NFL Picks Against the Spread (ATS) for Week 7

Kyler Murray and the undefeated Cardinals will have to score a lot of points to cover at home against the Texans
Three overtime games and a thrilling, prime-time finish to Week 6 gave NFL fans and bettors alike plenty of reasons to stay tuned into the action. Does that mean we should expect a letdown of sorts with the lightest slate (13 games with six teams on bye) of the regular season on tap for Week 7?
Related: Expert Picks for Every NFL Game in Week 7
Well, that depends on how you feel about large spreads, as three home teams playing the late-afternoon window on Sunday have been installed as 12-plus-point favorites. It also will be interesting to see how much action the road teams get this week with only a few likely to be the favorite prior to kick off.
Here's how Athlon's own Rob Doster (@AthlonDoster), Steven Lassan (@AthlonSteven), and Ben Weinrib (@benweinrib), see Week 7 playing out when it comes to picking against the spread.
NFL Week 7 Picks Against the Spread
Teams on bye: Buffalo, Dallas, Jacksonville, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota, Pittsburgh
Spread | Rob Doster | Steven Lassan | Ben Weinrib | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Denver at Cleveland (TNF) | CLE -2 | Broncos | Browns | Broncos |
Cincinnati at Baltimore | BAL -6.5 | Bengals | Bengals | Ravens |
Washington at Green Bay | GB -8.5 | Washington | Packers | Packers |
Atlanta at Miami | ATL -2.5 | Falcons | Falcons | Dolphins |
New York Jets at New England | NE -7 | Patriots | Patriots | Patriots |
Carolina at New York Giants | CAR -3 | Panthers | Panthers | Panthers |
Kansas City at Tennessee | KC -5.5 | Titans | Titans | Chiefs |
Philadelphia at Las Vegas | LV -3 | Raiders | Raiders | Raiders |
Detroit at Los Angeles Rams | LAR -15 | Lions | Lions | Lions |
Houston at Arizona | ARI -17.5 | Texans | Cardinals | Texans |
Chicago at Tampa Bay | TB -12.5 | Bears | Bears | Bears |
Indianapolis at San Francisco (SNF) | SF -4 | 49ers | Colts | 49ers |
New Orleans at Seattle (MNF) | NO -5 | Saints | Seahawks | Seahawks |
Week 7 | 9-5 | 8-6 | 5-9 | |
Season Total* | 45-33 | 43-35 | 34-44 |
*Season total does not include Week 1. Spreads are subject to change.