{"id":82769,"date":"2014-09-02T13:52:39","date_gmt":"2014-09-02T20:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/?p=82769"},"modified":"2014-09-06T07:42:06","modified_gmt":"2014-09-06T14:42:06","slug":"week-1-nfl-point-spreads-matchup-tips-cappers-free-picks-2914","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/capperspicks.com\/blog\/handicapping\/week-1-nfl-point-spreads-matchup-tips-cappers-free-picks-2914\/","title":{"rendered":"Week 1 NFL Point Spreads: Betting Tips &#038; Expert Free Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Handicapping Free Predictions &#8211; CappersPicks.com<\/h2>\n<p>NFL Week 1 betting actions sees a slew of games on the opening week schedule that have instant ramifications in where some teams will be headed this season. The action starts Thursday with a juicy matchup between the Seahawks and the Packers. As always keep checking in with Cappers Picks. We&#8217;ll be providing 4* free plays on the blog all season long, and check out our <a title=\"NFL Plays\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/sportscapping.php?premium_picks\/leg,nfl\/afc,AF23_15\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>EXPERTS for guaranteed premium football plays<\/strong><\/a>! <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a brief look at the odds on all games this week and what could play out in each.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>NFL Spreads &amp; Matchup Insight<\/h3>\n<p><strong><a title=\"Sportsbook Bonuses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.capperspicks.com\/blog\/sportsbooks\/bonuses-2014-football-betting-sign-up-offers-15814\/\">***2014 BONUSES***<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63740&amp;limit=1&amp;orderby=random&amp;return_javascript=1&#8242;]<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Green Bay Packers vs. Seattle Seahawks Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+5\u00bd)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is pretty hard to imagine what the crowd in Seattle is going to be like on Opening Night. Seattle, in case you don\u2019t already know is a pretty good football team and they are money at home.<\/p>\n<p>The Packers were in a similar spot last year \u2013 5 1\/2 point dogs on the road in San Francisco \u2013 the Niners easily won that game. Seattle will be pumped \u2013 at the expense of the Green Bay Packers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New Orleans Saints vs. Atlanta Falcons Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+3)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You gotta think that the Falcons will be out to make a big statement in this game \u2013 with a healthy offense they could make this thing interesting. The Saints were just 1-7 on the road last year \u2013 I\u2019m going with Atlanta.<\/p>\n<p>[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63753&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Vikings vs. St. Louis Rams Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+6)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Rams season depended solely on the health of Sam Bradford \u2013 with whomever is replacing him at QB St, Louis just doesn\u2019t look like that scary a team. My guess is Adrian Peterson has himself a game and the Vikings win this one easily.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-5\u00bd)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Browns are getting a few points in this one \u2013 that\u2019s for sure. But I like Big Ben and the Steelers who are 10-0 in the last 10 against Cleveland. They have won their last six meetings by 10 or more points.<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland with Bryan Hoyer and without Josh Gordon is a pretty vanilla team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Philadelphia Eagles Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+11)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t justify 11 points \u2013 Jacksonville covered in four of their last five road games last year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oakland Raiders vs. New York Jets Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-5)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Raiders are officially the oldest team in the NFL and who knows who is going to start at QB for them! Geno Smith is a man on a mission \u2013 the Jets start out strong on Sunday and easily beat the Raiders at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+2\u00bd)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Juicy game! Andy Dalton has a lot to prove in this game and the Ravens \u2013 they don\u2019t look a whole lot better than they did last year. I like the Bengals to make a statement and easily cover the 2 1\/2.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buffalo Bills vs. Chicago Bears Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-6)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Buffalo is a disaster \u2013 they looked awful in the preseason. The Bears on the other hand should be on the cusp of a playoff run this year. Expect the Bears to start out strong \u2013 Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffrey will be dominant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Washington vs. Houston Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+2\u00bd)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Houston defense should dominate \u2013 the pair of JJ Watt and Jadeveon Clowney will likely prove to be a nightmare for RG III and a possibly healthy Arian Foster could be the difference.<br \/>\n[dfads params=&#8217;groups=66501&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<br \/>\n<strong>Tennessee Titans (+5) vs. Kansas City Chiefs Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-3\u00bd)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Something tells me the Chiefs are in for a bit of a decline this year and the Titans under Jake Locker may be the surprise of the season.<\/p>\n<p>KC will play without Dwayne Bowe who is suspended and their sketchy secondary will likely be exposed immediately as the Titans cover the surprising 5 points.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New England Patriots (-4) vs. Miami Dolphins Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-4) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Pats have gotten the better of the Fins in Miami winning five of the last seven matchups there. Although New England has a knack of starting slow, I like them to easily beat Miami and make an early statement in the AFC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Carolina Panthers (-1) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-1) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Surprising that the Panthers are only a 1 point favorite in this one. Despite the rash of positive moves Tampa made during the offseason there is no doubt which is the better team here \u2013 Carolina.<\/p>\n<p><strong>San Francisco 49ers vs. Dallas Cowboys Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-5\u00bd) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Niners offense looked terrible during the preseason but have the honor of playing what could be the worst defense in the NFL in Week 1. The Niners were 6-1-1 on the road last season and kick 2014 off in style.<br \/>\n[dfads params=&#8217;groups=63752&amp;limit=1&amp;return_javascript=0&#8242;]<br \/>\n<strong>Indianapolis Colts vs. Denver Broncos Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (+7)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andrew Luck seems to save his best for the big games \u2013 he beat the Broncos at Mile High last year &#8211; he also beat the 49ers and the Seahawks \u2013 impressive. Call it a hunch but I think the Colts keep it close at very least.<\/p>\n<p><strong>New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-4\u00bd)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Giants looked dreadful in the preseason \u2013 zero offensive flow. On the flip side, Detroit\u2019s offense looks just as potent as they did last year.<\/p>\n<p>It is unfathomable to think the G-Men will score enough to keep up with Matt Stafford and the boys in Week 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>San Diego Chargers vs. Arizona Cardinals Free Pick<br \/>\nWeek 1 Point Spread: (-3\u00bd)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Cardinals have a lot to prove this upcoming season and get a kick at a Chargers secondary that was brutal last year. Arizona\u2019s defense is no joke \u2013 the proof will come Monday night.<\/p>\n<h3>Check out our Updated NFL <a title=\"NFL Week 1 Odds\" href=\"https:\/\/capperspicks.sportsdirectinc.com\/odds\/nfl.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">**Week 1 Point Spreads<\/a>*.<\/h3>\n<p>CHECK BACK HERE SOON. EVERY Week 1 NFL Free Pick we make this week will be listed here. 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The action starts Thursday with a juicy matchup between the Seahawks and the Packers. As always keep checking in with Cappers Picks. 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