oddsmakers have the Lions as 6.5-point road favorites, while the Dolphins are +235 moneyline underdogs.

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— NFL (@NFL) November 1, 2026

Despite the odds, I do think the Dolphins have a clear path to covering on Sunday. Miami has done one thing consistently well this year: run the ball. The Dolphins average 123.3 rushing YPG, and Ollie Gordon II has three games with 88+ rushing yards since taking over as the RB1. Gordon has also scored in four of his last five games.

Detroit has allowed only 96.6 rushing YPG, the ninth-fewest, but it has also faced 163 rush attempts this season, among the league’s lowest. The Lions are giving up 4.1 YPC, and a heavy run attack from the Dolphins should help Miami cover the spread at home on Sunday.

Lions vs. Dolphins NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Miami Dolphins +6.5 (-110)
• Moneyline Bet: Detroit Lions (-285)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 50 (-115)

Cleveland Browns vs. New Orleans Saints Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Cleveland’s (5-3) offense fell flat in the Browns’ 27-6 loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday. The Browns are on the road again this week, taking on the Saints (2-5) in New Orleans.

New Orleans had a bye in Week 8 and is a 3-point home favorite as it returns to action this Sunday. The Saints are favorites despite being 0-4 as the designated home team this season, including their loss to Pittsburgh in Paris.

Part of the reason for the Saints’ struggles is their porous defense. New Orleans ranks 28th in total defense, allowing 372.7 total YPG, and 29th in points allowed, giving up 27.7 PPG. Even with Shedeur Sanders likely starting for the injured DeShaun Watson, Cleveland’s offense should be able to put up enough points.

The Saints have the rest advantage, but the Browns have extra motivation after Sunday’s embarrassing loss. A motivated Cleveland team should move the ball at will against a soft New Orleans defense and improve to 3-3 on the road with an upset win.

Browns vs. Saints NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Cleveland Browns +3 (-112)
• Moneyline Bet: Cleveland Browns (+135)
• Over/Under Bet: Under 42.5 (-112)

Las Vegas Raiders vs. San Francisco 49ers Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Las Vegas (4-4) ended its four-game losing streak with a 38-33 win over the New York Jets. Despite the win, the Raiders are massive underdogs this weekend against the 49ers (6-1).

San Francisco had a much-needed bye last week and is laying 10 points as home favorites for this game.

Taking a look back at the rookie's first 👏

📺: 11/8 vs Raiders on FOX pic.twitter.com/bx087DhxC2

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 1, 2026

The Raiders are 30th in yards allowed (381.9 YPG) and 31st in points allowed (28.8 PPG). They could struggle even more this week if they are fatigued after flying back from the East Coast.

San Fran, on the other hand, should be rested and has one of the league’s most productive offenses. Before their bye, the 49ers averaged 371.4 YPG (6th) and 28.1 PPG (4th).

Brock Purdy and company should have another productive day against a soft Raiders’ defense. The 49ers defense, which allows fewer than 300 total yards per game, should also slow down Kirk Cousins and company, allowing the 49ers to win and cover.

Raiders vs. 49ers NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: San Francisco 49ers -10 (-108)
• Moneyline Bet: San Francisco 49ers (-510)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 52 (-108)

Green Bay Packers vs. New England Patriots Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Green Bay (5-3) is a 3-point underdog in Foxborough this week. The Packers dominated the Panthers on Thursday, beating Carolina 27-19 in prime time.

Conversely, New England (5-3) needed a 21-point second half to beat Miami 24-19 on Sunday. It was a close game against one of the worst teams in the league, but the Patriots survived.

Both teams have clear offensive deficiencies. The Packers have the league’s worst rushing offense, averaging 60.6 rushing YPG. Meanwhile, New England has struggled to maintain a consistent passing attack, mostly due to multiple WR injuries.

The Pats have yet to have a 100-yard game from a receiver or rusher this year, and Drake Maye has been held to 208 passing yards or fewer in four of his eight starts.

Green Bay cannot run the ball, but the Packers lead the NFL in passing with 271 YPG. Assuming WR Christian Watson is not too limited by his injured ribs, the Packers’ high-powered passing offense should help them secure an upset win on Sunday.

Packers vs. Patriots NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Green Bay Packers +3 (-108)
• Moneyline Bet: Green Bay Packers (+140)
• Over/Under Bet: Under 44.5 (-105)

Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Buffalo (6-1) takes on Minnesota (6-1) on Monday Night Football in a battle of one-loss teams. The Vikings lost their first game of the season last week, and they are home underdogs for this matchup. Minnesota is listed at +3 in the latest NFL Week 9 point spread markets.

