NFL Picks Week 5: Vegas's Early Lines for Week 5 in the NFL

NFL Picks Week 5: Vegas's Early Lines for Week 5 in the NFL: As usual, the following lines were borrowed from the www.linemakers.sportingnews.com

NFL Picks Week 5: Vegas's Early Lines for Week 5 in the NFLHere’s an early peek at the point spreads and totals for the Week 5 NFL slate. Lines are from the Wynn, unless noted with an asterisk. 

Thursday, October 3

Bills vs. Browns (-4, 42)

The Brian Hoyer-led Browns may have won some people over with their second straight win, at home Sunday over Cincinnati, as they opened as bigger than field-goal favorites next week against the Bills. Buffalo won Sunday, too, at home against Baltimore. The LVH SuperBook opened Cleveland -3.5 for this Thursday night tilt, but moved to -4 soon after.

Sunday, October 6

Chiefs vs. Titans (no line)

Tennessee quarterback Jake Locker was knocked out of Sunday’s game against the Jets, and with his status uncertain, Vegas books hesitated to hang a number on this game. No matter who is under center for the Titans, this game is a big one in the early going in the AFC. Kansas City remained unbeaten after dismissing the Giants, and the Titans are sitting at 3-1 after breezing past the Jets. Tennessee was the 1-point favorite when the LVH posted Week 5 lines last week.

Ravens vs. Dolphins (-3)*

Baltimore went down, 23-20, in Buffalo to fall back to .500. Miami is a touchdown underdog in New OrleansMonday night.

Jaguars vs. Rams (-13, 42)

Books just can’t make spreads against Jacksonville high enough. A 13-point dog in St. Louis? The Rams are 1-3 and looked pretty inept themselves in a home loss to the 49ers Thursday night.

Patriots vs. Bengals (-2)*

Cincy, after a fortunate win against Green Bay in Week 3, was sandwiched by the Browns on Sunday. They step back up in class next week.

Seahawks (-3/-120, 43) vs. Colts

Indy, a nifty 3-1, marks the second consecutive playoff-caliber AFC team Seattle has to face on the road. Down 20-3 at halftime, Seattle came back to beat the Texans in overtime to remain undefeated.

Lions vs. Packers (-6.5, 52.5)

Detroit rolled over Chicago Sunday. Green Bay had the benefit of a bye week. The LVH and William Hill both opened this game Packers -7.

Saints vs. Bears (pick ‘em)*

The LVH moved to Chicago -1 shortly after opening.

Eagles vs. Giants (-3, 55)

A battle of two disappointing NFC East clubs with a combined record of 1-7. Early bettors backed the dog, and both the Wynn and LVH moved to New York -2.5.

Panthers (-2, 41.5) vs. Cardinals

Arizona is back home after back-to-back trips to the Southeast. The Cards are 2-2 SU and 3-1 ATS and get a Carolina team off a bye.

Chargers (-5.5)* vs. Raiders

William Hill was the first out with this one, as other books await news on Terrelle Pryor. In his absence, Matt Flynn did not impress in Sunday’s home loss to Washington.

Broncos (-6) vs. Cowboys

Denver’s another team that has to have books a bit nervous. They just keep covering big numbers. Bettors laid the 6 at the Wynn and LVH for next week’s game at Dallas, moving the line to 6.5 Sunday night at both shops.

Texans vs. 49ers (-7 even, 43)

Houston’s Super Bowl aspirations took another hit with an overtime loss at home to Seattle, but they’ll get another crack at a top-tier foe next week. San Francisco pulled itself to .500 with a win in St. Louis Thursday night. The LVH opened the 49ers -6.5, but adjusted to -7 about 15 minutes later.

Monday, October 7

Jets vs. Falcons (-9)*

The Jets came back down to earth in Tennessee Sunday. Atlanta will be in the primetime lights for the second week in a row. The Falcons re-opened at -8 Monday morning after dropping to 1-3 with their loss to the Patriots.