The return of arguably the most popular sport in the country is finally only one day away. The action will kick off with the defending Super Bowl Champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers playing host to Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. The Buccaneers are currently 7.5-point home favorites with a total sitting on the game at 52 at SI Sportsbook.
Let’s take an early look-ahead at several of the biggest games that have garnered significant betting attention resulting in noticeable line moves in Week 1.
NFL Week 1 Games ‘On The Move’New York Jets at Carolina PanthersMoneyline: New York (+200) | Carolina (-250)Spread: NYJ +5.5 (-110) | CAR -5.5 (-110)Total: 45– Over (-110) | Under 45 (-110)Game Info: Sunday, September 12, 2021 1:00 p.m. ET | CBS
There has been strong support for Carolina in Week 1 at the betting counters. This game opened at 3.5-points and has since moved to a 5.5-points on the home favored club. The new-look Panthers will now have ex-Jets quarterback Sam Darnold under center, and public money has supported Carolina since the line was posted in June. The former third overall pick of the 2018 draft went just 13-25 as a starter for the Jets but will be now be surrounded by a cast that includes star running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receivers Robbie Anderson and DJ Moore. The Jets will start Zach Wilson, who looked great in the preseason, but bettors expect the Jets to potentially struggle on the road in his first “real” NFL action. The total, which opened at 43.5, has received strong support to the over pushing the line up to 45 at SI Sportsbook.
BY THE NUMBERS
Public Betting: 59% of money on CarolinaLine Move: Panthers -3.5 to -5.5
2020 AGAINST THE SPREAD RECORD
NYJ: 6-10 ATS (Home: 4-4 ATS, Away: 2-6 ATS)CAR: 9-7 ATS (Home: 2-6 ATS, Away: 7-1 ATS)