The Bills have MVP favorite Josh Allen, three straight wins, and the third-best point differential (+52) in the NFL. Buffalo is second in the NFL with 393.1 total YPG and has scored a league-best 33.3 PPG.

Big man INT! Broderick Washington gets the INT off of Josh Allen#RavensFlock #BALvsBUF pic.twitter.com/tsnDI6oBpN

— False Finish (@FalseFinishHQ) November 1, 2026

They have gaudy stats on paper, but the Bills are not a perfect team. Allen has thrown five interceptions in the last five games. The Bills’ defense has also allowed 25.9 PPG and 30+ points in four of its seven games.

Allen has also struggled against dominant defensive lines in the past. For instance, Houston derailed the Bills’ offense last year by sacking Allen eight times. Atlanta did the same, taking Allen down four times in their 24-14 win over Buffalo last year.

Minnesota has 25 sacks this year, the second-most in the NFL. The Vikings’ offense has not been impressive, managing 279.4 total YPG (29th), but Minnesota will have an easier time moving the ball against a Bills’ defense allowing over 350 YPG. Assuming backup quarterback Carson Wentz can avoid any big mistakes with Kyler Murray injured, Minnesota’s defense can lead them to the win.

Bills vs. Vikings NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Minnesota Vikings +3 (-103)
• Moneyline Bet: Minnesota Vikings (+150)
• Over/Under Bet: Under 44 (-112)

Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Denver’s comeback win over Kansas City has the Broncos (6-2) sitting in first place in the AFC West. If Bo Nix and company want to stay in first place, they need to improve on their 2-2 road record this week.

The Broncos are 2.5-point road favorites against the Panthers (3-4) this week.

The game-winning play 🤩

📺: CBS pic.twitter.com/E8KcqHXL3I

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) November 2, 2026

Carolina comes off a loss to Green Bay on Thursday Night Football. The Panthers managed just 258 total yards, and Chuba Hubbard struggled to 81 rushing yards on 22 carries (3.7 YPC).

Playing at home has also not been the boost for the Panthers the way it is for other teams. Carolina is 1-2 at home this season, and both home losses have been blowouts. Chicago beat them 59-37 in Week 1, and the Buccaneers dominated them 43-13 in Week 7.

Denver starts slowly, but its defense is one of the best units in the NFL. The Broncos can shut down Bryce Young and the Panthers’ offense, setting Nix up for another game-winning fourth quarter.

Broncos vs. Panthers NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Denver Broncos -2.5 (-115)
• Moneyline Bet: Denver Broncos (-142)
• Over/Under Bet: Under 44.5 (-108)

New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

The Giants (4-2-1) had a bye last week, so they should be rested and ready to take on the Eagles (2-6) in their Week 9 NFC East matchup. Philadelphia, conversely, has lost six straight games as it battles injuries across its offense.

Philly is at home, but they are getting three points as the underdog on Sunday. New York is a -170 moneyline favorite to get its fifth win of the year and tighten its hold on the division.

J.J. McCarthy played well in his debut as the G-Men’s starter in Week 7. He completed 20 of 28 attempts for 252 yards. McCarthy did not have a passing TD, but he also did not commit a turnover in the team’s 27-21 OT win over the Texans.

The Giants need another clean game from McCarthy on Sunday. Philly is desperate for a win, but an offensive improvement isn’t likely. DeVonta Smith is expected to miss his third game in a row with a hamstring injury. The Eagles are also replacing quarterback Tanner McKee with Joe Milton, who they just signed on October 16.  Milton will hope to have a clean pocket this week against a Giants’ defense that is tied for the fewest sacks in the NFL (9).

Even with their issues getting after opposing QBs, the Giants should do enough to win and cover this week.

Giants vs. Eagles NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: New York Giants -3 (-115)
• Moneyline Bet: New York Giants (-170)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 38.5 (-112)

Los Angeles Rams vs. Washington Commanders Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Washington (2-4-1) kept its slim division hopes alive with an important win over rival Philadelphia on Sunday. The Commanders are 2-1-1 at home before this weekend, but they are underdogs this week as they host the LA Rams (4-4).

The Rams are also trying to overcome a poor start to the year. After starting the season as Super Bowl favorites, they lost four of their first six games.

BLAKE TO THE HOUSE!

📺 @NFLonFOX | #RamsHouse pic.twitter.com/i4ykHPNjZo

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 1, 2026

LA has won back-to-back games to get back to a .500 record and is a 4-point favorite on Sunday. A win would put the Rams above .500 for the first time this season. They are 2-2 in the conference, but both losses to NFC teams were to divisional opponents.

The Rams’ recent success has largely come from their resurgent running game. LA has racked up 328 rushing yards over its last two games, averaging over 5.0 YPC during that span.

