NFL Week 2 Predictions: Best Bets, Odds & Upset Picks

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Hey guys, we are here to present the NFL Week 2 Odds and picks, choosing only the safest bets.

Thursday Night Football kicks off in Orchard Park, New York, as the Buffalo Bills open their new $2.2 billion Highmark Stadium against the Detroit Lions in a battle of teams that won their opening matches.

Sunday’s action features a few divisional clashes and high-stakes conference games, capped by Sunday Night Football in Kansas City and Monday Night Football at SoFi Stadium.

Below is our complete breakdown of top betting angles, value picks, key fixture previews, and the full schedule for NFL Week 2.

Week 2 Best Bets & Top Value Angles

  • Best Moneyline: Colts (-285) vs. Chiefs
  • Top Spread Pick: Browns vs. Buccaneers -7.5
  • Top Value Over/Under: Saints vs. Ravens Over 47.5 points

Key Fixture Breakdown & Predictions


Cleveland Browns vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Prediction & Odds

Kickoff: Sunday, September 20 | 1 PM ET / 7 CET | Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay, Florida

Match Preview

Buccaneers lost the opener to the Bengals on the road, 33-27. Yet they committed 4 turnovers and were still pretty close. Baker Mayfield didn’t throw a single touchdown pass, and we are sure he will give 100% to redeem himself in this game. Not only because of a poor performance in Cinci, but also because he faces a team that drafted and later abandoned him. Meanwhile, the Browns are terrible, and they didn’t look like a serious NFL team against the Jags. Now they meet the Buccaneers, who are always fired up at home and who have a sense of urgency following an opening loss. The situation is pretty clear here, Bucs to win. Even the oddsmakers see that, so they move the spread up by one point from 6.5 to 7.5.


Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs Prediction & Odds

Kickoff: Sunday, September 20 | 8:20 PM ET / 02:20 CET (Mon) | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO

Match Preview

Sunday Night Football heads to Arrowhead Stadium as the Chiefs host the Colts. Kansas City rolled to a 31–10 victory over Denver in Week 1, with Kenneth Walker III leading the way with 173 rushing yards. The Colts suffered a defensive collapse against Baltimore in their opener, surrendering 41 points. Kansas City looks much more versatile on offense than in the past, and Mahomes looks completely healthy, which puts the Colts in trouble.


New Orleans Saints vs. Baltimore Ravens Prediction & Odds

Kickoff: Sunday, September 20 | 1 PM ET / 7 CET | M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, Maryland

Match Preview

Both sides showed very potent offenses in the opening week. The Ravens stuffed 41 points against the Colts, while the Saints unleashed a vicious second half in Detroit, where they lost 31-30 in OT after a failed game-winning two-point conversion. Be sure that Shough, Olave, Etienne, and possibly Alvin Kamara won’t back down in Baltimore, and expect the Saints to accept a high-scoring gunfight against Lamar and Derrick Henry.

Upset of the Week

Packers vs. Jets

Kickoff: Sunday, September 20 | 1 ET / 7 CET | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Match Preview

Green Bay is in trouble following Week 1. They’ve allowed 29 points without responding in the finish, lost the opener, and did that against the second-string QB. Jordan Love needs more time to sync with the new receiving corps. Plus, Green Bay won’t have their top running back, Josh Jacobs, and top defensive star, Micah Parsons in this one. On the other hand, the Jets have the momentum following a win in Tennessee; they aren’t scouted well and have the home-field edge. All this sounds like a great foundation for one big upset.

Upset Bet: Jets Win

Complete NFL Week 2 Schedule & Picks

DateTime (ET / CET)FixturePick
Thu, Sep 178:15 PM ET / 02:15 CET (Fri)Detroit Lions at Buffalo BillsBuffalo Bills -4.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETCarolina Panthers at Atlanta FalconsAtlanta Falcons +1.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETCincinnati Bengals at Houston TexansHouston Texans
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETCleveland Browns at Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay Buccaneers -7.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETGreen Bay Packers at New York JetsNew York Jets +3.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETMinnesota Vikings at Chicago BearsChicago Bears -5.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETNew Orleans Saints at Baltimore RavensBaltimore Ravens -7.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETPhiladelphia Eagles at Tennessee TitansPhiladelphia Eagles -6.5
Sun, Sep 201 PM ET / 7 CETPittsburgh Steelers at New England PatriotsUnder 42.5 points
Sun, Sep 204:05 PM ET / 10:05 CETJacksonville Jaguars at Denver BroncosJacksonville Jaguars +2.5
Sun, Sep 204:05 PM ET / 10:05 CETLas Vegas Raiders at Los Angeles ChargersLas Vegas Raiders +6.5
Sun, Sep 204:25 PM ET / 10:25 CETMiami Dolphins at San Francisco 49ersSan Francisco 49ers -13.5
Sun, Sep 204:25 PM ET / 10:25 CETSeattle Seahawks at Arizona CardinalsArizona Cardinals +3.5
Sun, Sep 204:25 PM ET / 10:25 CETWashington Commanders at Dallas CowboysOver 50.5
Sun, Sep 208:20 PM ET / 02:20 CET (Mon)Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City ChiefsKansas City Chiefs -6.5
Mon, Sep 218:15 PM ET / 02:15 CET (Tue)New York Giants at Los Angeles RamsLos Angeles Rams -7.5
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