Week 9 is where all eyes start to turn toward the playoff picture.
This week will have a huge impact on division races and playoff seeding. There are two games between division leaders, a titanic NFC East clash where the winner will emerge in first place, and a marquee Sunday night contest between two of the best teams in the AFC.
Here’s a look at the Week 9 NFL odds as the calendar turns to November.
NFL Week 9 Odds & Betting Lines
All NFL betting odds cited below are current as of Monday, Oct. 30, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
Tennessee Titans @ Pittsburgh Steelers
Thursday, Nov. 2, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Titans (+120) @ Steelers (-142)
- Spread: Titans +2.5 (-105) @ Steelers -2.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: Over 36.5 (-110) / Under 36.5 (-110)
The Titans rolled in Will Levis’ NFL debut but are 0-4 in games played outside of Nashville. But Tennessee can put itself back in the playoff hunt if it beats Kenny Pickett (ribs) or Mitchell Trubisky and the Steelers on Thursday.
Miami Dolphins @ Kansas City Chiefs
Sunday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m. ET
- Moneyline: Dolphins (+120) @ Chiefs (-142)
- Spread: Dolphins +2.5 (-110) @ Chiefs -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 50.5 (-110) / Under 50.5 (-110)
This could be the game of the year, which is wild given it’s being played in Frankfurt, Germany. The winner will have the inside track to the No. 1 seed in the AFC, while the loser will all of a sudden have three losses.
Arizona Cardinals @ Cleveland Browns
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Cardinals (+240) @ Browns (-298)
- Spread: Cardinals +7 (-112) @ Browns -7 (-108)
- Over/Under: Over 39 (-108) / Under 39 (-112)
The Browns defense has been elite in home games this season. Kevin Stefanski‘s squad is 3-1 in Cleveland, with wins over the 49ers and Bengals, and is surrendering just 12.75 points per game.
This could mark the return of Pro Bowl quarterback Kyler Murray for Arizona, though reports have indicated the Cardinals intend to hold him out until their home date with the Falcons in Week 10.
If Murray doesn’t start, Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon has indicated 2023 fifth-round pick Clayton Tune will get the nod over previous starter Joshua Dobbs.
Seattle Seahawks @ Baltimore Ravens
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Seahawks (+210) @ Ravens (-258)
- Spread: Seahawks +6 (-110) @ Ravens -6 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 43.5 (-108) / Under 43.5 (-112)
Could this be a Super Bowl preview?
It’s at least a battle of division-leading teams with the red-hot Seahawks heading east for a date with the Ravens and top-five MVP candidate Lamar Jackson.
Chicago Bears @ New Orleans Saints
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Bears (+220) @ Saints (-270)
- Spread: Bears +6.5 (-110) @ Saints -6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 41 (-110) / Under 41 (-110)
The Saints got off the mat to defeat the Colts, getting back to .500 and improving to 3-2 away from Caesars Superdome.
However, they need to exorcize some of the voodoo that has inflicted the offense in New Orleans.
Los Angeles Rams @ Green Bay Packers
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Rams (+110) @ Packers (-130)
- Spread: Rams +2 (-108) @ Packers -2 (-112)
- Over/Under: Over 40 (-112) / Under 40 (-108)
The Rams and Packers are playing like two of the worst teams in football. At least one of them will come away with a win on Sunday.
Minnesota Vikings @ Atlanta Falcons
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Vikings (+170) @ Falcons (-205)
- Spread: Vikings +4.5 (-110) @ Falcons -4.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 37.5 (-110) / Under 37.5 (-110)
The Vikings have won three straight but won’t have quarterback Kirk Cousins for the rest of the season due to an Achilles tear. The Falcons have won three of their four games at home and should beat up on rookie replacement Jaren Hall.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Buccaneers (+114) @ Texans (-135)
- Spread: Buccaneers +2.5 (-110) @ Texans -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 38.5 (-110) / Under 38.5 (-110)
Both teams are coming off narrow losses, with Houston’s serving as a critical setback to its upstart season. Still, C.J. Stroud and the Texans have won two straight at home.
Washington Commanders @ New England Patriots
Sunday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Commanders (+110) @ Patriots (-130)
- Spread: Commanders +2 (-110) @ Patriots -2 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 40.5 (-110) / Under 40.5 (-110)
Sam Howell had a huge day despite Washington’s second straight one-possession loss to the Eagles. Meanwhile, the Patriots’ offense is one of the worst in football.
Indianapolis Colts @ Carolina Panthers
Sunday, Nov. 5, 4:05 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Colts (-142) @ Panthers (+120)
- Spread: Colts -2.5 (-110) @ Panthers +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 45.5 (-110) / Under 45.5 (-110)
Bryce Young and the Panthers got their first win Sunday and will try to make it two straight against the Colts. Indy has dropped three straight.
Dallas Cowboys @ Philadelphia Eagles
Sunday, Nov. 5, 4:25 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Cowboys (+130) @ Eagles (-155)
- Spread: Cowboys +3 (-110) @ Eagles -3 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 46.5 (-110) / Under 46.5 (-110)
Dallas and Philadelphia each won ahead of this showdown, which should have a huge impact on the NFC East.
The Cowboys have won four of the past five head-to-head meetings, but are just 2-1 in games started by Jalen Hurts.
New York Giants @ Las Vegas Raiders
Sunday, Nov. 5, 4:25 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Giants (+140) @ Raiders (-166)
- Spread: Giants +3 (-105) @ Raiders -3 (-115)
- Over/Under: Over 38.5 (-110) / Under 38.5 (-110)
The Giants hope to have quarterback Daniel Jones (neck) back after their embarrassing overtime loss to the Jets on Sunday. But they’d better keep him away from Raiders EDGE Maxx Crosby.
Buffalo Bills @ Cincinnati Bengals
Sunday, Nov. 5, 8:20 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Bills (+105) @ Bengals (-125)
- Spread: Bills +2 (-105) @ Bengals -2 (-115)
- Over/Under: Over 47.5 (-110) / Under 47.5 (-110)
The Bengals are officially back after a huge road win over the 49ers brought their record above .500 for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Buffalo is within a game of Miami after holding off Tampa Bay on Thursday night.
This should be a great game, albeit an emotional one in the same setting where Damar Hamlin suffered his cardiac arrest last season.
Los Angeles Chargers @ New York Jets
Monday, Nov. 6, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Moneyline: Chargers (-135) @ Jets (+114)
- Spread: Chargers -2.5 (-110) @ Jets +2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Over 42.5 (-110) / Under 42.5 (-110)
The Jets stole victory from the jaws of defeat Sunday, keeping pace in the race for the AFC East title. Meanwhile, the Chargers rolled Chicago on SNF but are 1-2 away from SoFi Stadium this season.
It will be interesting to see how Justin Herbert fares against an elite defense, especially if there are weather conditions to contend with.
NFL Week 9 Betting Trends
Here are some Week 9 betting trends to consider from the 2022 season:
- Favorites finished the week 9-4 straight up.
- Home teams were 7-6 straight up but 7-4-2 against the spread.
- Home favorites were 2-2-1 ATS, while home underdogs went 5-2-1 (1 pick’em).
- Unders continued to crush, going 9-3-1.