Washington has held opponents to 99.1 rushing YPG and 3.9 YPC. However, the Commanders have also only faced 180 rush attempts, tied for the ninth-fewest in the NFL. Even if the Commanders slow down the Rams’ rushing attack, Washington’s defense allows 243 passing YPG (6th worst in the league).

Stafford can still air it out when he needs to, and he has four 300+ passing-yard games this year. He could do it again this week, and the Rams should cover.

Rams vs. Commanders NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Los Angeles Rams -4 (-115)
• Moneyline Bet: Los Angeles Rams (-225)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 48 (-110)

Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

The Chargers (0-7) lost the battle of LA, keeping them winless so far this season. They are staying at SoFi this week as the Texans come to town.

Houston (2-5) has also had its fair share of issues this season. The Texans are allowing 244 passing YPG and have given up 24.3 PPG. Despite the issues, Houston is a 6-point road favorite over the winless Chargers.

The Texans’ defense has struggled, but they had a bye to rest and fix their issues. Also, the Chargers’ offense is not set up to attack the Texans’ poor pass defense. LA is averaging 177.1 passing yards per game, tied for the sixth-fewest in the league.

Playing in LA could also help the Texans, who are 2-1 on the road, but winless at home. The Chargers have also gone 27 straight drives without scoring a touchdown. Their offensive struggles will likely cost them again against a team that had time to rest and regroup.

Texans vs. Chargers NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Houston Texans -6 (-108)
• Moneyline Bet: Houston Texans (-255)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 40.5 (-110)

Arizona Cardinals vs. Seattle Seahawks Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Arizona (3-5) improved to 3-2 on the road this season with its comeback win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 8. The win led the Cardinals to switch quarterbacks, officially naming Gardner Minshew II the starter after he led a comeback win over the Cowboys.

It is Minshew’s first start of the year, and he will have a much tougher time moving the ball against Seattle (4-4) than he did against Dallas.

The Cardinals are on the road again in Week 9, heading to Seattle to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. When they played in Week 2, the Seahawks dominated the Cardinals 31-7 for their only double-digit win of the season.

Gardner Minshew vs Cowboys:

17-23
188 YDS
3 TD

Minshew Mania. pic.twitter.com/BZhsFWojK8

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 1, 2026

Seattle is a 9-point home favorite on Sunday. For what it is worth, the Cardinals have two outright wins as road underdogs of nine or more points this season.

The Seahawks’ defense shut down Kansas City in Week 7, holding the Chiefs to 213 total yards and just three points. They struggled to replicate that performance in Week 8’s Monday Night Football loss to the Bears.

The Seahawks’ defense allowed 363 total yards and a season-high 34 points in the loss to Chicago. It also dropped Seattle to a 1-3 record against NFC opponents this season.

It should be noted that Drew Lock will start at quarterback for the Seahawks as Sam Darnold is out with a quad injury.

Seattle’s defense is tough to pick against, allowing the fewest yards (250 YPG) and the sixth-fewest points (19.9 PPG) this year. The Seahawks’ defense makes them the best bet to win, but their struggling offense will likely fail to cover the 9-point spread this weekend.

Cardinals vs. Seahawks NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Arizona Cardinals +9 (-112)
• Moneyline Bet: Seattle Seahawks (-415)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 39.5 (-110)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Chicago Bears Preview: Odds, Betting Lines, Best Bets

Tampa Bay (3-5) dominated Atlanta on Sunday, rushing for over 320 yards. However, the Buccaneers’ 16-0 win came without Baker Mayfield completing a pass in a rain-soaked game.

The Bucs need Mayfield to improve if Tampa Bay wants to keep pace with the Bears (6-2) on Sunday Night Football.

Chicago, coming off a major prime-time win over the Seahawks, is a 6-point home favorite. The Bears defense is top 10 in multiple categories, including:

• Total Yards allowed = 305.8 YPG (7th)
• Rushing yards allowed = 86.8 YPG (4th)
• Points allowed = 20 PPG (8th)
• Completion percentage allowed = 62.7% (T-9th)

On paper, the Bears have a great run defense, giving up fewer than 87 rushing YPG. However, they have faced a league-low 157 rushing attempts this year. Chicago allows 4.4 YPC and could be vulnerable if the Bucs remain heavily committed to the run on Sunday night.

Chicago traded for DT Jeffrey Simmons to help address its run defense. Simmons had three tackles, a sack, and one pass defense in his Bears’ debut. He should improve the Bears’ run defense and help Chicago win, but Tampa Bay is a good bet to cover the spread this week.

Buccaneers vs. Bears NFL Week 9 Best Bets:

• Points Spread: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +6 (-110)
• Moneyline Bet: Chicago Bears (-265)
• Over/Under Bet: Over 47.5 (-112)