LAS VEGAS, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The
performance of an NFL team after a bye week is often debated in
betting circles, especially those looking for value. The Atlanta
Falcons, New Orleans Saints, New York Jets, and San Francisco 49ers all sat out in Week 6, which
could be a factor in the NFL's Week 7 schedule in certain
circumstances, according to TheLines, which tracks odds in U.S.
regulated sports betting markets.
The 49ers (-4), Saints (-3.5), and Falcons (-2) are all
favorites in their Week 7 games, according to a consensus of the
nation's largest legal online sportsbooks — including BetAmerica,
BetMGM, Caesars, DraftKings, FanDuel, PointsBet, SugarHouse, and
Unibet. Meanwhile, the struggling Jets are a 7-point road underdog
in their matchup with the New England Patriots.
Overall, NFL teams coming off bye weeks are 202-165-1 against
the spread since 2011, according to data from Teamrankings.com. But
not all bye weeks are equal. Road favorites coming off a bye, which
is limited to the Saints and Falcons in Week 7, are 65% against the
spread in recent years.
Individual coaches have performed well, too. Bill Belichick is 13-9 after the bye week, and
Andy Reid is 15-7, but both coaches
have been consistent winners regardless of schedule. Meanwhile, the
Jets are just 2-8 against the spread after bye weeks since 2011,
the worst record of any NFL team over that span.
"There is rarely a no-brainer when it comes to betting, and bye
weeks hardly provide certainty," said Brett
Collson, lead analyst for TheLines.com. "Regardless, bye
weeks are worth factoring in under certain circumstances."
The consensus point spreads for Week 7 games, as of Monday, Oct. 18:
- Denver Broncos at Cleveland Browns (-4.5); over/under 43
- Washington Football Team at Green Bay Packers (-9.5);
over/under 49
- Kansas City Chiefs (-4.5) at Tennessee Titans; over/under
56.5
- Atlanta Falcons (-2) at Miami Dolphins; over/under 47.5
- New York Jets at New England Patriots (-7); over/under
42.5
- Carolina Panthers (-3) at New York Giants; over/under 44
- Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens (-6.5); over/under
47.5
- Philadelphia Eagles at Las Vegas Raiders (-3); over/under
48.5
- Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams (-15.5); over/under 50
- Houston Texans at Arizona Cardinals (-17); over/under 47.5
- Chicago Bears at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-13.5); over/under
48.5
- Indianapolis Colts at San Francisco
49ers (-4); over/under 45
- New Orleans Saints (-3.5) at Seattle Seahawks; over/under
444
To access the updated futures lines for every NFL team, and for
more analysis, visit TheLines.com/odds/super-bowl. To access Week 7
odds, visit www.thelines.com/nfl-week-7-odds-2021/.
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