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NFL Week 7 early odds Chiefs favored big

The NFL's decision to flex the Bengals-Chiefs game into Sunday night for Week 7 could end up being a disaster for Cincinnati and that's because they can't ever seem to win on Sunday nights. Although most people are well aware of the fact that the haven't been able to win in the playoffs under Marvin Lewis, things are almost as bad for the team in Sunday night games. Since NBC took over the Sunday night package in 2006, the Bengals have played a total of seven games, and it's been ugly: They've gone 0-7 straight-up and 1-6 against the spread (ATS). Ouch. For this week's game, the Bengals have opened as a six-point underdog against the , who have a slightly better track record on Sunday nights. Including their 43-40 lo s to New England in Week 6, the Chiefs have covered in four straight Sunday night games while going 3-1 straight-up in those games. More NFL As for the Bengals, getting scheduled for a Sunday night game has basically turned into a nightmare over the past few years. Since drafting in 2011, the Bengals have gone 0-5 straight-up on Sunday night (1-4 ATS) and they've lost those five games by an average of 11.2 points. There's a reason his nickname is "Daytime Dalton" and not "After Dusk Dalton." That being Kevin Huber Jersey said, the one thing to keep in mind with the Bengals is that none of those five lo ses with Dalton have been played recently. This week will mark Cincinnati's first Sunday night appearance since Week 11 of the 2015 season. By the way, the Bengals aren't the only team trying to break an ugly streak this week. One AFC team is trying to end a 10-game losing streak to the NFC. For that and more nuggets for Week 7, let's get to the early odds. NFL Week 7 early odds (2-4) at (1-5), Thursday Opening line: Broncos -1.5The Broncos are just 1-4-1 ATS on the season, which is the second worst mark in the NFL this year, but that doesn't mean you should bet against them, and that's mainly because the Broncos have been one of the NFL's most unstoppable teams on Thursday. In their past 10 Thursday games, the Broncos are 8-2 both straight-up and ATS. As for the Cardinals, they've dominated over the past five years in home games against AFC teams. Since 2013, the Cards are 9-1 straight-up in homes games against the AFC (5-4-1 ATS). (3-3) vs. (4-2) in London Opening line: Chargers -6.5This game is being played in London and as we mentioned last week, the favored team almost always wins in England. Since the international series began in 2007, the favored team has gone 16-5-1 straight-up and 14-8 ATS, which bodes well for the Chargers. Another thing that bodes well for the Chargers is that they've been unbeatable when favored by six or more points. The past 15 Jalen Davis Jersey times that's happened, the Chargers have gone 15-0 straight-up and 8-7 ATS. As for the Titans, they've actually been pretty good at pulling off the upset when they're a big underdog. Since rookie Trey Hendrickson Jersey year in 2015, the Titans have been an underdog of six or more points a total of eight times and they've gone 4-4 both straight-up and ATS. This will be the Titans' first game ever in London. On the Chargers end, this will be their second appearance. lost a 37-32 shootout to the in 2008. One weird tidbit in this series to keep in mind is that the Chargers are 8-0-1 ATS (8-1 straight-up) against the Titans since the team moved from Houston to in 1997. (4-2) at (3-2) Opening line: Patriots -3One of the safest bets over the past few years has been taking the Bears and the points anytime they're a home underdog. Since the beginning of the 2016 season, the Bears have been a home dog a total of 11 times and they've gone an amazing 9-1-1 ATS over that span (5-6 straight-up). As for the Patriots, they're 0-2 both straight-up and ATS on the road this season. Including those two lo ses, the Patriots are 12-3 ATS in their past 15 games dating back to last season. One other thing worth noting: has never lost to the Bears (4-0 all-time, 3-1 ATS). (2-4) at (1-5) Opening line: Colts -6.5This game marks the first time since 2016 that the Colts have opened as a favorite of six or more points and that likely has a lot to do with the fact that the Bills quarterback this week is either going to be a banged up or the pick-six machine himself, . In career, the Colts are 12-3 straight-up when favored by six or more and 10-5 ATS, although they're 0-3 ATS (1-2 straight-up) the past three times it's happened. As for the Bills, they've actually won two games this season when opening as an underdog of six or more points. In Week 5, the Bills beats the Titans 13-12 as a six-point dog. In Week 3, the Bills stunned the Viking 27-6 as a 16.5-point underdog. (2-3) at (4-2) Opening line: NO LINE This is the only game of Week 7 with no opening line and that's because oddsmakers aren't sure who the starting quarterback is going to be for the Dolphins Isaiah Prince Jersey . With (shoulder) on the sideline in Week 6, engineered a 31-28 upset of the Bears in game where the Dolphins closed as a 7-point underdog in some places. The Dolphins are 3-0 at home this season and have covered in all three games. Of course, Detroit has also been impre sive against the spread this season: The Lions are 4-1 ATS on the year, which is the second best mark in the NFL. The Lions are also 5-1 ATS following a bye over the past six seasons, which is tied for the best mark in the league over the span. (3-2-1) at (3-3) Opening line: Vikings -3The Jets have somehow turned into the safest home bet in the NFL. Since the beginning of the 2017 season, the Jets have gone 9-2 ATS at home, which is the best mark of any team over that span. Of course, the one time you might not want to bet the Jets is when they face an NFC team. In their past 10 game against the NFC, the Jets are 3-7 straight-up and 4-5-1 ATS. As for the Vikings, they've dominated the AFC lately, going 12-3 ATS in their past 15 games (10-5 straight-up). (3-2) at (3-3) Opening line: Eagles -3.5The Eagles have been nearly Larry Ogunjobi Jersey unbeatable in home games under Doug Pederson, going 15-4 straight-up since he was hired in 2016. However, they've had some trouble covering the spread recently, going just 1-4 ATS in their past five home games. On the Panthers' end, they can't seem to figure things out on the road. Dating back to last season, the Panthers have lost four in a row on the road and have gone 0-4 ATS in those games. These two teams played last season with the Eagles covering as a 3-point underdog in a 28-23 road win. (2-3-1) at (2-3) Opening line: Buccaneers -3The Browns have ended several ugly streaks this year, but one streak they haven't ended is their losing streak against NFC teams. Since Hue Jackson took over as coach in 2016, the Browns have gone 0-9 against NFC teams and 1-8 ATS, which is the worst ATS mark of any team in the NFL over that span. As for Tampa

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