The NFL’s Week 1 schedule is set, featuring several key matchups. The season kicks off with the Cowboys facing the Eagles on Thursday, followed by a Friday game in Brazil between the Chiefs and Chargers. The main slate of thirteen games will take place on Sunday, concluding with the Vikings versus the Bears on Monday night.
Key betting lines for the opening week include the Eagles as 8.5-point favorites over the Cowboys, and the Steelers favored by 2.5 points against the Jets. In a notable Sunday Night Football contest, the Bills are 1.5-point favorites against the Ravens.
Sports analyst Eric Cohen, who had a successful 190-95 (69%) record on straight-up NFL picks during the 2024-25 season, has released his exact score predictions for every game.
For the Bills vs. Ravens matchup, Cohen predicts a narrow 26-23 victory for Buffalo. He views these two teams as the best in the NFL and anticipates a rematch in the AFC Championship Game. “If I had to do a home field advantage ranking, the passionate Bills crowd would easily be in the top-5, if not No. 1 overall,” Cohen stated, identifying the crowd as the key difference-maker. Based on his score prediction, he favors the Bills to win and cover the spread, with the total score going over.
Additionally, Cohen is forecasting one game in Week 1 to have a total score exceeding 60 points, making the Over a strong bet in that particular contest.
